Agency Side

Hi, I'm Justin Levinson. Welcome to the Agency Side Podcast, a weekly show where I interview leaders from creative agencies worldwide to uncover their secrets to success. Each week, I interview top agency leaders and explore their stories, uncovering the habits, strategies, and mindsets that have helped them succeed. We talk about everything – the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned from their biggest mistakes. By tuning in, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in the creative industry, picking up tips and tricks to help you along the way. I’m excited to bring you conversations with well-known industry figures and unsung heroes who’ve never shared their stories publicly.

Agency Side is a business podcast hosted by Justin Levinson, with 74 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.

Justin Levinson hosts Agency Side, a business show with 74 episodes published.

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  Episode #74

  How Strong Leadership Drives Agency Growth

  Aug 17, 202634 minS1

  In this episode of the Agency Side Podcast, host Justin Levinson sits down with Olita Mills, President of LaForce, to discuss her journey from being a media enthusiast to leading one of the industry’s notable PR and marketing agencies. Olita shares her perspective on leadership, building an innovative company culture, and creating an environment where people can thrive. She also reflects on her career journey and the experiences that shaped her approach to leading LaForce. The conversation explores the changing PR and marketing landscape, including the impact of AI and how agencies can adapt while maintaining the human connections that drive meaningful work. Tune in for an insightful conversation on leadership, agency culture, PR, marketing, AI, and the future of the industry. ️

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  Episode #73

  What Does an AI-Powered Agency Look Like

  Aug 10, 202630 minS1

  In this episode of the Agency Side Podcast, host Justin Levinson sits down with Sylvain Tron, Managing Director of CYLNDR Studios, to discuss his journey from film production to leading a design and production studio. Sylvain shares his perspective on how AI is transforming creative workflows and agency operations, from improving production processes to creating new opportunities for creative teams. He also explores the growing role of influencer marketing, the future of brand design, and innovative ways AI is being used across the creative industry. The conversation looks at how agencies can embrace new technology while continuing to create meaningful, innovative work, and how AI is shaping the future of creative operations. Tune in for an insightful conversation on AI, creative workflows, agency operations, influencer marketing, brand design, and the future of creative work. ️

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  Episode #72

  How Strategic Thinking Creates Better Creative

  Aug 3, 202631 minS1

  In this episode of the Agency Side Podcast , host Justin Levinson sits down with Laura Janness , Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Orchard, to discuss her journey from advertising intern to agency founder and the lessons she's learned along the way. Laura shares her perspective on the power of strategic thinking, building stronger partnerships between strategy and creative, and why the best ideas come from collaboration. She also discusses embracing innovation, including the growing role of AI in marketing, while staying focused on creating meaningful work that delivers real results. The conversation explores agency leadership, challenging traditional ways of thinking, fostering a culture of curiosity and adaptability, and how strategy can elevate creativity in today's rapidly evolving marketing landscape. Tune in for an insightful conversation on creative strategy, agency leadership, innovation, AI, and the future of advertising. ️

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  Episode #71

  Why Great Teams Start with Great Culture

  Jun 29, 202630 minS1

  🎧 In this episode of the Agency Side Podcast, host Justin Levinson sits down with Shannon Estreller, Director of People at EvolveMKD, to discuss her unique career journey from the entertainment industry to leading people and culture in the agency world. Shannon shares her insights on building high-performing teams, attracting and retaining top talent, and creating a workplace culture where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed. She also discusses the importance of trust, communication, leadership, and aligning company values with everyday employee experiences. The conversation explores what it takes to foster a positive company culture, develop strong leaders, navigate hiring in a competitive market, and build organizations where both people and businesses can thrive. Tune in for an insightful conversation on leadership, company culture, talent development, and building teams that drive long-term success. 🎙️

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  Episode #70

  How Human Creativity Stays Ahead of AI

  Jun 22, 202644 minS1

  🎧 In this episode of the Agency Side Podcast, host Justin Levinson sits down with Natalie Silverstein to discuss her journey from entrepreneur to leader in creator marketing and AI innovation. Natalie shares her perspective on the rapidly evolving creator economy, the growing impact of AI tools on content creation, and the opportunities and challenges facing brands, creators, and marketers today. She also explores the ethical considerations surrounding AI, how technology is reshaping creative work, and why authenticity remains essential in an increasingly automated world. The conversation dives into the future of creator marketing, responsible AI adoption, innovation in digital media, and practical insights for business leaders looking to stay ahead of change while maintaining meaningful human connections. Tune in for an insightful conversation on AI, the creator economy, innovation, and the future of content creation. 🎙️

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