Podcast artwork thumbnail for ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms

ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms

Ali Kazmi, Bryce Whitwam

Booking Overview

Interview-led coverage of global marketing, advertising, technology, platforms, brands, and China, typically featuring senior industry operators, strategists, founders, and business leaders for substantive discussions. Credible pitches include agency executives, brand and marketing leaders, advertising strategists, technology and platform experts, consumer-trend analysts, and founders with meaningful China or global-market expertise; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 111

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

bryce.whitwam@gmail.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Host

Ali Kazmi - Marketing and advertising commentator and podcast co-host focused on global technology, platforms, brands, and the intersection of advertising and creativity.

Bryce Whitwam - Marketing and advertising commentator and podcast co-host focused on global technology, platforms, brands, and the intersection of advertising and creativity.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior executives, strategic advisors, founders, brand builders, and subject-matter experts with substantial experience in marketing, advertising, technology, consumer industries, platforms, or China and global markets.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of major agencies, brands, technology companies, or marketing organizations, Building or advising businesses and brands in global or China-related markets, Recognized expertise in advertising strategy, consumer trends, technology, or industry transformation

Recent Guest Discussions

Ivan Fernandes - The Future Of Agencies, Advertising Economics, Agency Operating Models, Artificial Intelligence, Consolidation, Private Equity, Platforms, Clients, And Marketing Technology.

Eugene Chew - Chinese Tea, Puer, Terroir, Aging, Craftsmanship, Collectors, Rural China, Mindfulness, And Developing A Palate.

Emma Chiu - Consumer Trends, Optimism Amid Dystopian Conditions, Artificial Intelligence Anxiety, Algorithm Fatigue, Human Experiences, Communities, And China As A Source Of Global Trends.

Dean Sciole - China's Electric-vehicle Industry, Automotive Innovation, Mobility, Software-defined Vehicles, Tesla's Influence, And Building Globally Loved Automotive Brands.

Carol Zhou - China's Beauty Industry, Consumer Behavior, Ecosystems, Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, And The Development Of Global Beauty Brands.

Recent Topics

Business, Marketing, Advertising, Technology, Brand Strategy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms
:

Cowards Don't Go To Heaven: Creative Legend Eugene Cheong

October 11, 2026

What happens when an industry built on creativity becomes afraid to take risks? Ali and Bryce welcome Eugene Cheong, former Ogilvy Asia Pacific Chief Creative Officer, for a candid conversation about his book, Cowards Don’t Go to Heaven. From AI-fuelled mediocrity and algorithmic echo chambers to the courage to find your own voice, Eugene challenges advertising’s obsession with playing safe—and shares how losing his job helped him rediscover his love of the craft. Eugene Cheong spent more th...

Who Will Own the Future of Advertising: Ivan Fernandes

September 27, 2026

AI may be accelerating change in advertising, but the bigger story is what happens to the industry itself. Strategic advisor Ivan Fernandes joins Bryce and Ali to debate the future of agencies. Ivan works with agency groups, marketing services businesses, technology companies, founders and investors, and writes extensively on the changing economics of advertising, agency operating models, AI, consolidation and private equity. We explore the growing power of platforms and clients, holding-co...

More Than Tea: What Pu’er Reveals About China, Taste and Obsession: Eugene Chew

September 10, 2026

Tea looks simple: leaves, hot water, drink. But behind Chinese tea sits a world of ancient trees, remote mountains, craftsmanship, collectors, and extraordinary prices. Eugene Chew, founder of Tea Urchin, joins ShanghaiZhan to explain how a chance encounter with pu’er in Shanghai became a decade-long obsession that took him deep into Yunnan. We explore what separates cheap tea from expensive tea, why old-tree pu’er commands such high prices, how terroir and aging shape flavor, and whether ...

Similar Podcasts

Podcast(s) similar to
ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms
:

Side Projects Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Soul & Science: Fast Forward Your Marketing Mind · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms
:

How do I get in touch with ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms?

ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms is hosted by Ali Kazmi and Bryce Whitwam. Its publicly listed email is bryce.whitwam@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms?

The publicly listed email for ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms: bryce.whitwam@gmail.com.

How many listeners does ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms have?

Podseeker estimates ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms?

ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior executives, strategic advisors, founders, brand builders, and subject-matter experts with substantial experience in marketing, advertising, technology, consumer industries, platforms, or China and global markets. Common among recent guests: Leadership of major agencies, brands, technology companies, or marketing organizations; Building or advising businesses and brands in global or China-related markets; Recognized expertise in advertising strategy, consumer trends, technology, or industry transformation. Recent guests include Ivan Fernandes, Eugene Chew, and Emma Chiu.

How hard is it to get booked on ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does ShanghaiZhan: All Things Global Marketing, Advertising, Tech & Platforms cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Marketing, Advertising, Technology, and Brand Strategy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

bryce.whitwam@gmail.com

Looking for the right person? Join Podseeker to find direct host and producer contacts and manage your podcast outreach.

Get your clients booked on top podcasts

Try us risk free with a FREE 3 days trial.

Start Your Free Trial

Join hundreds of PR teams using Podseeker to pitch and land bookings