Innovation Crush
Innovation Crush is a weekly podcast hosted by American innovation expert Chris Denson. The show launched in September 2013 and is part of the Wondery podcast network.[1]
''Innovation Crush” | |
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Presentation | |
Hosted by | Chris Denson |
Genre | Comedy, Interview |
Language | English |
Length | 30–80 minutes |
Production | |
No. of episodes | 236 |
Publication | |
Original release | September 1, 2013 | – present
Website | Innovation Crush |
Background
Denson currently serves as the Director of Ignition Factory, leading innovation at Omnicom Group, one of the world's largest media agencies.[2] While leading innovation and marketing efforts for brands and corporations, Denson was approached by Sideshow Network, a division of Levity Entertainment Group to create a podcast series for marketers. After a few development meetings, Innovation Crush was launched. Focusing on cutting edge creativity in business, technology and culture, Denson began "Innovation Crush" by interviewing the type of industry leading professionals and entrepreneurs he was working with already.[3] His personal motto is, “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at will begin to change.”[4] Speaking on "Innovation" overall, Denson explained to Forbes, "The more limited you are, the more creative you have to be. Time constraints eliminate second guesses. Constraint is a unifier.”[5]
In December 2016, Pat O’Brien of Business Rockstars profiled Denson his series, where Denson explained, “whether you're a mom trying to figure out a new way to motivate your kids, or the CEO of GE, there's always a new plateau to reach."[6]
Reception
On episode #78 Denson interviewed Lee David Zlotoff, creator of the series MacGyver about innovation both in terms of how he as a writer has utilized in subconscious mind to solve problems. The character, MacGyver, was popular around the world because he was able to solve problems with his brain instead of a gun. Lee David Zlotoff explains his view of innovation and what his process is like as a writer.[7]
The podcast has put together partnerships with outlets such Inc. Magazine,[8] SXSW,[9] Delta Airlines, Dell[10] and AT&T.[11] In 2016 Denson was profiled by Blavity,[12] Business Rockstars,[6] Breakout,[13] The People Series[14] and in October 2016 he was named by Adweek as one of the "12 Most Successful Media Agency Execs in Southern California."[15]
Notable guests
- Daymond John, entrepreneur and Shark Tank investor[16]
- Damian Kulash musician of OK Go[17]
- Nolan Bushnell Founder of Atari, Inc[18]
- Rob Dyrdek skateboarder[19]
- Dan Harmon writer and producer[20]
- Sugar Ray Leonard boxing legend, philanthropist, and entrepreneur[21]
- George Whitesides CEO of Virgin Galactic[22]
- Dennis Hong Popular Science's “10th most brilliant human being”[23]
- Chamillionaire rapper turned entrepreneur[24]
- Chris Dancy, Wired Magazine's most connected human[25]
- Ben Parr Mashable's former award-winning Editor-at-Large [26]
- Krisztina Holly Creator of the first TEDx[27]
References
- "Innovation Crush with Chris Denson - Sideshow Network - Home of Sideshow Network Podcasts".
- Sue Schwartz. "United States". OMD. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "Closing Keynote with Award-Winning Innovator Chris Denson". ArtsMarketing.org. Archived from the original on 2017-01-01. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "Chris Denson @Densonology on Joy: "the intersection of a giant smile and the verge of happy tears" | JUMP FOR JOY! Photo Project". Jumpforjoyphotoproject.wordpress.com. 2016-09-22. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "Why Adding Constraints Increases Innovation". Forbes.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "CRUSH INDUSTRIES | Chris Denson Interviewed By Pat O'Brien (VIDEO". Thecrush.co. 2016-12-18. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#78: Lee Zlotoff - How to MacGyver Anything by Innovation Crush | Free Listening on SoundCloud". Soundcloud.com. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "Chris Denson's articles". Inc.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "Chris Denson - Advisory Team". Operation Supply Drop. 2016-04-19. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "Dell on Twitter: "Our EIR @ElizabethGore on 'Starting the World Up' via @InnovationCrush on #SoundCloud"". Twitter. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- #32; September 01, 2016 (2016-09-01). "5 Traits of a Good Podcast Guest". Thebridge.att.net. Retrieved 2017-01-05.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
- "Learn about Sekou Andrews' poetic take on public speaking". Blavity.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "Creativity Creator â€" BREAKOUT". Breakout.today. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "Chris Denson: Innovation Enthusiast Reinventing Impact". Thepeopleseries.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-31. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- T.L. Stanley (2016-10-09). "Meet the 12 Most Successful Media Agency Execs in Southern California". Adweek. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#142: Daymond John - If At First You Don't Succeed by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#98: Damian Kulash (OK Go)- Mad Scientists at Work by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#37: Nolan & Brent Bushnell - Throne of Games by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#131: Rob Dyrdek - Obsessions, Lessons, and Progression by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#100: Dan Harmon - Revenge of the Nerd by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#33: Sugar Ray Leonard - Say Yes to the Yes by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#5: George Whitesides - Virgin Goes Galactic by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#80: Dennis Hong - Robots, Magic, and Happiness by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#79: Chamillionaire - From Rap Ventures to Venture Capital by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#43: Chris Dancy - Half Man, Half Gadget by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#81: Ben Parr - Cracking the Attention Deficit by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. 2016-12-20. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- "#30: Krisztina "Z" Holly - The Quest for Questions by Innovation Crush". Soundcloud.com. Retrieved 2017-01-05.