founder of gleam dom smales is here to lift the lid on the brit crew era, how gleam began, spills the tea on hello world live - plus what still matters in talent today: relationships, negotiation, and making great entertainment - not just ads.

we’re talking…

- how gleam really started

- 2010–14: building before the brand money arrived + key hires

- brit crew throwback

- leading through growth (wins, mistakes, burnout

- the next wave: creator-led formats, streamers, and the future of mainstream media

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