Summer Friday

By: Rob Simone Michael Cruz Alicia Wiedemann Sarah Roberts
  • Summary

  • Summer Friday is a vibe.  An approach.  And — dare we say it? — a way of life. It's that ethos that inspires us, challenges us, and pushes us every day to take our company to places we never dreamed.  And that’s what this podcast is all about.

     

    Exploring business & culture means amplifying voices. That’s why we’re including as much diverse thinking as possible — opening up the guest list to pull in questions and perspectives from across our team and our listeners. It’s a conversation all about business, entrepreneurship, marketing, technology and life. Because that’s what Summer Friday is all about, too.


    Hosts: Rob Simone, Michael Cruz, Dan Gould

    Producer: Lyndsay Hoff

    Editor: Adam Kasper


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Episodes
  • EP 10 - Riding The Wave
    Nov 26 2023

    These are uncertain times. Unclear, unsettled, maybe even a little unpleasant. And if you’re an innovator, that’s some really good news.

    We’re giving the last word of the season to Nick Childs, co-founder of DIRT, a consumer insights research platform that uses neuroscience to strengthen the bond between creators and audiences. But you probably already know Nick from his creative leadership at WPP, Omnicom, IPG, and Grey, as well as his award-winning work as an independent filmmaker and producer.

     You’ll hear about the time that Nick shepherded our own Michael Cruz through his directorial debut a few decades ago. But this is no stroll down memory lane. In fact, Nick is firmly focused on what’s next — including the potential for technology to enhance creativity and enrich audiences’ experiences. In the meantime, that means embracing fear, accepting the skeptics, and getting cozy with the crucible that is adversity.

    What can the advertising industry achieve when we combine our craft with technology? How do we celebrate AI as a powerful new tool of the trade, rather than wringing our hands about being replaced? What if, rather than being crushed by the coming ‘tsunami of AI,’ we learn to ride the wave — and find ourselves someplace more curious, more collaborative, more truly creative than we imagined? Join us.  

    Hosts: Rob Simone, Michael Cruz, Dan Gould
    Guest: Nick Childs
    Producer: Lyndsay Hoff
    Editor: Adam Kasper

    heysummerfriday.com
    @heysummerfriday

    Copyright Summer Friday LLC, 2023

    Summer Friday is a vibe. An approach. And — dare we say it? — a way of life. It's that ethos that inspires us, challenges us, and pushes us every day to take our company to places we never dreamed. And that’s what this podcast is all about.



    Exploring business & culture means amplifying voices. That’s why we’re including as much diverse thinking as possible — opening up the guest list to pull in questions and perspectives from across our team and our listeners. It’s a conversation all about business, entrepreneurship, marketing, technology and life. Because that’s what Summer Friday is all about, too.


    Hosts: Rob Simone, Michael Cruz, Dan Gould

    Producer: Lyndsay Hoff

    Editor: Adam Kasper


    heysummerfriday.com

    @heysummerfriday


    Copyright Summer Friday LLC, 2023

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    30 mins
  • EP - 9 From Hey To Z
    Oct 20 2023

    Need a reason to check out our new report on Generation Z ? We’ll give you four: Amber, Derrick, Kelsey, and Sydney.

    Today, the microphone is handed over to four of Summer Friday’s own Gen Z delegates. (Well, technically we have three repping the Z, plus there’s one proud Zennial to round out the mix.) Because we’re not only exploring the values, ambitions, and perspectives of this complex, resilient generation. We’re also hearing from them directly.

    They’re not scared to take on the big questions: What’s it like to be the first generation to grow up fully digital? What major experiences have shaped their worldview? What are the myths — and truths — about their own cohort? And is Gen Z really as lazy as everyone says? (Hint: Not even close.) Join us as we listen and learn why the kids really are alright.

    Hosts: Rob Simone, Michael Cruz, Dan Gould
    Guests: Kelsey Connors, Derrick Owens, Amber Shephard, Sydney Turturro
    Producer: Lyndsay Hoff
    Editor: Adam Kasper

    heysummerfriday.com
    @heysummerfriday

    Copyright Summer Friday LLC, 2023

    Summer Friday is a vibe. An approach. And — dare we say it? — a way of life. It's that ethos that inspires us, challenges us, and pushes us every day to take our company to places we never dreamed. And that’s what this podcast is all about.



    Exploring business & culture means amplifying voices. That’s why we’re including as much diverse thinking as possible — opening up the guest list to pull in questions and perspectives from across our team and our listeners. It’s a conversation all about business, entrepreneurship, marketing, technology and life. Because that’s what Summer Friday is all about, too.


    Hosts: Rob Simone, Michael Cruz, Dan Gould

    Producer: Lyndsay Hoff

    Editor: Adam Kasper


    heysummerfriday.com

    @heysummerfriday


    Copyright Summer Friday LLC, 2023

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    20 mins
  • EP - 8.2 Stay Hungry
    Oct 6 2023

    Bringing a concept to life is one thing. Growing and sustaining it? Another beast entirely.

    In the second of this two-part episode, we’re digging in with Justin Rosenberg, founder and CEO of fast-casual concept  honeygrow . How did he nail it and scale it at a 40% growth rate over the last 13+ years and 40 locations? And how does he maintain that momentum to power the team and the brand?

    Find out why OCD is a benefit, especially when it comes to wrangling Google and Yelp reviews. Bonus: Sordid tales of the salad that was too delicious for its own good — and the reasons the “quasi-Italian” salad named after our own Rob Simone got 86ed. Join us.

    Hosts: Rob Simone, Dan Gould
    Guest: Justin Rosenberg
    Producer: Lyndsay Hoff
    Editor: Adam Kasper

    heysummerfriday.com
    @heysummerfriday

    Copyright Summer Friday LLC, 2023

    Summer Friday is a vibe. An approach. And — dare we say it? — a way of life. It's that ethos that inspires us, challenges us, and pushes us every day to take our company to places we never dreamed. And that’s what this podcast is all about.



    Exploring business & culture means amplifying voices. That’s why we’re including as much diverse thinking as possible — opening up the guest list to pull in questions and perspectives from across our team and our listeners. It’s a conversation all about business, entrepreneurship, marketing, technology and life. Because that’s what Summer Friday is all about, too.


    Hosts: Rob Simone, Michael Cruz, Dan Gould

    Producer: Lyndsay Hoff

    Editor: Adam Kasper


    heysummerfriday.com

    @heysummerfriday


    Copyright Summer Friday LLC, 2023

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    16 mins

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