Adah Parris, Author at MediaCat

Adah Parris

Visionary Keynote Speaker and Consultant

Adah Parris is a polymath, tech futurist, anti-disciplinary artist, and activist. She is the creator of Cyborg Shamanism™, a philosophy that combines ancient wisdom, living systems and digital technology to inspire innovation and encourage people to consider the kind of ancestors they want to be. Adah is also a sought-after speaker, recognised as a TED Talks Global Emerging Innovator. Her unique perspective on innovation, transformation, and technology has led her to explore the impact of technology on identity, culture, economics, and ecosystems. Adah is particularly interested in how to adopt emerging technologies in a way that aligns with one's values and promotes social justice. As the Chair of Mental Health First Aid England and the Advisory Group for the Centre for Cultural Value, she is a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and cultural diversity. Adah is also a Fellow of The Royal Society of the Arts. Image credit: Stuey B.

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Musk, techno-feudalism and power in the media industry

'The media and advertising industries must emerge as catalysts for change'... 30.08.2024

The environmental impact of digital content creation

For lasting change our digital advocacy must translate into real-world impact... 18.07.2024

Nostalgia and innovation in digital design

'There's a shared longing for tactile experiences in our digital lives'... 15.04.2024

Laughing at the edge of creation

Isn't it strange, to create something that hates you?... 12.03.2024

What the media industry can learn from COP28

The ongoing debate over ownership versus stewardship... 18.12.2023

Unveiling the myth: biases and truisms in AI ethics

Let's reshape our relationship with technology... 20.07.2023

Confronting the uncomfortable: beyond the Age of Discontent

Our inability to sit with uncomfortable has become a default mode for many... 20.04.2023

How iProspect ran Capri-Sun’s biggest DOOH campaign to date

How VCCP made an anti-scammer AI granny for O2

Can a brand safety and performance mindset co-exist in 2025?

Don’t overthink economic factors — capitalise on consumer spending

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Revisiting EssenceMediacom’s 2024 media predictions

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Diamond industry calls for urgent marketing revival

2025 media trends, with dentsu and iProspect

Tom Gent on creating standout multi-platform video content

Talking regenerative brand design with Bob Sheard

Simon Akers and Jaz Poke on neurodiversity in media

Spotify playlists for brands: more than just tunes

Why creativity matters more than ever in digital advertising

Low stakes and new intimacies: social media in 2025

How do ad lengths impact attention?

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