Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 56m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Pebble Presents, where we explore the latest trends in marketing, research, and brand strategy. Join Emelia Rallapalli, Founder of Pebble Strategy, as she uncovers inspiring and interesting stories from leaders in business, marketing, insights, and design.

Whether you’re new to the world of business and insights, or a seasoned practitioner of the dark art of marketing, Pebble Presents is a place to hear Emelia and her guests dig into the inner workings – and potential futures – of the world of innovation, creativity, and marketing.

Subscribe to get notified about the latest episodes, and find us over on PebbleStrategy.com, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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Episode 17: The part of design AI can't replace

Jun 11, 2026 52m

In this episode of Pebble Presents, I chat with Kenneth Young, award-winning Industrial Designer and founder of Now Studio, about industrial design: what it is, why it matters, and what it looks like…

Episode 16: Semiotics and the hidden language of culture with Nick Gadsby

May 13, 2026 1h 2m

In this episode of Pebble Presents, I chat with Nick Gadsby, Commercial Semiotician, Anthropologist, and Founder, about semiotics: a research methodology that most American marketers don’t…

Episode 15: The elements of branding with Johanna Pino

Apr 27, 2026 52m

In this episode of Pebble Presents, I talk with Johanna Pino, brand strategist, graphic designer, author, and instructor, about how to successfully brand a product or business. We discuss Johanna’s…

Episode 14: Here Be Dragons: The case for creative independence with Eric Dunn

Apr 06, 2026 1h 3m

In this episode of Pebble Presents, I talk with Eric Dunn, co-founder and executive director of Here Be Dragons, about creative independence and what it reveals about where the industry is heading.…

Episode 13: When a brand strategy firm becomes its own client with Liisa Turan-Walters & Theo Fanning

Mar 19, 2026 53m

In this episode, Emelia Rallapalli pulls back the curtain on Pebble Strategy's recent brand refresh with longtime collaborators Liisa Turan-Walters and Theo Fanning. Together, they walk through why…

Episode 12: Making brand everyone's business with Emily Cushman

Feb 04, 2026 52m

In this episode, Pebble Presents Emily Cushman. Emily walks us through her journey from her second-grade self (knowing she wanted to work in branding and advertising) to the cultural shift working in…

Episode 11: Foresight and visioning with Sam Ladner

Jan 22, 2026 1h 15m

Today, Pebble Presents Sam Ladner. Emelia and Sam discuss Sam’s professional path that took her from journalism to sociology, the difference between foresight and innovation, and why foresight and…

Episode 10: What 23 years of naming things teaches you with Aaron Hall

Dec 18, 2025 1h

In this episode, Pebble Presents Aaron Hall, a naming expert and founder of Emphatic Branding. Together, Emelia and Aaron discuss naming for brands, companies, and products: everything from the…

Episode 09: Looking back. Looking forward: End of year reflections with Emelia Rallapalli

Dec 15, 2025 13m

This week, Pebble Presents a short, end-of-year reflection by our host, Emelia Rallapalli. Emelia shares her thoughts, reactions, and reflections on 2025, as well as a glimpse into what she will be…

Episode 8: Combatting Sample Fraud in Research with Renato Silvestre

Nov 17, 2025 49m

In this episode of Pebble Presents, host Emelia Rallapalli and Renato Silvestre discuss the rapid development of survey research and accompanying rise in survey fraud. They explore the impact of…

Episode 7: The Future of Insights and Innovation with Tiffany McNeil

Nov 05, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode, Pebble Presents Tiffany McNeil, a brand and innovation strategist and insights executive. Together, Emelia and Tiffany discuss Tiffany's journey into the field, the critical role of…

Episode 6: Building Strong Brands from the Inside Out with Butler Looney

Oct 20, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode of Pebble Presents, host Emelia Rallapalli chats with Butler Looney to talk design and building strong brands from the inside out. Butler discusses how he went from an art history…

Episode 5: Decoding the Strategic Role of Sales in Organizations with David Humphreys

Jul 31, 2025 54m

In this episode, Pebble Presents, host Emelia Rallapalli talks with seasoned sales executive, David Humphreys. David details his journey into sales (by way of engineering), the importance of research…

Episode 4: Pricing Research for Better Marketing Strategy with Renato Silvestre

Jul 29, 2025 29m

In this episode of Pebble Presents, host Emelia Rallapalli is joined by founder of Strategence, Renato Silvestre. They discuss the critical role of pricing research and explore the importance of…

Episode 3: Marketing in the music and audio technology industry with Saf Elmansour

Jul 09, 2025 50m

In this episode, Pebble Presents Saf Elmansour, a global marketing expert with over 20 years of experience. Emelia and Saf talk about his journey in marketing and his work in the music and audio…

Episode 2: Asian A.V. Club: The art of entertainment journalism with Stevie Wong

Jul 09, 2025 52m

In this episode, Pebble Presents Stevie Wong, an award-winning journalist and founder of Asian A.V. Club. Emelia and Stevie discuss how his career evolved from advertising student to an…

Episode 1: Emerging opportunities for researchers in the world of strategy with Marilena D’Amone

Jul 08, 2025 48m

Pebble Presents Marilena D’Amone, a seasoned insights professional, to chat with Emelia about the evolving landscape of strategy and insights in research. They discuss Marlena's journey from research…

TRAILER: Pebble Presents with Emelia Rallapalli

Jul 15, 2024 0m Trailer

Hi, there! I'm your host, Emelia Rallapalli, founder of Pebble - a brand strategy and marketing research consultancy.Pebble Presents is where we talk about creativity, marketing, innovation, and all…

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How many episodes does Pebble Presents have?

Pebble Presents has published 18 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Business, Marketing.

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Pebble Presents is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 56m.

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