After Dinner Chats
After Dinner Chats
Podcast Description
These conversations started over dinners where I get to introduce everyone at the table in a way that interests me.
Dinners are always fun. And sometimes useful, but the end of the day doesn’t really matter if it’s fun or useful it’s just the fact that we are all there connecting and making sure that we can all see what’s coming round the corner.
And the next thing we’ve got to do is to stay in touch with each other.
Yes, we have ended up having dinner parties where people have made new jobs, got new contacts for work . For me, it’s been just a way over the last 17 years to get to know the fabulous people who are always a little bit senior and a little bit fun and a little bit smarter, brighter, shinier than most!
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The podcast focuses on themes related to media, marketing, and ad tech, featuring episodes that delve into current industry trends, personal narratives, and actionable advice. For example, Episode Two explores AI strategies and user insights, while Episode One discusses data quality initiatives and talent challenges in the ad industry.
These conversations started over dinners where I get to introduce everyone at the table in a way that interests me.
Dinners are always fun. And sometimes useful, but the end of the day doesn’t really matter if it’s fun or useful it’s just the fact that we are all there connecting and making sure that we can all see what’s coming round the corner.
And the next thing we’ve got to do is to stay in touch with each other.
Yes, we have ended up having dinner parties where people have made new jobs, got new contacts for work . For me, it’s been just a way over the last 17 years to get to know the fabulous people who are always a little bit senior and a little bit fun and a little bit smarter, brighter, shinier than most!
What is the true state of AI adoption in business today? In this unscripted keynote from the Mediaspace.global Leadership Club & Mixer, James Welch (Growth Lead at WPP Choreograph Tech & AI Consulting) breaks down the realities of artificial intelligence using a classic cinematic lens: Sergio Leone’s The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
From the dangers of AI hallucinations and the impending “slopocalypse,” to the financial traps of legacy “celery tech,” James shares candid, behind-the-scenes insights on how companies are actually using machine learning. Discover why true AI success requires more than just buying off-the-shelf tools—it demands prior preparation, solid guardrails, and a privacy-first approach to data.
Recorded live in London at an exclusive roundtable of top marketers, media lawyers, and business innovators.
🎧 Listen to the full conversation on the “After Dinner Chats” podcast wherever you get your pods!
📌 Chapters / Key Moments:
- 0:00 – Introduction & The Sergio Leone AI Analogy
- 03:45 – The Good: Prior Preparation & Privacy-First Workflows
- 06:45 – The Bad: Bad Actors, Hallucinations & The AI “Slopocalypse”
- 13:05 – The Ugly: Legacy Systems & The Danger of “Celery Tech”
- 15:15 – Conclusion: Chasing the AI Gold
🔗 Links & Mentions:
- Mediaspace Global:https://mediaspace.global/
- Video Production: Baked Bean Media
- Special thanks to our hosts & sponsors: Hamish Sandison, Kinga Incze, and Cornelia Reitinger (SAS).
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