In this blockbuster episode of ML Stories, we sit down with Adam Akisanya, ex–North Face Global Creative Operations Manager, to talk about what it really takes to build creative teams and brands that last. From keeping burnt-out creatives inspired, to helping brands move beyond selling products and into building communities, Adam shares a real look at what makes marketing work in 2025.
In this episode of ML Stories, we sit down with Rich Sica, an advertising business affairs professional and music strategist whose career spans some of the biggest names in tech and entertainment, including TikTok and Meta. Rich has worked with global brands to shape campaigns that bridge advertising, music, and technology — from managing rights and talent contracts to leading creative partnerships that bring storytelling and sound together. We talk about how TikTok has become a testing ground for bold ideas, what are the most overhyped metrics, and how AI should be a co-pilot for creativity.
When you speak with Miles Chevalier, you quickly realize his perspective on marketing and technology is shaped as much by human experience as it is by systems.
From a career in performing arts to Digital Data Architect, Robert Barbaro’s career path has been anything but ordinary. Today, at David Lloyd Clubs, he’s shaping how data and AI are used to drive growth, optimise customer journeys, and rethink how organisations prepare for the future.
They’re not just cleaning up the chaos — they’re uncovering where the growth really is.In a world of content overload, structured data is the difference between guesswork and smart reinvestment. Know what’s working. Do more of it. That’s the game now.
With a career spanning McKinsey, Motorola, Google, and Walgreens, Mansoor has seen marketing and strategy evolve from both the consulting and corporate side.
As Global Director of Brand Marketing for Accor’s premium brands, Marko Djukic lives and breathes brand activation—not as a campaign function, but as a way to create emotional experiences people remember.
Paul Nicholson has spent decades building and running creative operations at scale, including 24 years at Showtime leading Production and Operations.
Michele Fry, former Head of Creative at Ocado, has spent her career at the intersection of creativity, efficiency, and brand building. In this interview, she shares why perfection is no longer the goal in marketing, how authenticity and speed are redefining the industry, and where she sees AI unlocking new possibilities for creative teams.
With more than 15 years of experience at companies such as Netflix, Disney, and HBO, Gil Gonzalez is a Product Manager and Creative Assets Specialist who has led initiatives to optimize digital asset management (DAM) systems and media workflows.
Joanna Coleman is a Marketing Operations Project Manager, formerly with UnitedHealthcare, where she led marketing operations and project workflows across a high-volume marketing communications team.
They’re not just cleaning up the chaos — they’re uncovering where the growth really is.In a world of content overload, structured data is the difference between guesswork and smart reinvestment. Know what’s working. Do more of it. That’s the game now.
They’re not just cleaning up the chaos — they’re uncovering where the growth really is.In a world of content overload, structured data is the difference between guesswork and smart reinvestment. Know what’s working. Do more of it. That’s the game now.
They’re not just cleaning up the chaos — they’re uncovering where the growth really is.In a world of content overload, structured data is the difference between guesswork and smart reinvestment. Know what’s working. Do more of it. That’s the game now.
