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Media Mindset with Tyson Kuteyi

Media Mindset with Tyson Kuteyi

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Media Mindset is a podcast hosted by Tyson Kuteyi, where creatives, marketers, and media pros share how they actually made it. Each episode dives into the real journey—the wins, the pivots, and the mindset it takes to thrive in the world of marketing, media, and advertising. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at what success really takes… without the fluff.

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Episodes
  • From Fired to Founder: How Greg Hahn co found Mischief USA
    Jun 19 2026

    What happens when one of advertising's top creative leaders gets fired during a global pandemic?

    In this episode of Media Mindset, host Tyson Kuteyi sits down with Greg Hahn, Founder of Mischief USA and former Chief Creative Officer of BBDO New York, to discuss his remarkable journey from journalism student to award-winning advertising executive and entrepreneur.

    Greg shares the lessons he learned working at legendary agencies, creating Emmy-winning campaigns, leading creative teams, and ultimately building Mischief USA into one of the most talked-about agencies in the industry.

    In this conversation, you'll learn:

    • How Greg broke into advertising without attending portfolio school
    • The importance of making yourself famous through your work
    • Why getting fired led to his biggest opportunity
    • How Mischief USA was launched during the pandemic
    • The secrets behind building a strong agency culture
    • Why chemistry matters more than pitches
    • How to attract top creative talent
    • Leadership lessons from decades in advertising
    • The role of creativity, strategy, and storytelling in business success

    Whether you're a creative professional, entrepreneur, marketer, agency owner, or aspiring founder, this episode is packed with practical insights and career-changing advice.

    Subscribe to Media Mindset for more conversations with leaders in marketing, business, entrepreneurship, and creativity.

    #mediamindset #GregHahn #MischiefUSA #advertising #marketing #entrepreneurship #creativeleadership #agencylife #businesspodcast #tysonkuteyi

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    52 mins
  • The Truth Behind Ad Agency Culture
    Jun 17 2026

    In this episode, Tyson sits down with the founders of Bandits & Friends, an independent award-winning creative agency, to discuss their journey from interns to CCOs.


    They break down:

    • How they built their own agency
    • Lessons from top New York ad agencies
    • Why agency culture matters
    • How AI is changing advertising
    • The future of creative careers
    • Entrepreneurship, leadership, and growth


    If you're interested in marketing, business, branding, startups, or the future of creativity, this episode is for you.


    Subscribe to Media Mindset for more conversations with founders, creatives, and industry leaders.


    #mediamindset #tysonkuteyi #podcast #advertising #marketing #ai #business #entrepreneurship #branding #creativity

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    51 mins
  • The Relationships that Launched his Music Supervision Career in Advertising
    Jun 12 2026

    Most people don’t even know this job exists.

    In this episode of the Media Mindset Podcast, we sit down with Ben Dorenfeld, Director of Music at Anomaly, a global creative agency based in New York.

    Ben oversees:
    • Music supervision
    • Original music production
    • Licensing negotiations
    • Artist-brand partnerships

    But his path wasn’t linear.

    From playing in college bands… to working as an assistant at ICM… to discovering advertising through a chance connection… Ben shares how curiosity, mentorship, and relationships shaped his career.

    We talk about:
    • Breaking into music supervision
    • The balance between business and creativity
    • Why “people are everything” in this industry
    • What he actually looks for when hiring
    • Agency culture, autonomy, and mentorship
    • The real impact of AI in music
    • Why AI can’t replicate culture

    If you’re interested in music careers, creative industries, advertising, licensing, or building a career that blends business and creativity — this episode is for you.

    🎧 Whether you're a student, creative, producer, or industry professional — there are insights here you can apply immediately.

    #mediamindset #musicsupervision #musicindustry #creativecareers #musicbusiness #advertising #musiclicensing #agencylife #aiinmusic #creativeindustry #musicproducer #careerjourney

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    1 hr and 25 mins
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