In-house agencies have grown in size and stature over the past 20 years. ECD Kevin Frank was there early on, leaving agency life to lead creative teams at Apple and LinkedIn. Now he’s living an expat life in Paris. In this 39-minute Ad Chatter from AdPulp, Kevin talks with host Dan Goldgeier about: Life at Apple during the passing of Steve Jobs How to lead creative teams and deliver effective …
Ad Chatter Season 5, Episode 2: RAPP’s Troy Hitch Talks Leadership, AI, and Musicals
A theater major from Kentucky isn't necessarily the most likely candidate to become a CCO of a major agency, but Troy Hitch, Global Chief Creative Officer of RAPP, is the product of a number of adventurous experiences. In this 35-minute Ad Chatter, Troy talks with host Dan Goldgeier about: • The “Ego Epiphany” that good Creative Directors should have • What holding companies do well – and don’t do well • The …
Healthy Teams Make Great Things
Collaboration is the key that unlocks creative greatness. The best films, music, food, advertising, media, and so on, are all made by teams. Therefore, joining a highly functional team and learning to be a productive member of the team is the way forward for ambitious makers. Two professors at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas wanted to bring this message to their students and the world. Mike Wiggins …
Ad Chatter Season 5, Episode 1: Steve Harrison Talks About Ad Legend Howard Gossage
We have a returning guest! Host Dan Goldgeier chats with Steve Harrison about his new book, co-written with Dave Dye, The Howard Gossage Show – and what it can teach you about advertising, fun, fame, and manipulating the media. In this 29-minute podcast, Dan and Steve chat about: • What made Howard Gossage’s work so unique • How Howard became famous along with his clients • What Howard would be doing …
Visible Start Is A New Training Program for Women Over 45
Ageism is one of the most embarrassing problems in the advertising industry. It's a topic we continue to cover in these pages and a problem that lingers like the vilest of stenches. At the same time, some of the industry's smartest people are working on solutions. Jane Evans, author of Invisible to Invaluable: Unleashing the Power of Midlife Women and founder of Uninvisibility, says, "It’s safe to say that women …
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Influential Voices in the Marketing and Advertising Industry Today
Last year I tried to resist AI. I had my reasons, and have them still, but I'm adopting a different, more curious, and accepting posture now. That's what led me to ask my AI Assistant, Claude, to name the 10 most influential voices in the advertising industry today. Claude quickly named Seth Godin and Bob Hoffman, plus unnamed heads of trade organizations like the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), American …
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Ad Chatter Season 4, Episode 4: Featuring Artist Chad Rea
"When I went to Mother, it was like I was asked to put on my funny pants. At Pyro, I wasn't allowed to be funny. It was more about being cool. And so when I went to Mother, if I tried to do anything cool, it was like, where's the joke?" This episode of Ad Chatter features a conversation between David Burn of Adpulp and artist, writer, gallerist, tour guide, teacher, and activist Chad Rea. Chad has a degree …
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Change Agents Are Always Needed, Even If They’re Not Always Welcome
I don't hear the words, "change agent" too often these days and that's okay. Buzzwords never contain much value in the first place. But let's not confuse the buzzy name for the work. The work of a change agent is to make a difference by recognizing what must change, and then having the chops and influence to change it. The best brand strategists are change agents. In September, I wrote: When hiring a strategist …
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