On this episode we’re joined by Steve Rowbotham, CEO & Founder of Navigator, to unpack fragmentation, arguably one of the biggest challenges in modern marketing. Steve explains how aggregating travel audience data can unlock true scale for commerce media, why audience and creative need to work hand in hand, and what the rise of agentic media buying really means in practice. It’s a clear, practical look at how marketers can cut through complexity and drive better results.

Fergus McCallum, Chief Executive Officer at TBWA\MCR, joins us to talk about the comeback of humor in advertising. We dive into why brands moved away from funny campaigns, how humor can tackle sensitive topics, and what it takes to make a joke land without backfiring. Fergus shares examples from his work and insights on how humor is connecting with audiences again—especially as platforms and Gen Z shape the future of advertising.

On this episode of AW360, we’re joined by Tom Evans, Founder & Creative Lead at BigSmall, to talk about why the most powerful creative work doesn’t start with campaigns—it starts with clarity. Tom shares how defining a single, unarguable idea at the center of a business can align teams, unlock better creativity, and drive real growth. It’s a fresh, practical perspective on cutting through complexity and building brands from the inside out.