The PharmaBrands Podcast

We all know that big milestones are an opportunity to reflect and that’s just what Dave does on this episode. In conversation with our host Neil Follett, Dave reflects on the motivation for Maven when it was just an idea and shares the moment he took the leap to start out his own business. He reflects on staffing and scaling up and talks about the clients and changes that have powered Maven’s success over the last decade. Dave's thoughtful answers make for an episode we know you’ll enjoy.
The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Chess Originals.
For more information on our next Age of AI event please visit: www.pharmabrands.ca

Orbiting around the major galaxies of pharma, insurance and health delivery organizations is an entire universe of entrepreneurs and disruptors looking to make a meaningful impact. As the CEO of Matter, a global healthcare startup incubator, community nexus and corporate innovation accelerator, Steven Collens has an incredibly unique perspective on the connections, insights and business that drive change. For more than a decade Steven and his team have been at the forefront of digital health, business transformation and new ideas in healthcare. In this episode Steven shares that perspective and reflects on the changes he’s seen over the last 10 years and the challenges that leaders and entrepreneurs are overcoming today.
The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Chess Originals.
For more information on our next Age of AI event please visit: www.pharmabrands.ca

Tony Miller has had one heck of a career. After an early run of hopping between agency roles he landed in the creative department and has never looked back. In this episode Tony shares his enthusiasm for the craft while reflecting on what makes a client a great partner, the genesis of breakthrough ideas (hint: it is all about teamwork!) and the power of creativity within constraints. Tony speaks with equal parts passion and pragmatism and this episode is a great listen for anyone involved in the creative process!
The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Chess Originals.
For more information on our next Age of AI event please visit: www.pharmabrands.ca

Being in leadership positions since the mid 90s Dave Drodge has seen his share of digital transformation. From early web implementations, to social and mobile adoption to today’s AI rollouts, Dave has been at the forefront of what’s next. In today’s episode Dave shares some of the insights he’s gained from the past and some of his thoughts on where we are going in the future. Through it all he also reflects on what can be done today to drive meaningful and sustained organizational change.
The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Chess Originals.
For more information on our next Age of AI event please visit: www.pharmabrands.ca

Even a passing glance at the industry news will reveal that agencies are under siege. Downward pressure on rates, a rush to “in house” work and the threat of AI as the next AOR has both independents and networks alike trying to figure out what comes next. In this episode Neil talks to Michael Farmer, author of Madison Avenue Manslaughter and Madison Avenue Makeover, on the math, metrics and machinations of the agency world.
The PharmaBrands podcast is hosted by Neil Follett and Produced by Chess Originals.