When a marketer has a vision, it often falls on the designer to bring it to life — visually, emotionally, and consistently. In the latest episode of The NexGen Show, creative designer Joshua Palmer opens up about the early days when he was handed a blank slate. No brand guidelines, no
“As a copywriter, I don’t really like to write copy. I enjoy ideating more.” In the latest episode of The NexGen Show, a weekly podcast series presented by MARKETING Magazine, Benjamin Chua shares a candid take on his creative journey, what he loves (and loathes) about the job, and why
In the latest episode of The NexGen Show, we speak with young marketing lead Nur Izzaty who made the leap from agency life to a role at one of Malaysia’s most recognisable brands — Pos Malaysia. But her real challenge? Bringing awareness into a lesser-known venture, Pos Shop, the brand’s
Some people find their careers with laser focus. Others, like this week’s podcast guest, stumble into them — and stay for the love of the craft. A trained English linguistics graduate who “never knew what he wanted to do,” Pavetheran Nagarajan entered advertising by following where the money took him.
Oliver Chong brings us in the world of strategic planning in the latest episode of The NexGen Show. Hosted by Malaysian advertising veteran Prof. Harmandar Singh, The NexGen Show is a non-profit podcast series where young talents talk about their future, fears, and fresh perspectives in a conversational format. The
Unlike her peers, Jade Lim isn’t in a rush to return to the agency grind. In Episode 21 of The NexGen Show, the young graphic designer offers a behind-the-scenes look at her evolution from agency deadlines to the slower, more intentional pace of in-house creative work. “The fast nature of
The NexGen Show celebrates its 20th episode with a conversation that reminds us why we started this in the first place. At just six months into her full-time role, brand executive Joy Teng is already gaining sharp insights into the rapidly evolving world of advertising. “I had the interesting opportunity
Young brand strategist Nur Humaira has seen in all in her first year in the industry. “I once had a client text us at 8:56PM and asked us to revert back by 9:00PM,” she recalls with a laugh. “That’s only 4 minutes to make the change!” From turbulent trends to
The NexGen Show is a weekly non-profit podcast series that helps propel young workers in the industry. Hosted by Malaysian advertising veteran Prof. Harmandar Singh, each episode highlights a rising talent in the marketing, media, and communications spaces. In Episode 18, fresh graduate Adam Ang shares his perspectives on the
While many new hires rush to shed the ‘junior’ title, Amni is embracing every moment of it. “Being a junior allows me to explore so many things,” she explains. “I told my boss that I’m here to be a sponge and absorb as much knowledge as I can.” In Episode
