Innovation Crush

Award-winning filmmaker, Amy York Rubin and business strategist, Brandon Chretien join this look back at our 20+ shows of 2013, as we pull out some of the best Innovation Crush learnings of the year, and see how they apply in a more practical sense. Along the way we uncover the importance of interpersonal connection to the things that empower us to be at our own highest point of innovation. www.twitter.com/ayrubin www.littlehorribles.com www.linkedin.com/in/brandonvchretien

Two days after Marc Brogdon graduated from college, the Detroit native landed in Stockholm to begin working for brands around the world. Since then, the super creative marketer has gone on to create wide-eyed, 360-degree marketing strategies and programs for organizations ranging from Disney, to the NAACP, to Kraft and even million dollar technology corporations. On IC, Marc shares his perspectives on how marketers can take deep dives into their client's businesses, pay close attention to every consumer touchpoint, and embody the brand to develop the best creative strategies in the marketplace.

Hamet Watt epitomizes what it takes to be a great entrepreneur. A natural curiosity about people and things, a great understanding of business and its nuances, and a true understanding of his own strengths and weaknesses. He serves as Co-Founder and Chairman of Moviepass, a movie subscription service; as co-founder and chairman of B-Life, a brain fitness technology; and a venture partner at Upfront, LA's largest venture capital fund. On Innovation Crush, Hamet shares his insights what it takes to be an inventive, innovative, and successful entrepreneur in today's start-up world. www.twitter.com/hametwatt

When it comes to much of today's music, Nick Cooper is the wizard behind the curtain. In the literal sense, he is the vocal coach who goes beyond the technique to help artists discover who they are as individuals, and who they will be come in life. He's worked with chart topping artists, formula one racer, Lewis Hamilton, and is in cahoots with the Chinese government on a number of new cross-cultural entertainment industry and business initiatives. On Innovation Crush, the talented musician and life coach talks about how artists become brands, how brands can become iconic, and the painstakingly insightful steps it takes to make these transitions. www.thevocalbootcamp.com

Dan Pappalardo is the founder and CEO of Troika, a leading brand consultancy and creative agency. In an age dominated by multi-hyphenates, we find companies and individuals who feel the need to be good at all things marketing. As specialists, Dan and his company challenge that notion with the idea that companies need to be excellent in one area, vs good in EVERY area. On IC, he discusses how he pushes his team to raise the bar in excellence, why he decided to found an agency, and what's next as the company relocates to it's new 25000 square foot space. And once again, guest host, Cooper Bates joins the Innovation Crush crew. Watch this amazing video by the Troika team on marketing ideas: http://vimeo.com/69523094 www.troika.tv www.twitter.com/troikaLA

In today's world, most of the conversation around innovation centers on a blip culture where a company can go from zero to a billion dollars seemingly overnight. On Innovation Crush - much to the contrary of blip culture - AT&T's Urvi Bhandari explains how the 140 year old company is paving the way for people all over the world to live work and play more efficiently. Responsible for implementing AT&T's ultra-creative experiential capabilities, Urvi develops never-seen-before consumer experiences across multiple outlets from stadiums, to hotels, entertainment platforms, and more. On the show, she schools our hosts on what it takes to truly be at the cutting edge of innovation culture.

Kelly Vaught is the Chief Marketing Officer of Becore, a highly creative, talented and multi pronged experiential marketing agency. What began in a friend's garage has grown in to a Cannes-Lions award winning marketing team of over 30 individuals, with clients ranging from Redbull to xBox to Sonos, Target and even their own in-house craft brewery. On IC, Kelly shares how to "Be Core" in youth marketing through authentic and highly creative consumer engagements, setting parameters and limits for business clients, and assembling a team of wildly creative marketers inclusive of guitarists, artists, and even former Disney characters. features guest host Diana Williams. www.becore.com www.twitter.com/becoreLA

For years, people all over the world have had their eyes and ears on the streets of Detroit, MI, USA. In the midst of all the overly promoted destruction porn, lay several gems of innovation and an overwhelming sense of excitement toward the endless possibilities that come from starting over. 2 years ago The Collaborative Group launched the first ever "Challenge Detroit," a year long initiative designed to bring 30+ innovative professionals to the city to work for local companies large and small, commit to ongoing social justice projects, document their experiences, and become ambassadors for the city. On Innovation Crush, program creators Dierdre Greengroves, and Doyle Mosher share their journey in creating and maintaining a solution to one of the world's biggest challenges... Revitalizing Detroit. Feat. special guest host, Cooper Bates. www.twitter.com/ChallengeDet http://www.challengedetroit.org/

Like the more traditional definition of the word, "Evangelist," Adam Chapnick travels the world, spreading the gospel on the power of crowd funding. At any given time, Chapnick's and the Indiegogo congregation consists of anywhere from 7000 to 9000 new businesses and projects on the site; all campaigning for capital from their families, friends, followers, and strangers. On IC, the Indiegogo fireball dispels myths, brings forth truth, and divulges the past, present, and future of one of the world's hottest funding trends. Featuring special guest co-host, and TEDx originator, Cooper Bates. www.indiegogo.com www.twitter.com/adamchapnick

Challenged with the innovation of print advertising for Bliss Cosmetics, MC Squared was recently featured on Season 2 of the AMC reality competition series, THE PITCH. On Innovation Crush, the personality driven, boutique agency walks us through their experience on the show, how the industry has changed over the past 20 years, and shares what it takes for a small agencies to compete in today's marketplace. Feat guest host, and career marketer, Allison Johnston www.e-mc2.com www.twitter.com/MC2_Agency

As a recent winner on AMC's THE PITCH, John Meyer and Elcid Choi of Innerspin drop by Innovation Crush to share their vision for the future, their day-to-day personal inspirations, and what it takes to build a successful "small-but-mighty" advertising operation. Feat guest host, and TEDx curator, Cooper Bates. www.innerspin.com

Simply put, a marketer's job is to translate a brand into exciting, informative, and empowering consumer engagements. In that regard, Dan Goods is the ultimate translator. At NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, he serves as the company's "Visual Strategist," translating high IQ scientific concepts into public art exhibitions. He and his work in and of itself, truly define "out of the box" thinking. On IC, Dan shares some of his work (including swimming like an otter), things he's learned, and how a true artist ends up at NASA. Featuring special guest host, Diana Williams.

Pearl Media has been a highly sought after pioneer in bringing outdoor advertising into the 21st century. From static billboards to 51,000 sq ft 3D canvasses, the company is an expert in creating stunning, never-before-seen public spectacles that amaze and engage. On IC, Pearl's Anthony Petrillo gives a few pearls of wisdom (get it?), on what it takes to truly engage would-be viewers before, during, and after some of the world's most immersive visual experiences. www.pearlmedia.us www.pearlmediaus.com/case/50th-swimsuit-issue/ https://twitter.com/PearlMedia_US

Jeff Gomez, was recently coined (by us, that is) the "Godfather of Transmedia." As founder and CEO of Starlight Runner, Jeff has been a pioneer in cross platform storytelling for the world's top brands and entertainment properties. A self-proclaimed bona fide nerd in his youth, Jeff breaks down the timeless principles of transmedia that have existed since the cave man era, and what it takes to truly make a successful transmedia play in today's ADD driven marketplace. Twitter: "Jeff_Gomez", www.starlightrunner.com, www.transmediacoalition.com. Plus Special Guest Co-Host, Allison Johnston

Nicole Yershon is Director of the Ogilvy Innovation Lab in the UK. As an intrepreneur, Nicole refers to herself as an "irresistible force against immovable objects." As such, she is constantly playing in the sand box to uncover new solutions to problems brands face on a day-to-day basis. On IC, she shares her personal perspective and professional experience on what it takes to truly be a change leader within an organization - no matter how large and small. Twitter "nicoleyershon" and http://www.ogilvylabs.co.uk/