Their story started way back in 1983 when two young guys, short on cash but big on dreams, decided to start an advertising business. Reg Lascaris and John Hunt take a nostalgic trip back in time, as they discuss some of the campaigns that put their company on the global map.
Sep 02, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 19
If someone told you that you could create a better tomorrow by understanding the future, you’d probably agree. But how do we do that? This week, Reg Lascaris speaks to futurist Anton Musgrave.
Aug 12, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 18
He came to South Africa in 1991, from what was then known as Yugoslavia, and he has since turned the news industry on its head. Reg speaks to Branko Brkic, editor-in-chief and founder of The Daily Maverick.
Jul 29, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Ahead of the release of Reg's full interview with Daily Maverick's Branko Brkic, we're sharing his thoughts on the recent unrest and looting in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng, in this special mini bonus episode.
Jul 21, 2021•4 min•Season 2Ep. 16
In its simplest form, it's really just fermented grape juice. But what makes this drink complex and extremely enjoyable, is the artist who creates it. Reg Lascaris chats to one of South Africa’s legendary wine makers - Marc Kent.
Jul 15, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 15
If someone told you that you could get your perfect body, gain strength and muscle... and all it would take was 20 minutes a week, would you believe them? Well, Boris and Sandra Leyck say they can do exactly this. Join Reg this week as he goes behind the scenes of one of South Africa's fitness franchise success stories.
Jul 01, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 14
How does an Irish accountant become the CEO of South Africa’s largest chain of book stores? Reg chats to Grattan Kirk about the state of reading in the country, how book sales have been impacted by Covid-19, and the future of books in a digital world.
Jun 17, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Inspired by the fiercely customer centric practices of Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Brett van Aswegen believes that the purpose of a company cannot be to make profits for shareholders... but that profit should be an outcome. Reg Lascaris delves into the brain of the South African CEO of Wonga.
Oct 08, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 12
They have done brand work for countries, banks, cars, drinks and almost every category that exists. Reg Lascaris speaks to Nathan Reddy and Adam Byars from Grid Worldwide about creativity, agility, brand fragility and the future of advertising.
Oct 01, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 11
When your industry - the biggest in the world - is facing an existential crisis, who can you bank on to help steady the ship, and ensure that a once growing sector returns to its former place in the South African sun? Reg chats to Sisa Ntshona, the CEO of South African Tourism.
Sep 17, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
This week, Reg Lascaris turns the mic on someone who usually asks the questions. Jeremy Maggs is a legendary journalist who has become well known across multiple platforms over the years, and he shares stories and experiences from his life in the media.
Sep 10, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What do you do when facing imminent retrenchment... do you turn to drink? That's exactly what Simone Musgrave did by using her innovative skills to create her own drinks company. Find out how she forged her own path in this male-dominated arena, and how following your passion can lead to your true purpose.
Sep 03, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
How do you rebuild a country whose government was corrupt, whose economy collapsed, whose unemployment rate was more than 25%... a country whose young people were leaving in droves, looking for new opportunities? No, we're not talking about South Africa - but it took a South African to get the job done. This story is the subject of a documentary movie called Freedom Besieged by Canadian director, Panayotis Yannitsos. Apart from Peter Economides, the film features Noam Chomsky, Peter Diamandis (S...
Aug 27, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Is culture more important than strategy? To create a successful business, knowing your purpose is key. It's about putting people before profit, and service before reward. Find out why chasing the money doesn't work, and many other lessons from Ian Fuhr.
Aug 20, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
There's a club that unites people from all over the world. And it's the oldest club of its kind that exists. So how does a brand that is synonymous with dining out, wine, and travel survive the current pandemic? Reg Lascaris chats to Esh Naidoo about the oldest charge card in the world.
Aug 13, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
How does someone who has worked as an advertising strategist all over the world, and run a company in China, turn to rubbish? Gavin Heron took a leap of faith (in his business idea and partners) and recycled himself as an eco-warrior. Gavin tells Reg about the skills he learned from working in advertising for many years, and the new wisdom he has gained after starting a new company with his wife.
Aug 06, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
How valuable is an idea? Probably not at all, unless it's properly executed. Someone who did just that is Greig Jansen. He shares his story of coming up with an idea for a healthier soft drink, and how he grew it into a successful business.
Jul 30, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Is the traditional media industry collapsing... or is it just changing radically? How has the global pandemic affected an already struggling sector? In a world of influencers and social media boycotts, where should one even spend their marketing budget? Reg speaks to the CEO of OMD Africa, Josh Dovey, to get his take on where things are going.
Jul 23, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Nick Davies started out in the furniture business, and now he makes sparkling wines. He talks about his journey with Reg Lascaris on this episode of Marketshare, and shares some tips on how to make your small business succeed in an unpredictable world. Plus a few interesting stories from the wonderful world of MCC.
Jul 16, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Who are the people behind the brands? What are the marketing and business trends both locally and globally? Hosted by advertising icon Reg Lascaris, Marketshare is a broad-based podcast talking to thought leaders and decision makers who have influenced the way brands are built and positioned in the market. Coming soon on CliffCentral.com...
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