Arrest All Mimics: The Original Thinking And Creative Innovation Podcast

There's a lot of fear out there. Pitching. Testing. Neurotesting. Data power. Nobody wants to fail and so nobody succeeds in the way those big, juicy, swaggering advertising campaigns can when the right balance of idea, risk, and attention to detail is struck.Erin Riley is moving up from U.S. CEO of TBWA/Chiat/Day, one of the world's biggest advertising agencies, to Global CEO of TBWA and we sit down right after the news to discuss why she wants to fight for creativity, to break through the algorithmic flattening of culture, and cultivate working environments that encourage risk and bold ideas.Erin worked client side under advertising legend Sir John Hegarty (Episode 75 for John), before taking a series of promotions. We get into her background, why her parents' encouragement to find her voice and build her identity was crucial, and what a CEO must do in a company with over 11,000 employees, trading on creativity.https://www.TBWA.com/https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition b

The full length version of this episode is also out now! There's a lot of fear out there. Pitching. Testing. Neurotesting. Data power. Nobody wants to fail and so nobody succeeds in the way those big, juicy, swaggering advertising campaigns can when the right balance of idea, risk, and attention to detail is struck.Erin Riley is moving up from U.S. CEO of TBWA/Chiat/Day, one of the world's biggest advertising agencies, to Global CEO of TBWA and we sit down right after the news to discuss why she wants to fight for creativity, to break through the algorithmic flattening of culture, and cultivate working environments that encourage risk and bold ideas.Erin worked client side under advertising legend Sir John Hegarty (Episode 75 for John), before taking a series of promotions. We get into her background, why her parents' encouragement to find her voice and build her identity was crucial, and what a CEO must do in a company with over 11,000 employees, trading on creativity.https://www.TBWA.com/http

The brand new tool for better consciously understanding and commanding your creativity is here. 'The Anatomy of Creativity' is a universe of components that inform, modify, and impact our creativity on any given day. By working through, and gaining a sense of how the components affect you, and influence one another, you can identify blind spots, opportunities for growth, and strengths to lead with.This is an explainer, and the map is available in print, or as a digital file for the price of a pint at https://bentallonwriter.com/shop.Supported as ever by https://illustrationx.comTake a moment to help out the Ukrainian Institute by supporting their creative community during this time of war. https://ui.org.ua

What we learned about creativity from multidisciplinary artist Sara Prinsloo!You can listen to the highlights and the full-length episode now.Sara Prinsloo tells stories across many different mediums. She's an artist who draws upon her working-class roots and personality and is not afraid to use her flaws to blistering creative effect.From 'trashy Barbie' installations to sculpture and drawing, we discuss the links between her personality and this spectrum of work, and why pride in who you are and your people is a golden source of inspiration.Sara also balances full-time work in teaching, as a technician, and conducts workshops to help young people by helping them connect to their creativity.https://www.saraprinsloo.co.uk/https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition bookSponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.

Sara Prinsloo tells stories across many different mediums. She's an artist who draws upon her working-class roots and personality and is not afraid to use her flaws to blistering creative effect.From 'trashy Barbie' installations to sculpture and drawing, we discuss the links between her personality and this spectrum of work, and why pride in who you are and your people is a golden source of inspiration.Sara also balances full-time work in teaching, as a technician, and conducts workshops to help young people by helping them connect to their creativity.https://www.saraprinsloo.co.uk/https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition bookSponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uaHosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/https://www.youtube.com/@_TheCreativeCondition

The full-length version of episode 241 is also available now.Sara Prinsloo tells stories across many different mediums. She's an artist who draws upon her working-class roots and personality and is not afraid to use her flaws to blistering creative effect.From 'trashy Barbie' installations to sculpture and drawing, we discuss the links between her personality and this spectrum of work, and why pride in who you are and your people is a golden source of inspiration.Sara also balances full-time work in teaching, as a technician, and conducts workshops to help young people by helping them connect to their creativity.https://www.saraprinsloo.co.uk/https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition bookSponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uaHosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-t

In the last episode, 'The Power of Naughty', I explored the benefits of chaos energy well channeled. But what do we do with the little f**kers? In this episode, I read the 'Dirty Energy' chapter of The Creative Condition book, in which several teachers, community workers, and professionals share thoughts on how we provide better tools for embattled young people to express themselves, and tap into a unique form of creativity.https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition bookSponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uaHosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a725/https://www.youtube.com/@_TheCreativeCondition

Following on from the brilliant historian Professor Carl Chinn, I wanted to paint a layered picture of what it means to be working class, and the challenges we face in the arts in 2024. It is not a new phenomenon, but it is a problem that has been exacerbated over the 14 years from 2010-2024 under a Conservative government that preferred to heighten police powers and cut away arts and youth funding during a mental health crisis.As we move toward a glimmer of hope with a new Labour government, I read the 'Power of Naughty' chapter from The Creative Condition book, which better illustrates the nature of this beast than I could in a rambled monologue.  Part 2, 'Dirty Energy' is coming next.https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition bookSponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uaHosted by Ben Tallon http

You can also enjoy the full-length and highlights episode now.Here's what we learned from Professor Carl Chinn discussing the working class and the arts in the 21st century.History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder gangs, and the urban working class and he earned the honour of MBE while still facing prejudice and skepticism because of his roots.We discuss the sharpened imposter syndrome felt by many working-class people, the ongoing battle for an egalitarian, democratic society that values the energy brought by the working class, and the role of community spaces in healing the terminal despondency ta

You can also enjoy the full-length episode now.History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder gangs, and the urban working class and he earned the honour of MBE while still facing prejudice and skepticism because of his roots.We discuss the sharpened imposter syndrome felt by many working-class people, the ongoing battle for an egalitarian, democratic society that values the energy brought by the working class, and the role of community spaces in healing the terminal despondency tangible among working people.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends repo

You can also enjoy the shorter highlights episode now.History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder gangs, and the urban working class and he earned the honour of MBE while still facing prejudice and skepticism because of his roots.We discuss the sharpened imposter syndrome felt by many working-class people, the ongoing battle for an egalitarian, democratic society that values the energy of the working class, and the role of community spaces in healing the terminal despondency tangible among working people.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends repor

Here are the takeaway creativity tips from London branding agency Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live in conversation at D&AD New Blood Festival. Both the highlights and the full episode with Max are available now!Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we designers, illustrators, artists, and others leading with creativity can make a huge difference.This chat between Ben Tallon and Max took place live at D&AD New Blood Festival.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uahttps://raggededge.com/https://rb.gy/qszexqhtt

You can also hear the full-length episode 238 now!Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we designers, illustrators, artists, and others leading with creativity can make a huge difference.This chat between Ben Tallon and Max took place live at D&AD New Blood Festival.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uahttps://raggededge.com/https://rb.gy/qszexqhttps://www.dandad.org/Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.comhttps://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition bookhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-tallon-a822a

The highlights of episode 238 are also available for those with less time!Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we designers, illustrators, artists, and others leading with creativity can make a huge difference.This chat between Ben Tallon and Max took place live at D&AD New Blood Festival.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uahttps://raggededge.com/https://rb.gy/qszexqhttps://www.dandad.org/Hosted by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.comhttps://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition bookhttps://www.linkedin

Here are this week's takeaway learnings about creativity from chemical engineer and author of Power Up! Yasmin Ali.The full-length edit and highlights edition of this show are also out now!From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in Sustainable Energy is a mind-blowing overview of how it all works.She joins us to discuss creativity's role, particularly innovation and ideas in energy advances. Yasmin shares many superb stories from her work and insights into the industry. She helps us identify ways to contribute to the massive transitions we need to make to avoid the looming threat of the climate crisis.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarter

The full-length edit of this show is also out now!From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in Sustainable Energy is a mind-blowing overview of how it all works.She joins us to discuss creativity's role, particularly innovation and ideas in energy advances. Yasmin shares many superb stories from her work and insights into the industry. She helps us identify ways to contribute to the massive transitions we need to make to avoid the looming threat of the climate crisis.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uaY

From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in Sustainable Energy is a mind-blowing overview of how it all works.She joins us to discuss creativity's role, particularly innovation and ideas in energy advances. Yasmin shares many superb stories from her work and insights into the industry. She helps us identify ways to contribute to the massive transitions we need to make to avoid the looming threat of the climate crisis.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uaYasmin in Instagram: https://instagram.com/engineer

Here are five things we learned about creativity from Stephen Bliss.Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics.We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-70-stephen-bliss-on-his-iconic-grand-theft-auto/id1038442077?i=1000385250009)Since then, Stephen has been busy bringing his new world 'Fear City' to life, first through NFT releases, and now via 'Thumper', a comic led by a rather macabre rabbit creation.We get into sense of self, conscious expression, comparison, and world-building among many other topics.'Thumper' is out now on Scout Comics: https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/fear-city-thumperhttps://www.stephenbliss.com/Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have

Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics.We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-70-stephen-bliss-on-his-iconic-grand-theft-auto/id1038442077?i=1000385250009)Since then, Stephen has been busy bringing his new world 'Fear City' to life, first through NFT releases, and now via 'Thumper', a comic led by a rather macabre rabbit creation. We get into sense of self, conscious expression, comparison, and world-building among many other topics.'Thumper' is out now on Scout Comics: https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/fear-city-thumperhttps://www.stephenbliss.com/Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www

The full-length episode is out now!Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics.We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-70-stephen-bliss-on-his-iconic-grand-theft-auto/id1038442077?i=1000385250009)Since then, Stephen has been busy bringing his new world 'Fear City' to life, first through NFT releases, and now via 'Thumper', a comic led by a rather macabre rabbit creation.We get into sense of self, conscious expression, comparison, and world-building among many other topics.'Thumper' is out now on Scout Comics: https://www.scoutcomics.com/collections/fear-city-thumperhttps://www.stephenbliss.com/Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustrati