Studio 545

Welcome to your all-access pass to the inner circle of influence — with That Desh. I’m catching up with my friends in marketing and creators driving culture to show you what it really takes to build a brand. From bold campaigns to viral moments — if it’s HYPED, I’m gonna show you how it HAPPENED. Tap in for unfiltered convos, insights, and real stories behind the scenes.https://www.tiktok.com/@thatdeshhttps://www.instagram.com/thatdesh/https://www.youtube.com/@hypeandhappening/

Studio 545 is a business podcast hosted by Deshnie Govender, with 5 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Deshnie Govender hosts Studio 545, a business show with 5 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  STOP Making These Common Marketing Mistakes in 2025 | Visa SVP CMO CEMEA Tarek Abdalla

  Apr 8, 202550 minS1

  <p>Join me in this exclusive interview with Tarek Abdalla, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer CEMEA at Visa, where we dive deep into his journey, challenges, and the lessons learnt on his way to CMO.From personal experiences to professional insights, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone looking to grow and succeed.🔹 Topics Covered:✅ Pivoting from FMCG (Mars) to Tech (Google, TikTok)✅ Tackling Emerging Markets✅ The role of the CMO: influencing across the org✅ Leading teams and providing feedback✅ Building community and the power of LinkedIn📢 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful content! Hit the 🔔 bell icon...

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  Episode #4

  What Every Brand Manager Needs to Hear in 2025 | Gary Vee Marketing Masterclass With Desh

  Mar 3, 202425 minS1

  <p>I spent some time with ‪@garyvee‬ when I was in New York at ‪@VaynerMedia‬ and had to get his thoughts on Africa and how to balance your 9-5 whilst still pushing your side hustle:In this chat, we unpack the untapped potential and incredible prospects that lie ahead for Africa! Don't miss out on this eye-opening chat as we talk about the future of Africa – a continent on the cusp of a transformative eraHere are some of the other topics we discussed:0:00 - 0:30 Intro0:30 - 5:16 Why taking risks is a practical thing5:16 - 9:10 How to keep up with consumer trends9:10...

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  Episode #3

  Marketing in culture: Do you have what it takes? | Heineken’s Marcel Swain tells it like it is!

  Feb 23, 202438 minS1

  <p>🎙️ Welcome to Episode 03 of our podcast #Hypeandhappening where we unravel the HYPE behind what is HAPPENING ! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Marcel Swain, the Head of Marketing Premium Core at Heineken, sharing his invaluable experiences and wisdom on what it takes to lead with authenticity in the FMCG space whilst driving marketing in culture.🌐 Join us as Marcel dives deep into his journey, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the strategies and principles that have propelled him to success in the dynamic world of marketing at a global powerhouse like Heineken. From navigating challenges to fostering a culture...

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  Episode #2

  The Real Struggle of Managing Music & Building A Business – J'Something reveals the unfiltered truth

  Feb 15, 202431 minS1

  <p>We get a behind-the-scenes look at how one of South Africa's most loved public figures J'Something and unpack how he balances work, family and his passions. What's the future of MiCasa? What has his ventures into the food area taught him? How does his family inspire him? About Hype & Happening:This is your all-access pass to the inner circle of influence by That Desh. Come with me as I catch up with my friends in marketing and show you what it takes to build a brand. I’m also giving you all access as I catch up with creators dr...

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  Luxury Marketing Is Changing in 2025 | Why L'Oréal is getting it right | Jill Snijman

  Dec 12, 202323 minS1

  <p>I caught up with Jill Snijman (Marketing Manager: Lancome & Kiehls) on a busy Friday afternoon at one of her key outlets. An incredible session learning more on how she stays relevant in culture. Jill also shares her personal and professional goals for 2024 with some very handy tips. </p><p>About Jill:</p><p>Jill Snijman is the Marketing Manager of French luxury beauty brand, Lancôme having joined Loreal South Africa in 2021. With over 16 years’ experience in marketing management, she is passionate about people development and leading happy high-performance teams to deliver real business results. She’s a mom of 3 w...

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