A Virtual Cuppa with…Trendy Grandad
With a name like Trendy Grandad we needed to find out more and we weren't disappointed. Stokely is full of energy and ideas for creating scroll-stopping video content, particularly for trend-setting brands looking for something different.
Here's his story...
Tell us a bit about your back story?
So, in short, my journey started when I was 18 years old, I left Norfolk to pursue a television production career in Manchester, my first ever job was day running on the Jeremy Kyle show (Yes it was an interesting job! - I could write a whole blog on just this!)I was only meant to be in Manchester for a month but ended up working at ITV for 3 years, and it was there where I built up my job title to Assistant Producer.I left ITV as I wanted to explore working for other media channels, in those 2 years I grew my career portfolio to create more tv shows, to another promotion becoming a freelance television producer, to work on lots of hidden camera commercials for global brands & then eventually set up my side hustle filming in clubs & bars on the weekend! Little did I know at the time this side hustle was the birth of Trendy Grandad! For anyone wondering, Trendy Grandad was named after my Grandad, the most fashionable old dude ever & the man I look up to every day!
Why did you set up Trendy Grandad?
Honestly, I set up TG because I hated not having the freedom of working under people! I remember I tried to pick up a camera for 4 years in my TV career & was never given the opportunity, as I soon I took it into my own hands, in the space of 6 months I was filming for the 02 in Manchester!Secondly, I wanted the freedom to work with some of the coolest brands in the world! My ultimate goal is Nike - it will happen one day!
Who is it for?
TG is for forward-thinking brands & brands that don't want conventional. Even when we work with corporate brands we like to spice it up.We are an energetic group of guys & we feel our content resonates with that!Check out one of vids here - https://youtu.be/0k27Qe30lrU
What are you most excited about in content production this year?
I feel like TG is well equipped now to reach these bigger brands & work with them, that being possibly on the horizon really excites me!
How are you making a difference?
My biggest passion is helping people get into the industry! It was only 6 years ago that someone gave me a leg up in my career, without that I wouldn't have gained all of the experience & contacts that I did, so I always try to pass that on as much as I can. Anyone that approaches me for help, I will do everything in my power to give them a leg up, no matter how busy I am.
What brand would you most like to work with?
Nike. 100%
8 years ago I went to their HQ in Oregon and from that day I was fascinated with the brand, they are just so cool - ha!
If you could have a virtual cuppa with anyone who would it be?
Cor I love a cuppa! They say don't meet your idols though right? Haha! For me I would love to speak to Chris Martin of Coldplay, my Grandad and I admire them. I particularly admire their journey, struggles and determination to make it to the top of their game!
If you’d like to find out more about how Trendy Grandad could help you visit
https://www.trendygrandad.com/