Spikes Excitement Talk #54 with Michael Gross

Spikes Excitement Talk #54 with Michael Gross

In this episode of Spikes Excitement Talks, Gordon dives deep into the eclectic and inspiring journey of guest Michael Gross, a music supervisor and creative force who's left his mark at some of the most influential names in advertising and tech—TBWA\Chiat\Day, Droga5, Google, Twitter, and now as a partner at Squeak E. Clean Studios.

Michael shares how his first break came not through a CV but through water polo—a sport he played at UC Berkeley—which surprisingly opened the door to a job at TBWA\Chiat\Day. From there, we follow his path from production coordinator to becoming the go-to music guy at the agency, simply by noticing that no one was opening the endless stream of promo CDs and deciding he would. What started as a side hustle turned into live concerts on the agency basketball court and supervising million-dollar music licenses for global campaigns.

They explore the evolution of the music supervision role, the inspiring culture under advertising legend Lee Clow, and how Michael carved a hybrid path that blurred the lines between producer and creative. You'll hear about the power of surf culture in shaping his creative ethos, his time in London leading music at AllSaints, and the moments of professional jealousy that come with deep admiration for peers in this tight-knit community.

Tune in to hear why music is not just part of the ad – sometimes, it is the ad and how Michael’s story is a masterclass in staying curious and creating your own role.

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Spikes Excitement Talk #179 with Burcu Sahin

Spikes Excitement Talk #179 with Burcu Sahin

In this episode of Excitement Talks, Sandra Peat speaks with Burcu Sahin, Director of Global Marketing for Portfolio Strategic Initiatives at Mars, about a career driven by curiosity, culture and a de...

27 Huhti 13min

Spikes Excitement Talk #178 with Eugene Lee

Spikes Excitement Talk #178 with Eugene Lee

In this episode, Maik Hofmann sits down with Eugene Lee, Vice President, CMO APAC at CHAGEE, to explore a marketing career shaped by music, emotion and real human connection. From growing up in Malays...

27 Huhti 35min

Spikes Excitement Talk #177 with Florent Bondoux

Spikes Excitement Talk #177 with Florent Bondoux

In this episode, Gordon Euchler sits down with Florent Bondoux, Global Head of Digital, E-Commerce, Data & Analytics at Nestlé Health Science, to explore how AI is transforming health, commerce and th...

27 Huhti 25min

Spikes Excitement Talk #176 with Mahabir Panigrahi

Spikes Excitement Talk #176 with Mahabir Panigrahi

In this episode, Mahabir Panigrahi, Director of Global Marketing, Consumer & Commercial Analytics Intelligence at The Coca-Cola Company, shares his journey from a self-described “numbers guy” to shapi...

21 Huhti 23min

Spikes Excitement Talk #175 with Andrés Ruiz

Spikes Excitement Talk #175 with Andrés Ruiz

In this episode, Andrés Ruiz, Head of Digital and Consumer Experience Middle East at Pernod Ricard, shares his journey from Colombia to Madrid to Dubai and what it takes to lead digital transformation...

21 Huhti 30min

Spikes Excitement Talk #174 with Chris Fiorillo

Spikes Excitement Talk #174 with Chris Fiorillo

In this episode, Chris Fiorillo, Global Head of Marketing at Zurich Resilience Solutions, shares how he’s building a marketing engine from the ground up embedded within Zurich Insurance. With a career...

21 Huhti 23min

Spikes Excitement Talk #173 with Ciaran McCarthy

Spikes Excitement Talk #173 with Ciaran McCarthy

In this episode, Ciaran McCarthy, VP Brand & Advertising at Microsoft, shares his path from art school in Dublin to his current position at Microsoft. What started with a blunt rejection from a profes...

15 Huhti 31min

Spikes Excitement Talk #172 with Mélanie Brinbaum

Spikes Excitement Talk #172 with Mélanie Brinbaum

In this episode, Mélanie Brinbaum Head of Marketing & Consumer Communications Europe at Nestlé, shares her unconventional journey through some of the world’s most iconic brands—revealing why passion, ...

15 Huhti 21min

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