At Speak, we love to rank (and debate the rankings of) life's most trivial things. We're back again to crown a new champion while debating the best fast food items, ice cream flavors, game shows, and Olympic sports. Join Speak Creative's VPs, C

Flexible Growth | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Aug 23rd, 2021 29m 53s

Our CEO and Founder, Jacob Savage, joins our VPs to talk about flexible growth. How does a successful company remain willing to try new things? And do you ever really know if a risk is worth it? Listen to this episode for tips on failing forwar

What Is Web Development? | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Aug 9th, 2021 33m 49s

Web development is a mystery to most. As a matter of fact, you may not even know what we mean when we say web development. So in this episode, our web dev experts, Matt Grayson and Ben Bailey, will demystify development and help us understand w

MythBusters: Paving The Way To Customer Success | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Jul 26th, 2021 30m 6s

A lot of what keeps organizations from achieving success is simply believing myths, so we're going to debunk a few common ones we come across often. Joining us is Speak's Customer Success Manager, Megan Jones. Listen to Megan and Speak's VPs di

Managing Projects | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Jul 12th, 2021 26m 37s

In this episode, we’re talking about all things project management. Continuing our conversation about the iron triangle, our project managers join our VP team to give you all the tips and tricks to keep your project on budget, on scope, and on

Why Your Website Redesign Needs More Than a Designer | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Jun 28th, 2021 30m 4s

Just about anyone these days can design a website, but to execute well takes a qualified team. In this episode, one of our Brand Strategists, Adam Kalwas, is walking us through why a designer won't be enough to complete a successful redesign. A

Storytelling with Commercial Video | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Jun 14th, 2021 30m 34s

We're not talking about commercials, we're talking commercial video. Not sure the difference? Listen to this episode to learn more and hear why video is the most effective medium for storytelling. In this episode, Speak's VPs are joined by Jord

New Leads vs. Loyal Customers | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Jun 1st, 2021 27m 43s

Are you leaving money on the table by only marketing to get new leads? Speak's Strategy Manager and Senior Brand Strategist, Abi Devins, thinks so. In this episode, we'll make the case that creating loyal customers is just as important as gaini

Understanding UX | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

May 17th, 2021 24m 49s

How does UX design relate to dating? You'll have to listen to find out. In this episode, we gain a better understanding of all things UX from Speak's Senior UX Strategist, Lisa Hoover. Join us to get a little off topic with Lisa and Speak's VPs

Apple vs. Facebook: The Impact on Your Ads | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

May 3rd, 2021 30m 10s

Brand Strategist, Cody Gross, is walking us through Apple's new operating system and how it impacts advertising on both Facebook and Instagram. What does this mean for your ads? And what does this mean for user data on all platforms? Come get a

Paid Social: Do or die? | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Apr 19th, 2021 25m 10s

Senior Content and Social Media Specialist, Sarah Vaughan, joined us to discuss the nuances of social media campaigns. Is paid social a must? Can you get away with only organic content? Come get a little off topic with Sarah and Speak's VP trio

Designing for Mobile | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Apr 1st, 2021 30m 11s

Front End Developer and Design, Stephen Smith, helped us kick off season two with a deep dive into designing for mobile. Come get a little off topic with Captain Steve and your favorite VP trio.

Entirely Off Topic: Ultimate Power Rankings Round 2 | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Jan 20th, 2021 39m 41s

Did you catch episode 10 of season 1 with all of our ultimate power rankings? We're back again to crown a new champion while debating the best weekend activities, best restaurant appetizers, and life's most overrated things. Join Speak Creative

Become An Email Marketing Master | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Jan 7th, 2021 33m 43s

There isn’t much we can guarantee but one thing is for sure: you receive emails. Few marketing channels are as widely adopted as email and in this episode, we'll explore why that is. Join our VPs for tips and tricks on how to make email a key p

Jumpstart Your Job Search | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Dec 16th, 2020 44m 56s

If you're heading into the new year looking for a new job, this episode is for you. Our VP trio and guest, Christy Leake (Speak's Director of HR), give some encouragement for your search and all the tips and tricks you could ask for. Join us fo

Our 2021 Predictions | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Dec 9th, 2020 33m 22s

The holiday season is upon us and in this episode, we explore how you can finish the year out strong. Our VP leadership trio will also give their predictions for what 2021 holds both in marketing and the world of business. Join us for an off to

Rally and Reset | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Nov 19th, 2020 28m 46s

Regardless of what it looks like, we are big believers in the power of rallying your team and taking the time to revisit goals. This usually looks like carving out time for a team retreat but in these times just about everything looks a little

Facing Failure | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Nov 12th, 2020 39m 15s

We all have some fear when it comes to sharing our failures but what if facing our failure leaves space for others to be vulnerable? In this episode, Speak's VPs talk all about their failures, how they navigate what to share with their teams, a

There's An App For That | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Oct 27th, 2020 42m 8s

How do you know if an app would be a useful tool for your organization? In today's episode, Speak's VPs will help you think through if an app is right for you. We are also joined by leadership from Hope Church as they discuss their mobile app,

Creative Direction | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Oct 13th, 2020 41m 7s

What does creativity really mean and how do you direct it into meaningful work? In this episode, Speak's VP trio is joined by our Creative Director, Josh Cooper, to explore subjective design, the science behind design, and how to stay inspired.

Scope Management | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Sep 30th, 2020 38m 4s

Scope management can get a bad rap, but in this episode, we'll dive into why it's essential to every project. What's our scope management philosophy? What are the biggest misconceptions about scope management? Join Speak Creative's VPs for an o

Entirely Off Topic: Ultimate Power Rankings | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Sep 15th, 2020 41m 5s

Have you ever ranked your favorite candy? What about your favorite food to get from a gas station? Join Speak Creative's VPs for an entirely off topic conversation as they debate their ultimate power rankings.

Lessons in Leadership | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Sep 1st, 2020 45m 14s

We all look to leaders to, you guessed it, lead. In this episode, we'll discuss the joys and challenges of agency leadership, how to know when it's time to make changes to current processes, and what it looks like to give meaningful feedback. J

Money Matters | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Aug 24th, 2020 40m 25s

Money matters but agency finances are seldom discussed. How should your agency structure billing? How can you keep client experience at the forefront of billing? Join Speak Creative's VPs and guest, BJ Maxwell, Director of Finance for an off to

Crafting a Content Plan | A Little Off Topic by Speak Creative

Jul 29th, 2020 42m 37s

Content planning extends far beyond writing content for your website. How do you come up with a content plan? Well, there was really no better way to illustrate this process than to come up with an example content plan of our own. Join Speak Cr