Welcome to Shanghai Zhan, aka. Shanghai Station. The only station in Shanghai’s world-famous metro that exists as a podcast. Listen to Bryce Whitwam and Ali Zein Kazmi debate with guests on their experiences and aspirati…
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China's Beauty Revolution with Shiseido's Carol Zhou
2026-08-0940m
Carol Zhou returns to ShanghaiZhan nearly 100 episodes after her first appearance to explore how China's beauty industry has transformed from an emerging trend into a global innovation powerhouse. As Senior Vice Presiden...
Surviving Toxic Corporate Culture with the Zen Hustle Code
2026-07-1845m
"Slogger" or "Kisser?" Which one are you?
We've all been told that there are only two ways to the top. You either go the slogger route, grind yourself to a fine powder, give up your weekends and social life to get ahead...
Where AI Ends and the Creative Leap Begins: Arthur Ma
2026-06-2436m
Is there a balance in the creation of advertising and the use of AI?
Many are signaling a massive transformation of the industry. With cutting-edge AI video creation tools, China is at the forefront of this paradox. ...
The Shanghaizhan Riff Off-Gordan Domlija
2026-06-1041m
For Shanghai Zhan’s “100th episode month,” Bryce and Ali welcome back Elucidate X Founder and Managing Partner Gordan Domlija for a fast-moving riff on the biggest themes from the show’s history: the collapse of the old ...
China, Japan, Korea: The New Cultural Triangle for Brands
2026-06-0350m
Episode 100! We start the podcast with a bit of reflection on our journey, which began back in November 2021.
Then we ask the question: Is the old China-first Asia marketing playbook breaking down? Julien Lapka, found...
The End of Digital Transformation As We Know It
2026-05-2846m
Episode 99!: Mariano Bosaz, author of Digital Mindset: Marketing Strategies in the Age of AI, joins the podcast to argue that “digital transformation” is no longer a department, a buzzword, or a consultant’s slide deck. ...
The Fragile Dragon: China’s New Opportunities & Challenges
2026-04-1946m
Is China both powerful and vulnerable?
We delve into China’s innovation paradox, exploring how the landscape has shifted from a gold-rush mentality to highly competitive, sophisticated market dynamics. As we discuss the ...
The Art of Cultural Resonance in an AI Enabled World
2026-03-2341m
In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion with Coca-Cola NPAC Director Bassam Qureshi about the complexities of cultural resonance in marketing. They explore whether brands can create cultural moments or m...
Exploring China's Railway Revolution 高铁时代
2026-02-1441m
We engage with David Feng, a railway visionary, to explore the transformative impact of China's high-speed rail system. They discuss the sociological implications, the changing nature of work, the competition between air...
Navigating The New Normal: Big China 2026 Trends
2026-02-0144m
In this episode, we engage in a lively discussion about the evolving landscape of marketing and consumer behavior in China, particularly in light of Totem Media's China Marketing and Trends Report. They explore the incre...
How to Create a Brand on U.S. TikTok Shop
2025-12-2458m
We unpack what it really takes for brands to win on TikTok Shop—beyond discounts, virality, and short-term sales spikes. Joined by Danni Lin, co-founder of NEXTT Brand Accelerator, the conversation explores how social co...
Pirates in the Navy: The New Ad Agency Model
2025-11-2553m
The agency model isn’t just unraveling — it’s turning into a navy full of pirates.
As holding companies consolidate century-old brands, AI accelerates production, and CMOs prioritize short-term numbers over long-term br...
The Gen Z Agency Talent Paradox
2025-11-2541m
Research from NYU Stern professor Suzy Welch shows that only 2% of Generation Z possess the core values that hiring managers value most: achievement, learning, and an "unbridled desire to work." Instead, Gen Z emphasizes...
Thriving in the Ad Talent Shake-Up with Jean-Michel Wu
2025-10-0743m
The advertising industry's talent crisis isn't coming—it's here.
As AI automates junior roles, consolidation eliminates mid-level positions, and holding companies restructure at unprecedented speed, professionals at eve...
Special treat this week! We're sharing an interview Bryce made with Wenchi Yu on Perspectives.
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The Uncertain Future of the Agency Holdco
2025-07-1355m
Has agency consolidation begun to backfire? The media agency is undergoing a massive transformation as holding companies consolidate their operations & rebrand around unified entities. What does this seismic shift mean ...
Being an Innovative Leader in Today's New Reality
2025-06-2650m
China's business landscape in 2025 is unforgiving—consumer spending is down, competition is fiercer than ever, and companies face a brutal reality: adapt or die. The old playbooks aren't working, traditional marketing ap...
The Dark Side of the China Media Business
2025-06-1848m
Today’s episode delves into a facet of the China media business that everyone is aware of, but few are willing to discuss. Media corruption was so prevalent in the early days of the digital industry in 2010 that it becam...
