In this podcast, the hosts Tinashe and Tonje interview Anna Pickard, a marketer with nine years of experience in social media. Anna discusses her background working in startups and corporate settings, including her time at Dell Technologies where she focused on social media strategy. She also talks about her transition to product marketing and her current role as the lead social media manager for her company. Additionally, Anna shares her experience as a TikTok creator, growing her following to almost 200,000 followers and securing numerous brand deals. She attributes her success on TikTok to the organic growth of her account and the unique content she provides for moms.

Katie Stoller joins the Done Deal Show with Tinashe and Tonje as she shares her journey in the creator economy starting in 2009, working in PR, finding influential people to promote brands, and her experience at various PR agencies and a growth marketing agency. Katie discusses the challenges and differences in perspective between brand representatives and talent managers, emphasizing the need for open communication and understanding between both sides.

Tinashe Chaponda and Tonje Bakang interview Travis Montaque, the co-founder and CEO of Group Black and Crater, on The Done Deal Show podcast. Travis explains the reasons behind starting Group Black, which stemmed from the insight that only 0.5% of advertising dollars were going to black-owned media companies. He wanted to change this by building a vehicle for investment in black-owned media, resulting in closing half a billion dollars in deals with agencies and brands. Travis then discusses Crater, which aims to address the exploitation of creators by right-sizing the value exchange for their work. He emphasizes the importance of creating businesses with a specific purpose and seeing progress in their impact.

In this episode of the Done Deal Show, hosts Tinashe Chaponda and Tonje Bakang discuss the current state of the agency and tech worlds, including the impact of TikTok and AI. They also dive into the topic of taking the lead in talent management, offering advice for entry-level talent managers and those looking to transition from the brand side to influencer marketing. The hosts encourage listeners to step up their game and take advantage of opportunities during times of crisis.

In this episode of the Done Deal Show, co-hosts Tinashe and Tonje discuss how talent managers can increase their roster's revenue through strategic networking. They begin by acknowledging the challenges faced by emerging talent managers who don't have an extensive network. The hosts explore how talent managers can leverage strategic networking to get in touch with brands and increase their revenue. They also discuss the importance of diversifying your client portfolio and building relationships with other industry professionals. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights for talent managers looking to grow their business.

Join us on The Done Deal Show as hosts Tonje Bakang and Tinashe Chaponda chat with Snap's head of talent development, Brooke Berry. Brooke spills the tea on her rise from film student to talent management at CAA and now Snap. She dishes out savvy tips on boosting audiences and building a business on Snap, along with the inside scoop on top-tier creative strategies. Tune in for a lively, informative chat on content, creators and talent management.

Tinashe Chaponda and Tonje Bakang welcome Mary Grace Scully, Director of Growth Marketing at the online shopping startup Locker onto the show to discuss UGC marketing. Mary Grace covers the past and present state of UGC, as well as how it can be leveraged by talent managers for partnerships with brands. They also explore its effect on creative technology.

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