IPA Podcasts

The nation's 'Explainer in Chief' BBC journalist Ros Atkins talks about what the advertising industry can learn about communicating in a clear and consumable way.

Looking at how adverts can help break taboos and normalise the conversations surrounding perceived shameful or embarrassing topics.

Oli Richards, CMO at The Beyond Collective is joined by Founder of Booster Consulting, Nick Elliott to discuss pitching.

IPA President Josh Krichefski joins Paul Bainsfair to discuss the inspiration behind his People First agenda.

One of the most awarded creatives in the world, Mark Denton joins Paul Bainsfair to talk about his decision to become an intern in his 60s.

IPA Director General Paul Bainsfair talks to Caroline Marshall, William Eccelshare and Amelia Torode about Jeremy's lasting legacy.

Listen to the full back catalogue of IPA AdTalk episodes.

Mark Read, CEO of WPP is interviewed by Claire Beale, Co-founder of Creative Salon on the challenges at the world’s biggest marketing services group.

Les Binet and Peter Field talk to Alison Hoad, CSO at Publicis Poke about their seminal publication, ten years on.

An expert panel discussion about the predicted growth in retail media advertising spend.

This session brings together key thinkers who share how everyone can use econometrics and how with it, marketing’s voice is heard loud and clear.

IPA President Josh Krichefksi hosts a debate on AI – is it a brand builder or a brand destroyer?

How to turn setbacks into comebacks in the world of new business, learning from the experience and using it as a building block for future success.

Nagmeh Taheri talks to Fergus Waddell about his move from account management into new business and the Pitch Positive Pledge.

IPA New Business Group co-Chair Pedro Martins is joined by Richard Huntington for a discussion about his route into advertising.

Laura Vipond and Julian Douglas talk about all things new business, including last year’s launch of the Pitch Positive Pledge.

Oli Richards and Jane Austin discuss her career, why the industry should rethink how they view PR and agencies should be devoting time to it.

Listen to the full back catalogue of IPA New Business Diaries episodes.

An in-depth discussion about a new report into how in-housing has evolved and where the opportunities lie for agencies.

How should agency leaders navigate the risks and opportunities of ESG? What steps do agencies need to take in the short, medium and long term?

Agencies that use AI effectively will have a competitive edge over those that don’t. But what actually is AI? What can and can’t it do?

A special IPA On episode for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October on the need for body positivity in advertising.

Head of People Strategy Lara Poole and CMO Jess Gibb at St Luke’s, join the podcast to discuss how to attract new talent into our industry.

An in-depth look at the representation of over 50s in advertising, from the perspective of employees within agencies.

Matthew and Matt explore the complex issue of tokenism in advertising and how we can create inclusive and impactful change on and off-screen.

Wavemaker’s Lisa Thompson and dentsu X’s Lee Mabey join the IPA On podcast to discuss social mobility and classism in advertising.

Charlotte Lockhart, CEO and Founder of the 4 Day Week Campaign promotes the benefits of a productivity-focused and reduced-hour workplace.

Heather Jackson is Co-founder at GenM, an organisation that empowers brands to take menopause seriously and to normalise the conversation.