Skandl

02/11/2020

A little while ago we got the chance to work with and their team on creating their brand book, which is an important tool for maintaining consistency, decision making, and scalability when it comes to branding and communications. We are excited to finally share a sneak peak of the final result!

The Amsterdam based company puts fans first, which is a philosophy that helped them fight fraud in the ticket marketplace since they were founded in 2012. They have given many of us the chance to see that show, game, or concert we wanted to see so badly, which is why we were excited for the opportunity to work with their team.

Click the link in our bio for the full project write up 👀✨

26/06/2020

It took a while, but we are excited to finally present the last podcast of season 1 of Skandl Talks. And it was with none other than Gunifort Uwambaga - publisher and co-owner of MENDO .

We had a great time chopping it up about the world of books, his journey from stock boy to co-owner, how fatherhood has given him a newly found view on life, the rise of the African creative scene, and much more. Make sure to give this one a listen, it is truly insightful and inspirational. Enjoy!

Watch:
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05/06/2020

Writing this, and commenting on the topic of racism as two white males can feel difficult, because we will never be able to relate or speak from personal experience. That being said, we feel that it is important to empathise, and put ourselves in the shoes of others, who do not benefit from the privilege we have. We do not know everything regarding the subject, but seek to continue to educate ourselves and use our white privilege to make a difference. Not just now. Always.

18/05/2020

For the 16th episode of SKANDL TALKS we had the pleasure of welcoming Amsterdam based designer William Ampofo to the studio to discuss his journey of building his own fashion label Cruèl. We chopped it up about his creative vision for cruel, his efforts to re-define fashion week, as well as some practical insights into building a brand.

To listen to the full episode, check out the links below:

Watch:
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08/05/2020

Since the beginning of the corona crisis, we have been working on new collaborations, so that everyone can listen to the best new music from home. That is why we have put our heads together with UNWISE to cook up something special. A total of eight DJs came by the Chicago Social Club to spin their current favorites.

For the second set of our collaboration we had the founder of UNWISE himself pull up behind the decks. Shaeef delivered a banger of a set on his home turf - the Chicago Social Club. If you like HipHop slappers, R&B, and a hint of Afro then this set is for you. Check it out, and make sure to show some love by pulling up at the next UNWISE edition once 'rona season is over. Enjoy!

💥WATCH:
https://youtu.be/ZWibLKH-Pu4

💥LISTEN:
https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/edpiiu

💥SOUNDCLOUD:
https://soundcloud.com/skandlamsterdam/skandl-music-x-unwise-ep-39-shaeef

03/05/2020

Since the beginning of the corona crisis, we have been working on new collaborations, so that everyone can listen to the best new music from home. That is why we have put our heads together with Unwise to cook up something special. A total of eight DJs came by the Chigaco Social Club to spin their current favorites.

The first set we want to share with you is by none other than Waxfiend. His carefully curated set really hit home and has us missing those long summer nights with the homies. Waxfiend is also known for founding Jamrock (one of Holland’s most successful parties) and has produced award winning mixcd’s of Dutch artists such as Kempi and The Opposities. Make sure you check out this set, and start vibing in your living room. Enjoy!

06/04/2020

The second selector of the collaboration with Cereal & Chill is Amsterdam based Camtrao, who put together a fresh set composed of new afro tunes, several of his own edits, and some hiphop bangers. Having been in the game for some time now, his mixing was superb and made his selected tunes blend beautifully. Make sure to check out the full set, and bump it on your balcony so you and your whole neighbourhood get a dose of good vibes during these sunny quarantine days.. Enjoy and stay safe out there! ✨

Check out the full set here:

Watch:
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04/04/2020

For the 15th episode of SKANDL TALKS we had the pleasure of welcoming Amsterdam based visual artist Brian Elstak to the studio. During the podcast he shared his personal journey of finding his way in the creative industry, his thoughts on music, the influence of pop-culture, and the importance supporting your locals.

In this snippet we chop it up about why it’s so important to be genuine in whatever you do, as people can sense whether or not your intentions are true. Brian points out that the first step to being genuine is creating something that YOU like and are happy with. Once you do that, good things will follow.

To enjoy the full podcast, make sure to check out the links below:

Watch:
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29/03/2020

We decided it would be a good idea to use the SKANDL MUSIC platform to highlight some of our favourite venues that our city has to offer. Since we're all on Lock-down during 'Rona Season we joined forces with Amsterdam's Cereal & Chill to bring you a selection of talented Selectors. For this collaboration, the 8 DJs will each deliver a care package of tunes & good vibes during this time of isolation.

First up is Amsterdam OG Dj Abstract who put together a quality set with the perfect balance of classics, bangers, vibe tracks, and the unexpected. As a cherry on top he gave us a little demo of his scratching skills - Enjoy and stay safe out there!

Watch:
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04/03/2020

💡Consider this when working with ‘influencers’ 👀

In one of our latest podcasts with Avant Arte co-founder Christian Luiten we exchanged our views on ‘influencers’.

Nowadays it is easy to find ‘influencers’ who have a ton of reach, which makes them attractive to brands when it comes to pushing product. But to have real lasting impact with your brand you want to be represented and respected by those individuals who are influencing the ‘influencers’.

If you are at a point with your brand where you are planning your influencer strategy, then we promise that you will get some good insights out of this snippet.

To listen to the full podcast, follow the link below:

👉🏼https://open.spotify.com/episode/34ABXfFxB41co6ryTS7ydx

19/02/2020

💡How to Build an 'Authentic' Brand in 2020💡


We are excited to bring you the third practical blog post in our on-going series about Brand Building.


‘How to build an Authentic Brand in 2020’ is a reflection of things we have learned by talking to the owners and key players of some of Amsterdam’s most successful creative brands. The experiences they shared with us provided some key insights into what building an ‘authentic’ brand even means, and how to go about it.


This is followed by a practical step-by-step guide, featuring PAQ, on how to add value via your brand content, and as a result build a loyal community. After all, a community that accepts and trusts your brand is the only way to truly being able to claim the ‘authenticity’ title.

Everyone wants to build an 'authentic' brand in the eyes of their consumer. This article outlines how brands can leverage value-add content to do so.