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Watch the latest episodes of Agency Agenda and Design Heaven Design Hell with Tom Hadley.

Simon Cook's latest videos

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 16

Agency Agenda episode 16

This week, I discuss the bane of a professional designer's existence, Canva.

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 15

Agency Agenda episode 15

This week, I discuss why I believe MLB has done such a good job with their City Connect sub-brand.

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 14

Agency Agenda episode 14

This week, I discuss why UX forms a vital part of the Website Design process.

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 13

Agency Agenda episode 13

This week, I discuss why Brand Guidelines are vital for businesses of all sizes.

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 12

Agency Agenda episode 12

This week, I look in-depth at the recent cross-branding collaboration between the MLS and Apple TV+.

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 11

Agency Agenda episode 11

This week, I discuss the three key reasons for choosing a talented all-rounder freelancer.

Design Heaven Design Hell Cover Episode 5

Design Heaven Design Hell 5

Design-excellence as perfected by Nourished

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 9

Agency Agenda episode 9

Web Designer Red Flags

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 8

Agency Agenda episode 8

Does the agency hierarchy benefit clients?

Design Heaven Design Hell Cover Episode 4

Design Heaven Design Hell 4

The Oracle, The Lexicon and Eden digital review

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 7

Agency Agenda episode 7

The importance of client feedback

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 6

Agency Agenda episode 6

Should I disclose the project decision-makers?

Design Heaven Design Hell Cover Episode 3

Design Heaven Design Hell 3

An in-depth look at the admin life app doqit

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 5

Agency Agenda episode 5

Should I commission photography or use stock?

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 4

Agency Agenda episode 4

Should design agencies trust their clients' ideas?

Design Heaven Design Hell Cover Episode 2

Design Heaven Design Hell 2

Discussing the innovative home office brand Hully

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 3

Agency Agenda episode 3

Why are copywriters being undervalued?

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 2

Agency Agenda episode 2

Should I ask my agency to pitch for me?

Design Heaven Design Hell Cover Episode 1

Design Heaven Design Hell 1

Reviewing B2B legal platform Founder Catalyst

Agency Agenda Cover Episode 1

Agency Agenda episode 1

How many iterations should my agency offer me?