CAFE W.O.W. - Unearthing uniqueness in business, music, writing & more

Cafe W.O.W (Words of wisdom) is a place where host and barista John Dodds unearths the uniqueness of his guests and the crafts they practice. From marketing to music, podcasting to poetry and all stations in between, guests share some of the innermost secrets of their profession as well as a few of their own. Grab a seat and order up your favorite drink of choice. You can stay as long as you like at Cafe W.O.W. The longer, the better.

CAFE W.O.W. - Unearthing uniqueness in business, music, writing & more is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 8 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts CAFE W.O.W. - Unearthing uniqueness in business, music, writing & more, a arts show with 8 episodes published.

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  Episode #8

  #8 Unearthing the Digital Whisperer : Rob Davis on the future of AI in communications

  Aug 26, 20261h 24m

  Robert Davis is the Technology Whisperer. On Café W.O.W. podcast with John Dodds, he talks about the real future of AI. Rob is the Chief Digital Innovation Officer at MSL. He leads the charge on AI-powered communications, helping brands navigate and win in a confusing, increasingly AI-driven world. From creating MTV's groundbreaking interactive game WebRIOT to strategizing IBM's Cannes-winning "A Boy and His Atom" at Ogilvy, Robert Davis has consistently turned emerging technology into cultural moments. Rob shares his life and his life's work from : His early life gigging in Asbury Park. His groundbreaking work at MTV and the global ad agency Ogilvy. His unique perspective on AI: how we influence it, and how it influences us. Rob is an avid train enthusiast, musician, and family man. Through his compelling "Grow a Life" poem, a unique feature of Café W.O.W., Rob describes in raw detail his early childhood and how it shaped his curiosity and desire to keep innovating and exploring. If you've enjoyed my conversation in Café W.O.W. with Rob Davis, please click the SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW buttons. Your support secures a prime seat for future episodes and keeps the Café W.O.W. conversations flowing. Do you have ideas for the show? I would love to hear them. Drop me a line at johndodds@cafewowpodcast.com.

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  Episode #7

  #7 Unearthing the Hitmaker: Rick Blaskey on Discovering Whitney Houston, Creating Global Anthems, and the Power of Music

  Apr 9, 20262h 27mS1

  Ever wondered what it's really like to spot a teenage Whitney Houston singing in a tiny New York supper club and help turn her into a global superstar? Or how one song can bring an entire country together — even if it took a whole lot of near-misses and pure luck to get there?   Join me,John Dodds, chatting with  Rick Blaskey — the music insider behind some of the biggest crossover moments of the past few decades.    Rick shares how he launched artists like Russell Watson and violin sensation David Garrett, worked with legends like Barry Manilow and Andrea Bocelli, and created ma...

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  Episode #7

  #7 Unearthing the Hitmaker: Rick Blaskey on Discovering Whitney Houston, Creating Global Anthems, and the Power of Music

  Apr 9, 20262h 27mS1

  Ever wondered what it's really like to spot a teenage Whitney Houston singing in a tiny New York supper club and help turn her into a global superstar? Or how one song can bring an entire country together — even if it took a whole lot of near-misses and pure luck to get there? Join me,John Dodds, chatting with Rick Blaskey — the music insider behind some of the biggest crossover moments of the past few decades. Rick shares how he launched artists like Russell Watson and violin sensation David Garrett, worked with legends like Barry Manilow and Andrea Bocelli, and created massive anthems that defined events and generations. He opens up about the old music business versus an algorithm-driven world, why great melodies and hooks still matter, and his deep passion for using music to heal and bring communities together. Plus, he opens up about his lifelong passion for Sheffield Wednesday and why fighting for your local club (and community) still matters. He is funny, honest, and full of real behind-the-scenes tales. If you love music stories, underdog journeys, or just a good yarn about how hits (and careers) actually get made I guarantee you will love this episode. If you've enjoyed my conversation in Café W.O.W. with Rick Blaskey, please click the SUPPORT and FOLLOW buttons on your favorite podcast platform. Your support secures a prime seat for future episodes and keeps Café W.O.W. thriving. Do you have ideas for the show? I would love to hear them. Drop me a line at johndodds@cafewowpodcast.com . Original theme music created by world champion turntablist Jon Furst, who is found at http://www.Jon1st.Co.uk Thank you for joining us, and let's keep the conversation brewing! Cafe W.O.W. Podcast

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  Episode #6

  #6 Unearthing B2B Wisdom: Paul & Nick Hague's Journey from Northern Streets to a Global Research Empire.

  Feb 16, 20261h 26mS1

  Join me, John Dodds, in Café W.O.W. for a heartfelt chat with market research pioneers Paul and Nick Hague. <br /> <br /> From humble beginnings and poignant stories of growing up in Bradford and Manchester in the north of England, to building the world's largest B2B research agency, Paul and Nick team share real stories of hustle, family dynamics in business, and timeless lessons on customer experience.<br /> <br /> Dive into how AI is reshaping research (and why the human touch still wins), who really owns your brand, and why CEOs should rethink radical overhauls.<br /> <br /> This co...

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  Episode #5

  #5 Unearthing the Intangible: Dr. James Gregory: Brand measurement authority, and author on Measuring Brands, Risk, and Reinvention

  Nov 19, 20251h 2mS1

  <p>From a steel-town childhood in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to pioneering the measurement of corporate brand value, before leaping into award-winning fiction, Dr. James Gregory has lived many lives—and measured every one of them.</p> <p>In this warm, wide-ranging Cafe W.O.W. conversation with host John Dodds, the father of the CoreBrand Index shares stories from a happy childhood. He later describes his sorrow at the death of his father at a young age, and how losing everything you love can still point you toward everything you're meant to do next.</p> <p>Not forgetting how a subway ro...

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