<p>David Quinn brings a mix of theatre, advertising insight, and cultural curiosity that feels both refreshing and grounded on this episode of The Global Discussion. As founder and Business Director of Bloom, the Dublin-based creative and strategic agency, David has spent decades helping challenger brands punch above their weight. His work with Brady Family Ham is the example most people know, but the thinking behind it is what really sets the tone for his approach.</p><p><br></p><p>David traced the path that led him from the underground theatre scene in Galway to becoming a respected voice in Irish advertising. The journey is anything but linear, and that is what makes it compelling.</p><p><br></p><p>00:44 - Bloom Advertising and building Brady Family Ham into a market leader</p><p>01:15 - Punchbag Theatre, found spaces, and the origins of &quot;Eclipsed.&quot;</p><p>07:23 - Magdalene Laundries, national reaction, and Tommy Tiernan&#39;s early days</p><p>08:41 - Founding Bloom, Bloomsday inspiration, and working with challenger brands</p><p>17:18 - How theatre and advertising intersect: big ideas, pitching, and performance</p><p>17:46 - &quot;A Modest Proposal,&quot; homelessness, and savage satire in modern Ireland</p><p>26:32 - From cave paintings to AI: the future of media, IAPI, and advice for young creatives</p><p><br></p><p>Watch or Listen to The Global Discussion</p><p>Spotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/3QdMqfz...</p><p>Web ► https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com⁠</p><p>YouTube ► / @theglobaldiscussion </p><p>Others ► LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook </p><p><br></p><p>Join the newsletter via the website for updates on new episodes.</p>