The A-List Podcast: Recent Episodes
Tom Christmann
A podcast about breaking into the advertising industry featuring the best in the business. Sponsored by AdHouse Advertising School
đď¸ Get ready for a dose of pure inspiration! đIn this episode of ALP, Tom Christmann speaks with creative, hip hop artist and activist, Roshmond "Sum" Patten, Creative Director at creative agency GLOW. đĽ Discover how his unique journey from music journalism to advertising has shaped his creative prowess and provided a fresh perspective in the industry.Sum comes from a long line of educators and graduated from Morehouse College with a Biology degree. But his passion for music and knack for writing led him to break into the advertising world through a social agency at a music magazine. đľ From there, he embarked on an exciting freelancing career, taking on various roles as a social media manager, deal-maker for hip-hop artists, and even training the genre AI on streaming services. Talk about versatility! đ§But Sum's quest for a life of experimentation and creating his own sources of revenue didn't stop there. Sum's music has made waves too, being featured in numerous TV shows and video games. đŽIn this conversation, Sum shares his insights into crafting award-winning social media campaigns, including his work on the acclaimed Donald Glover show "Atlanta" while at Cashmere Agency. đIf you're an ad student or creative professional seeking inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. Gain valuable insights from Sum's journey, his unconventional career choices, and his unique approach to creativity. đThe A-List Podcast is proudly sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School, where you can unlock your creative potential and take your skills to the next level. You get 10 weeks of zoom classes with a working ad pro for just $699. Register now at adhousenyc.com! đEnjoy the episode!
This is the A-List, the podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business.In this episode, our host Tom Christmann talks with Mike Manheimer, Chief Marketing Officer at Postscript.io. Mike ditched his pre-law plan to join a software startup where he learned every aspect of marketing before a random meeting on an elevator led to his CMO job at SMS company Postscript. If you want to learn how to craft an SMS campaign like Mr. Beast, this is the episode for you. The A-List is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School, where weâve got three classes this session (starts week of June 12!), including one called PHARMA FOR NONHACKS where youâll learn all the special pharma rules and then learn how to break them.GOT ANY BEANS?!
In this episode of the A-List podcast, sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School, Tom Christmann talks with Jaime Cabrera, Group Creative Director on Hyundai at Innocean USA in Los Angeles, California.Jaimeâs focus at Innocean is whatâs called âExperiential marketingâ. Itâs sometimes called "engagement marketing" and âevent marketing". Encompassing everything from car shows to virtual in-car experiences, experiential is a marketing strategy that directly engages consumers and invites and encourages them to participate in the evolution of a brand or a brand experience. To experiential marketers, the audience isnât just a passive receiver of messages. Rather, the audience is actively involved in the production and co-creation of marketing programs, developing a relationship with the brand.Jaime (pronounced HYâ-may) was born in El Paso, Texas to Mexican immigrant parents and he went to the University of Texas Austin where he studied broadcast and film. A talented musician, Jaime headed to L.A. to record some albums. Heâs got some excellent music on Spotify under the name J Cabrera. While he was pursuing his musical dreams, he started working at a small agency in El Paso called The Laster Group (now known as CultureSpan) creating 360 campaigns for car dealerships. He was even the star of his very first ad.Jaime is, at his core, a storyteller. In addition to his music and his ad work, heâs also an author and podcaster. His book is called Whatâs The Big Idea?: An Indispensable Guide To Becoming A Kick-Ass Creative Director and his podcast, Confessions of a Creative Director, takes the ideas in that book and uses them as discussion points with Creative Directors from all over the world, including our very own Tom Christmann.Samples of Jaimeâs song about his mom, entitled âHey Mariaâ, are used in this episode with permission from Jaime.Enjoy the episode. And remember⌠ADHOUSE SUMMER ZOOM CLASSES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON. REGISTER NOW AT ADHOUSENYC.COM.
Another week, another A-List, the podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School. Hosted by Tom Christmann, Executive Creative Director at Catch+Release and one of the head #adnerds at Adhouse, where zoom classes start FEBRUARY 15. <
Hello and Welcome to the A-List Podcast, the podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School. Hosted by Tom Christmann, Executive Creative Director at Catch+Release and one of the head adnerds at Adhouse.In this episode, recorded in the fall of 2022, youâll hear Tom's chat with Matt Vitou, Executive Creative Director at Mother in New York City. Matt and Tom talk about about:⢠Growing up on video games and MTV in Cleveland⢠Learning about advertising at Loyola New Orleans⢠Burning every bridge in New Orleans with one email⢠Discovering the Creative Circus in Atlanta⢠Why every ad-hopeful should be on LinkedIn⢠How he wound up losing his shirt at Wuhan prison in China⢠Creativity dietsWe'll also hear some great tips on staying inspired, including the Criterion Collection and the practice of wandering cities known as DĂŠrive.If you are curious about breaking into the ad business or want to be inspired to do your best work, youâre in the right place.Music: Ross Hopman of Duotone Audio Group.
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Hello and welcome to The A-List, the podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. This episode is a conversation between host Tom Christmann and MicĂśl Rankin, ACD and very first creative hire at Majority, an agency co-founded by Shaquille O'Neill, Omid Farhang, Asmirh Davis and Jorge Hernandez.
MicĂśl is the creator of #YouAreDopeShow on LinkedIN. He's also been named an Adweek Top Creative 100. And his "Vax That Thing Up" for the BLK dating app just won a lion at Cannes. But MicĂśl did not always dream of ad stardom. In fact, he is still working on a music career even as he pursues ad excellence at Majority.
In this episode, you'll hear how he followed his passions from Pittsburgh Technical Institute to the Disney College Program in Orlando to working on his performance chops in Atlanta as a contemporary of Wiz Khalifa. Until a job at iHeart Radio changed his life forever.
This is a story about breaking templates by being yourself. This is a story about doing what you feel. This is a story about vibing and letting success find you. And we hope you enjoy listening as much as we did making it. And if you do, please like and subscribe and share and talk us up.
Or don't. Either way, we're vibing. Thanks to MicĂśl Rankin.
Lisa Topol is a big believer in kindness. As she likes to say, âGood things follow it.â So itâs not surprising that she recently took the job of Managing Partner, Executive Creative Director at Oberland, the industryâs leading purpose-driven ad agency founded by Bill Oberlander and Drew Train.
In this episode of The A-List Podcast, Tom Christmann talks with Lisa about her over 20 years in advertising, which started when the late Chris Wall hired her out of his Adhouse class (oh, hello!) to work on IBM at Ogilvy. Lisa has been a copywriter, a CD and a CCO. Sheâs worked on Nike at Wieden + Kennedy and changed the way tampons a marketed at JWT. She managed teams with upwards of 200 people. She was named one of the 30 most creative women in advertising by Business Insider and was listed as one of the top 27 creative leaders in the country by Adweek. Her work won nearly every major industry award.
In her spare time, Lisa has taken her dogs to the highest levels of international competition in the sport of dog agility, becoming the 2 time Westminster Agility Champion and representing the United States team at the World Agility Championships. Sheâs also a board member of Time's Up Advertising, runs a Facebook group for progressive activists and cherishes being a mentor to women in advertising and seeing them rise up the ranks.
Oh, and her grandmother was a stand-up comic in the mold of Ms. Maisel, who worked with an accordion player on the temple circuit in Long Island. This episode is full of famous names and funny stories. Thanks for listening. Please rate, share and subscribe wherever you get podcasts.
What are you doing this summer? Why not up your ad game by taking a class at Adhouse Advertising School? Classes are taught by working ad pros live on zoom so you can take them from anywhere. You get ten weeks of classes for just seven hundred ninety nine dollars. Youâll practice turning briefs into brilliance every week and youâll meet some new friends along the way, including special A-List guests that can help you break into your dream agency. Adhouse students have gotten jobs at some of the top agencies in the world, including Wieden & Kennedy, Mischief, BBDO and McCann. Classes are first-come-first-served, so register today at adhousenyc.com. Thatâs adhousenyc.com. Adhouse Advertising School. Classes for Adnerds. Taught by Adnerds.
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Hello adnerds. And welcome to The A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Today weâll head to the Great White North and youâll hear our host Tom Christmann in conversation with Dan Nelken, a freelance creative who lives in Vancouver Canada. Dan is the author of a fabulous new book called A Self-Help Guide For Copywriters. You can buy a copy, and subscribe to his excellent free newsletter, at nelkencreative.com. Tom was surprised to hear that Dan started his career at 28 after he had had it with driving a forklift for a living. Eventually, Dan found himself at Chiat Day Vancouver, then went off on his own. Now he wants to help others find their confidence. This is a story about relentlessly doing what you love. And keeping at it until you win. Oh and Dan is coming out with an online course, too. You can find more information at Nelkencreative.com. So letâs listen in on this conversation with the very friendly Dan Nelken.
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This has been the A-List, sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School where summer zoom classes will be starting the week of June 13. You get ten weeks for just seven hundred and ninety nine dollars. Classes fill up fast and itâs first come first served, so register early at adhousenyc.com.
What are you doing this summer? Why not up your ad game by taking a class at Adhouse Advertising School? Classes are taught by working ad pros live on zoom so you can take them from anywhere. You get ten weeks of classes for just seven hundred ninety nine dollars. Youâll practice turning briefs into brilliance every week and youâll meet some new friends along the way, including special A-List guests that can help you break into your dream agency. Adhouse students have gotten jobs at some of the top agencies in the world, including Wieden & Kennedy, Mischief, BBDO and McCann. Classes are first-come-first-served, so register today at adhousenyc.com. Thatâs adhousenyc.com. Adhouse Advertising School. Classes for Adnerds. Taught by Adnerds.
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Hello adnerds. And welcome to The A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. In this episode, Tom Christmann talks with Matt MacDonald, who was just promoted to Chief Creative Officer of BBDO New York. His story starts in Peoria Illinois, where he was the first generation of his family NOT to work at the Caterpillar factory making tractors. His journey went from the high school speech team to working at a local Peoria ad agency to UT Austin and eventually New York City, where he arrived just in time for 9/11 and all the havoc it brought to the city. This is a story about adaptation, loving the process and doing whatever it takes to live your dream. With plenty of practical advice and funny stories along the way.
The A-List is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School, where summer zoom classes will be starting the week of June 13. You get ten weeks for just $799 USD. Classes fill up fast and itâs first come first served, so register early at adhousenyc.com.
You can find Tom Christmann at tomchristmann.net and on most social platforms @ mongoindustries. Thanks for listening. And, as always, thanks to Ross Hopman at Duotone Audio for the music.
Hello adnerds! And welcome to another episode of The A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. In this episode, Tom Christmann -- ECD at Vayner Media and co-dean at Adhouse Advertising School -- speaks with Analisa Goodin, Founder and CEO of Catch & Release.
After art school, Analisa started taking on side gigs to fund her art. One of those gigs was helping Goodby Silverstein & Partners source found content for a Sprint campaign. That side job led her to starting her own company to help agencies and brands source, clear, and license found content from across the internet for their campaigns.
This episode of The A-List podcast is all about being nimble, curious, and saying YES. So letâs say YES⌠to Analisa Goodin.
The A-List is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School. You get 10 weeks of classes for just $699. Our latest class starts March 17, 2022 on zoom with our newest ad pro: creative director Rich Wakefield. Sign up now at adhousenyc.com.
Hey #adnerds! Welcome to another episode of The A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. In this episode, our host Tom Christmann talks with Jason Bagley, a freelance creative who spent 16 years working at Wieden & Kennedy in Portland.
Jason's origin story is full of insight and humor. You'll hear how he landed his dream job (replacing Jeff Kling who had written the Miller High Life ads that Jason loved so much). You'll hear how he then rose in the ranks, despite a deep case of imposter syndrome. You'll hear how he learned to have 400 ideas at a time (imposter syndrome helps).
And you'll hear why Jason has now opened The Audacious School of Astonishing Pursuits (schoolofastonishingpursuits.com), where he runs an 8-week coaching course called Creative Megamachine, teaching things like how to find your voice, how to take your ideas to the edge of madness and more.
This is a great episode full of awesome advice. Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Jason Bagley.
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Hello, #adnerds and welcome to another episode of The A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Tom Christmann has been busy starting his new job as ECD at Vayner Media and being co-dean at Adhouse Advertising School. (And getting COVID) (he's okay now).
But he promises to start dropping episodes more regularly, starting with this conversation with Cameron Day, author of the new book Chew With Your Mind Open.
Cameron is a second-generation advertising man. His dad, Guy Day, co-founded Chiat Day. And heâs spent the last quarter-century working at agencies big and small, practicing what his dad taught him. The way Cameron tells it: âIâve had a hand in building some damn fine brands, contributed a few nice ads along the way, and made a handful of treasured friends.â
Listen as Cameron and Tom discuss Cameron's story including a fascinating deep dive into how one award-winning Rolling Stone campaign came to life.
IMPORTANT: Cameron's book is great and you can get a signed copy with some neat swag at iamcameronday.com.
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Hey Adnerds! It's time for another episode of The A-List Podcast, sponsored by adhousenyc.com. This episode, host Tom Christmann talks to Pete Favat, Creative Chairman at Deutsch LA, which describes itself as "a data-inspired, culturally shaped creative studio."
Pete started at Wunderman in New York, but really fell in love with advertising on a trip to LA for his first TV shoot, which ended up winning awards. Today, he works at an agency that sits at the intersection of entertainment, technology and culture. Clients include Walmart, Taco Bell, Dr Pepper, Georgia-Pacific, Lowe's, Bayer, Nintendo, PetSmart and Snapple.
Tom and Pete talk about the importance of craft, the difference between the New York, Boston and Los Angeles ad scenes, and the integrated, multi-disciplinary approach Deutsch is using at the agency's in-house production studio, Steelhead.
Thanks for listening. And please share our show with an #adnerd friend. Thanks.
Hello, fellow #adnerds and welcome to The A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business.
In this episode, Host Tom Christmann talks with Hannes Ciatti, former founder of JohnXHannes and current founder and Chief Creative Officer of Alto New York, a creative company for courageous brands.
Hannes has made some iconic work over his career. He made Misty Copeland go viral for Under Armour. He helped Jon Makovich start a menswear line with Squarespace. And he dropped the worldâs first expensible music video for Expensify with 2Chainz.
But Hannesâ story begins in a little town in a tiny village in Northern Italy. From there, he would make his way to Germany, then Australia and finally New York, where he and his partner, John McKelvey would be hired by none other than David Droga before going on to start JohnxHannes.
This is an epic story that goes from the Dolomites to Droga5. And thereâs plenty to learn along the way. Whether youâre just starting out or looking to start your own agency.
You can check out all the work and reach out to Hannes at altony.co.
The A-List is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School, where weâve got new classes starting at the end of September. You get ten weeks of classes with an ad pro for way less than the big ad schools charge. Apply today at adhousenyc.com and weâll get you in. All classes are on zoom so you can take them from anywhere. Even the Dolomites.
Contact Tom Christmann at tomchristmann.net. Thanks for listening. Please rate and subscribe to the a-list wherever you listen to podcasts. And thanks to Ross Hopman over at Duotone Audio Group for the music. Get vaccinated if you can. See you soon!
This is The A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. In this episode, Tom Christmann, freelance copywriter at tomchristmann.net and co-dean at Adhouse Advertising School, speaks with David Esrati of The Next Wave in Dayton Ohio.
David is a true #Adnerd in every sense of the word. Heâs also a disabled veteran, a politician, and an activist and self-described truth teller who has gotten in trouble more than once for it.
David is also a digital pioneer. He started The Next Wave way back in 1988 and was one of the first people to understand the power of the internet for advertising. He even went on to create Luke Sullivanâs website for Hey Whipple, Squeeze This, a gig he got by volunteering to drive Sullivan to the airport from a speaking engagement.
David and Tom geek out on the importance of establishing trust in sales, how to find a great agency in a small city and the importance of figuring out who the HMFIC is. They delve into the manipulation of information and how to do a political campaign that makes people think.
Thereâs lots of advice in this one, and some really inspiring stuff for adnerds who happen to be in smaller markets.
Enjoy! And please rate and subscribe! Or at least share the A-List with an adnerd friend.
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Tom Christmann talks with Gavin Lester, CCO of Zambezi (zmbz.com) n independent agency in Culver City, California. Tom and Gavin discuss going from art to advertising, Goodby vs. BBH, the making of Levi's "Odyssey" (directed by Jonathan Glazer) and so much more.
Tom can be reached at tomchristmann.net. Gavin can be reached at gavin.lester@zmbz.com. And the whole thing is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School (adhousenyc.com) where we are now shipping decks of our newest product Adhouse Of Cards - 35 techniques that will expand your thinking and improve your campaigns. And the best part is that all the proceeds go to the Adhouse Scholarship Program. Get your deck for just $20 (plus $3 shipping) at Adhousenyc.com/store.
Music by Ross Hopman at Duotone Audio Group.
Hello and welcome to the A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. In this episode, host Tom Christmann talks with Danny Gregory.
Danny is the founder of Sketchbook Skool and the best-selling author of several books on creativity. But before all that he was in advertising. They talk about how Danny got in, but also how he got out to start his own business teaching people to get back to making art with Sketchbook Skool.
Dannyâs story will take us from Pakistan to Pittsburgh to Princeton to Jimmy Carterâs White House and finally to the offices of trendspotter Faith Popcorn, where Danny got his start in the business. He would go on to work as a Group Creative Director at Ogilvy, Chief Creative Officer at Doremus and finally as an ecd and partner at McGarryBowen. But then a tragic accident would change his life forever and cause him to rediscover the power of art for finding meaning in life.
This episode is all about trusting in the universe to show you the way. So get out your sketchbook and doodle while you listen to a very illuminating conversation with Danny Gregory.
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Check out Danny's blog at dannygregory.com
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In this episode of the A-List Podcast, Tom Christmann, creative for hire at tomchristmann.net and one of the Head Adnerds at Adhouse Advertising School, talks with one of the baddest women in advertising, Eva McCloskey.
Eva didnât go to college, but that didnât stop her from finding herself as a VIP media liaison for John Hancock at the Salt Lake City Olympics at the ripe old age of 21. Or becoming one of the founders of The Barbarian Group and a key part of Co:Collective in the early days. Oh, She also may or may not have been in the CIA at one point.
Today, Eva is the Managing Director at The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, an invite-only assembly of leading visual arts professionals from design, advertising and PR. You can request a membership or enter one of three award shows at AIVA.org.
Among the lessons in this one:
- Read a lot. It will teach you to write and think.
- Whatever you are doing, focus on doing good work and then talk passionately about it.
- Don't be afraid to mess up. Mistakes are never as big a deal as they seem at the time. But you can learn a lot from them.
- Go to the award shows and industry parties (virtual or otherwise) and mingle. Be nice to everyone. Have fun.
An inspiring story. Thanks for coming on Eva!
Hello Adnerd. This is the A-List Podcast. The podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Your host is Tom Christmann, creative for hire at tomchristmann.net. And one of the Head Adnerds at Adhouse Advertising School. Today youâll hear Tom's conversation with Sariah Dorbin, Executive Creative Director at Quigley-Simpson, an independent, female-owned agency in Los Angeles that unites brand and demand for results that matter.
Sariah found photography in high school, a passion that led to her becoming an adnerd pretty early on. She worked at some great agencies from back in the day. Adnerds will recognize Dancer Fitzgerald San Francisco and Della Femina LA. She finally got her dream job at Chiat Day Mojo, but sometimes achieving yourdreams isnât all itâs cracked up to be. (Thereâs a reason they called it "Chiat Day and Night" back then.)
Sariah and Tom talk about interpreting feedback, the importance of guidance when youâre just starting out. And the three keys to a great book: (Be yourself. Have an attitude. And say something interesting.)
Oh and thereâs a very funny story from Sariahâs Della Femina days involving a stripper. (The Mad Men era lasted well into the 80s and 90s.)
The A-List is brought to you by Adhouse Advertising School, where you get 10 weeks of Zoom instruction from a working creative pro for one low price. To apply, go to adhousenyc.com.
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Welcome to another episode of The A-List Podcast, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. In this episode, Tom Christmann chats with Bianca Guimaraes, Executive Creative Director at Mischief.
Bianca was born and raised in Brazil and started her career in advertising in SĂŁo Paulo at age 18. At 22, she bought her first pair of winter boots and moved to New York without a job, eventually finding a spot at JWT.Â
Bianca has been featured in Business Insiderâs list of the â30 Most Creative People in Advertising Under 30â as well as AdWeek's Creative 100. She's been named among the 10 'Next Creative Leaders' by the One Show and the 3% Conference, as one of Shots Rising Stars. She was most recently featured on the AdAge 40 Under 40 list. Her work has been nominated as Outstanding Commercial at the Emmys twice.
Tom and Bianca talk about creating your own brand, taking chances and the future of independent agencies.
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Welcome Adnerds. Today youâll hear host Tom Christmann's conversation with Jeff Benjamin, Chief Creative Officer at Tombras.
Tombras is one of the top independent agencies in North America, headquartered in Knoxville Tennessee, with offices in New York, Atlanta, Charlotte and DC. Â Jeff Benjamin has been at the forefront of digital creative innovation at agencies like Goodby, Crispin Porter Bogusky, JWT and Barton F. Graf. He continues that at Tombras with The MoonPie MoonMateâa virtual roommate that ran on Alexa and Google Home that kept people company while quarantining alone. And paid you rent in the form of MoonPies. (Yum!) Â Jeff and I talk about how he found advertising at a computer lab in college, his start at the first digital ad agency in Connecticut and how to be the âdigital guyâ in a traditional world. Itâs a fascinating and long conversation. I didnât want to cut a word. Â Hey, please subscribe to our show wherever you listen and if you could leave a review, it would really help us reach more #adnerds.
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A conversation with Mo Osunbor, Creative/Art Director at Facebook. Before his current job, he worked at Razorfish, Deutsch and JWT, where he created the Unsafety Check for Black Lives Matter that got him noticed by Facebook.
This year, Mo collaborated with Spotifyâs Alex Reinoso, Nick Elliot of Havas and Vaibhav Bhanot of Wunderman Thompson to create https://www.linkit.black/ a digital movement to help get more opportunities for black people in advertising. (Follow their Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/linkitblack/ )
Mo and host Tom Christmann discuss: - the importance of being uncomfortable - having the courage to bring your unique perspective to any problem - how to be an intern - the joy of getting in flow and enjoying the process - turning passion projects into jobs - and a whole lot more
The A-List Podcast is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School. For one low price, you get ten weeks of live Zoom classes with an advertising pro like Paul Fix, who teaches the Intro to advertising class that has been taken by some of the industries top creatives over the years. Weâve got a new round of classes starting end of January, so check adhousenyc.com for details.
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Today youâre going to hear an episode we recorded back in August. I have thankfully gotten busier with freelance work recently and that plus the Adhouse class i teach and just the general malaise of 2020 have made the A-List hard to get to these days. Thanks for being patient everyone, especially all the people who are still waiting for their episodes to launch.
So back in August I got to talk to Molly Mitchell. We met when she was a rep for a production company. Today, Molly is the Executive Producer and founder of Houseboat, a creative resource for production and post production that connects brands and agencies with independent artists globally. Houseboatâs mission is to represent a broad range of voices and diverse perspectives. Certainly an idea whose time has come.
Molly grew up in Hope, Arkansas, hometown of President Bill Clinton but not exactly a center of advertising. Still, Molly somehow managed to write, direct and star in a commercial at 7 years old. That led to a lifelong fascination with advertising creative work that took Molly on a journey that included four years at the University of Arkansas, a job as a radio DJ in Little Rock and, finally, a trip to New York City, a city she now calls home.
Agencies and brands who want diverse, independent talent should check out houseboat.tv. And if youâre an independent artist looking for representation, Molly can help you there too.
Oh and look for new Adhouse classes soon. Weâre starting a new semester at the end of January, with more teachers than ever. For more info, check out Adhousenyc.com.
Now, if youâll excuse me, Iâve got more episodes to edit. :)
You can connect with tom at tomchristmann.net. Music by Ross Hopman at Duotone Audio Group.
Laura Canzano and Bre Fern are the Co-Founders of Breaking Ad, an instagram account dedicated to breaking down the ad game for newbies.
Bre was born in Cuba, raised in Miami, dropped out of Law School in DC and discovered advertising while on a meditation retreat to China.
Laura Canzano was born in Switzerland, raised in Panama, was denied acceptance to the creative track at University of Texas, but found herself at Miami Ad School Madrid.
These two awesome women demonstrate the importance of networking and finding allies as you navigate your career. And now both are giving back with https://www.instagram.com/breakingad_/. They're also involved with https://www.thesideshow.org, an award show celebrating the side projects of people in the ad biz.
Itâs only a matter of time before these two are running the industry. And it will be a better industry for it.
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On this episode of The A-List (the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business) Tom talks to Mischief USA ECD Kevin Mulroy.
Mischief is an offshoot of Canadian Agency No Fixed Address, the fast-growing disruptor agency that scooped up Greg Hahn after he was fired by BBDO this summer. Kevin describes Mischief USA as âa small band of experienced, accountable creatives moving fast and caring about what they make.â
Kevin tells us about being a bad student in high school (except for creative writing), hating and losing his first job in advertising as a media planner, and a conversation with comedy writer and actor Brian Stack that made him realize he needed to go back to ad school at 25.
Follow Kevin on twitter at @sethmoe.
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You can connect with Tom at tomchristmann.net. Our music was composed by Ross Hopman at Duotone Audio Group. This episode was edited by Tom "All Thumbs" Christmann.
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See you next time.
In this episode, Tom talks to Steve Pacheco, CEO of The American Advertising Federation.
Steve was a journalism student at the University of Memphis when an ad class showed him how fun advertising could be. Soon he was making radio ads for a local laundry service that worked TOO well. This led to a job at Humphreys Ink, a small ad and design agency which quickly grew to be one of the largest agencies in Memphis. Then recession hit and Steve went client-side at International Paper, where he first worked with BBDO. This led directly to Steveâs job at FedEx, where he oversaw dozens of award-winning ads for A-List Creative Directors like Gerry Graf, Eric Silver, Chris Beresford-Hill, Dan Lucey and Greg Hahn. (Oh, he also worked with Tom there on a little spot called "Pahowenicks")
Let's just ay Steve has made a few Super Bowl ads.
Steve describes his new role at the AAF as âsetting a high standard for the values of advertising, connecting the talent that drives it, and progressing the issues that will evolve the industry for the better.â
Hear, hear, Steve!
The A-List is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School. Our fall application is live right now at Adhousenyc.com. Thereâs only 72 spots in 6 classes taught by ad industry pros: We've got George Tannenbaum, Mike Rovner, Soren Youngren, Matt Low, Mani Schlisser, Paul Fix and Tom Christmann. You get ten weeks of classes for just six hundred bucks but classes are filling up fast. Go to adhousenyc.com and apply today.
You can contact Steve Pacheco at spacheco@AAF.org. The AAF has lots of free resources at AAF.org.
You can connect with Tom at tomchristmann.net.
Our music was written and performed by Ross Hopman over at Duotoneaudio.com
This episode was edited by Tom. Slowly.
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Today weâre serving up Tom's conversation with Mr. Keni Thacker, the founder of 100rosesfromconcrete.com, a network for men of color in the advertising, marketing, media and public relations industries. Keni is also a creative consultant, accomplished writer, director, documentarian, motivational speaker and tech guru. Heâs speaking at the three percent conference. Heâs judging the Next Creative Leaders Awards at The One Club for Creativity. And he continues to be an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the advertising industry.
When Tom first met Keni back in 2009 he was doing Event Technology at J. Walter Thompson. (He was the guy who would run all the technology in big client meetings and pitches.) Keni was in every big meeting. And he was watching. And learning.
Keni tells us about growing up as an American in Kenya. That's where he got his first taste of advertising when his mother took him to a studio to record a jingle she wrote. A passion for music, technology and pop culture led Keni to a career in audio and visual, which got him inside Ogilvy New York and then JWT, where he would eventually help the agency found their Young Commodores Program, aimed at getting more young people of color into advertising.
The A-List is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School. We are finishing up our summer classes and theyâre going great. All of our teachers will be back in the fall. Tom Christmann. Paul Fix. George Tannenbaum, creative team Mike Rovner and Soren Youngren and young upstarts Matt Low and Mani Schlisser. You get 10 weeks of zoom classes for just $600. Classes start week of September 14 and the application is live at adhousenyc.com. Applications are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis, so apply today at adhousenyc.com.
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Freelance CD/writer Mike Rovner may not be a household name, but he has made bobblehead dolls out of people with household names. (For the full story, you have to listen). He's also gone from English Major to Account Guy to Accomplished Ad Creative, making some award-winning, funny work, even if he didn't make his first tv spot until he was nearly 28 years old.
Mike is also a professor at Adhouse Advertising School, teaching a class called YOUR IDEA SUCKS (BECAUSE THEY ALL DO AT FIRST) with his art director partner, Soren Youngren. After you've been inspired by his story, you can check out Mike's work at Rovnerwriter.com
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Recorded this over a month ago. But the current state of our world has made my brain into cottage cheese. Anyway, I got to talk to George Tannenbaum, former Copy Chief and Executive Creative Director on IBM at Ogilvy AND CURRENT ADHOUSE PROFESSOR.
If you're not reading Ad Aged, George's daily blog, then you are in for a treat. https://adaged.blogspot.com/ is required reading for anyone interested in the daily musings of a really talented writer and thinker.
We begin with Georgeâs first in-house job writing (typing, actually) copy for the Montgomery Ward catalog in 1980. We talk about the importance of craft and working well with others. We learn about Name-monics and collaborative agitators. George gives tons of tips and tricks you can use right now to make better advertising.
The A-List is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School, where you get ten weeks of classes with an A-List teacher like George Tannenbaum for just six hundred bucks. We have six classes in session right now and more are coming in the fall. And we have lots of other great stuff coming your way too. Sign up at http://www.adhousenyc.com and be the first to know about all that we have planned.
You can reach me at http://www.tomchristmann.net. I write pretty good and stuff.
Listen in as host and Adhouse professor Tom Christmann speaks with Derek Walker, owner of Brown & Browner Advertising in Columbia, SC and a brash and opinionated voice that never lets the industry off the hook on twitter (@derklwalker).
Derek's origin story is fascinating. He grew up in Germany as the son of a U.S. army drill sergeant. He was turned away from a job he had all but landed on the phone because, according to the unnamed Atlanta agency owner: âour clients arenât ready for a black copywriterâ.
Tips from this episode: ALWAYS READ THE EMPLOYEE MANUAL, take a sales class and always be your raw, authentic self.
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WARNING: This episode of The A-List Podcast may make you want to pick up and move to Saigon.
Listen in as our host, Freelance Creative and Adhouse Professor Tom Christmann, talks to Alan Cerutti, CEO and co-founder of Happiness Saigon, a creative agency in Vietnam.
Alan's origin story has it all: Trojan Horses in Brussels. Cars hanging from billboards in Christchurch. A girlfriend moving to Hong Kong. And a trip to Vietnam that was supposed to last three months turning into five years and counting at this hot creative shop.
It also has plenty of advice for young people who are thinking of getting into this crazy business we call advertising. (Work for an agency that intimidates you.) And plenty of inspiration for veterans who still love this business.
But if it makes you hop a flight to Saigon, that's on you. :)
The A-List podcast is brought to you by Adhouse Advertising School. Whether youâre in Vietnam or Hong Kong or Christchurch or Knokke-Heist, you can take a zoom class with a working, A-list teacher at http://www.adhousenyc.com. You get ten live zoom classes for just six hundred dollars. (Or 14 million Vietnamese Dong.)
Episode 2 of season 4 of The A-List Podcast is here! Tom talks to Strawberry Frog ECD Tyler DeAngelo, who learned his dogged determination on the ski slopes of northern Maine before getting a job offer at Leo Burnett, Bratislava. You know what? We should let Tyler tell the story.
Tom and Tyler also talk about the effects of COVID-19 on the industry and, if you listen to the end, you'll hear a rarity: an alternate theme song for The A-List created by Duotone Audio Group. (Thanks Ross.)
And, as always, the A-List is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School. Classes start week of May 25th on Zoom, so you could totally take a class from anywhere. Even Bratislava! Head to adhousenyc.com to sign up.
The A-List Podcast is back with a check-in with a second conversation with Greg DiNoto, founder of DiNoto, Inc. With a long history of driving relationship and commerce for some of the world's most sophisticated marketers, Greg believes in brands. And in this episode, we discuss how brands can win during a pandemic (and anytime really) by practicing Utility and Humility. Enjoy.
In addition to founding DiNoto Inc. and co-founding DiNoto Lee with partner, Esther Lee, Greg also served as Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Deutsch, Inc. where he helped the agency achieve two-time agency- of-the-year status from Advertising Age and Shoot Magazine. Recognition for Greg's work includes One Show Gold, Cannes Lions, AICP, MOMA, FWAs, The Art Director's Club, Communication Arts, Lurzer's Archive, The Andys, The Addys, The Webbys, 4A's Advertising Excellence Award, and Adweek Creative All-Stars.
The A-List is sponsored by Adhouse Advertising School. At Adhouse, you get ten two-and-a-half hour sessions with a working advertising professional for just six hundred bucks. Dip your toe in the water and build your first book with freelance creative director Paul Fix. Learn UnProfessional Advertising from George Tannenbaum, former copy chief of Ogilvy New York. Or learn to be a more strategic creative with strategic innovations expert Liz Grandillo. Thereâs six classes to choose from. Even one taught by A-List host Tom Christmann. Zoom classes start week of May 25th. Thereâs only 14 people to a class and theyâre filling up fast. Apply NOW at Adhousenyc.com
Queen and Sean is back to continue their "The Game Ain't Over Yet" series, and part 3 of the series hits on the importance or taking a break during a time your are trying to complete a goal you have set for yourself.Â
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On this weekâs episode of The A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO, Tom Christmann is joined by BBDOâs Matt Low and Mani Schlisser
Matt is a Senior Copywriter (and resident sneaker enthusiast) at BBDO Worldwide where he has worked since being an intern for nearly five years. Matt is a graduate of Syracuse University and in his nascent career as a copywriter has received numerous accolades and nominations by bodies such as: The New York Festivals Advertising Awards, The Webbys, and his recognition earned him a feature in AdWeek.
Mani has recently taken on a role as a Senior Planner at BBDO (congratulations Mani!) having previously worked as a planner at mcgarrybowen, as well as a strategist at Laundry Service and Edelman. A graduate of Indiana University at Bloomington, heâs into all things tech media and business and has become a frequent contributor to the digital publication, Medium.
We are glad to have these two on for our second episode of our special âDeanâs Listâ edition of the A-List Podcast. On the Dean's List we interview rising, young professionals who are building their legacies in the 21st-century advertising world. This is an interesting episode as we dive into a lot of great conversation and discussion about advertising in todayâs world.
Tune in to this weekâs episode of the A-List here:
Show Notes: [0:00-2:39] Intro. [2:42-5:31] Matt and Mani talk a bit about their roles at mcgarrybowen and BBDO. [5:32-9:00] Matt and Mani on their shared upbringing and experiences pre-advertising. [9:26-13:21] Mani on discovering brand strategy and creative planning. [13:44-16:06] Matt on full time creative and tips for interns learning to excel in the workplace. [16:09-19:51]Â Finding inspiration from agencies' work and setting Google alerts to stay at the cutting edge. [19:52-24:52] Matt and Mani's perspectives on industry changes and shifts. [25:00-27:50] Moms, millennials, and the importance of communication in the modern age. [28:00-32:28]Â Combatting instant gratification and developing skills outside of work. [32:30-38:10] Finding connections and inspiration from the world around us by unplugging here and there. [38:17-41:29] Discussing the modern workflow of an ad agency. [41:30-51:40] Matt and Mani's goals for their future in the industry. [54:09-58:17] Outro.
[0:00-2:01] Intro. [2:31-5:31] Alex and Ivan talk about their upbringing in Georgia, Haiti and Tuscon, Arizona! [5:32-8:22] Alex talks high school influences and his discovery of anthropology at Howard. [8:27-11:00] Ivan discusses early inspiration in the performing arts and discovering PR and advertising. [11:01-13:04] Alex discusses Howard University and the value of HBCUs. [13:10-15:58] Ivan discusses life after college and being inspired to jump into copywriting. [16:00-21:07] Alex's switch into advertising. [21:14-27:43] Ivan's experience in ad school and moving to NYC. [27:52-34:56] Alex's work at 72andSunny and developing diversity initiatives. [35:30-40:20] Ivan's take on diversity and agency culture. [41:30-46:18] Alex and Ivan's thoughts about the future of representation in advertising. [48:30-51:13] Outro.
[0:00-2:06] Intro [3:01-7:55] Growing up in Little Falls, New Jersey [10:52-14:00] Discovering photography in school and creative writing. [14:01- 18:35] Transitioning to advertising and becoming an intern at Mullen [20:17-26:36] Building his book, âfinding the fireâ, and becoming an art director. [28:12-31:30] Emerging as a creative and moving on to Fallon, in Minneapolis. [32:18-34:01] Tips for young people who relocate to new cities [34:30- 38:20] Being stubborn and pushing to make great ads. [40:14-44:00] On the rise of digital storytelling [45:00-50:33] Leaving Fallon for BBDO and meeting Tom! [54:24 -1:00:23] Leaving BBDO and evading complacency [1:01:12- 1:06:55] Moving to BBH and the challenges of being a senior level creative. [1:07:00-1:10:30] Outro
[0:00-3:00] Intro. [3:01-7:25] Mark talks about growing up in NJ and his early upbringing. [7:26-9:29] Markâs imagination and first forays into creativity as a profession. [9:29-13:46] Markâs super-dark childhood short story and learning how to express himself. [13:47-16:11] Wayne Dyerâs âErroneous Zonesâ as a Marketing inspiration. [16:13 -20:23] SUNY Fredonia, majoring in music, and discovering the library. [21:17-24:45] Transferring to Cornell and Industrial and Labor Relations. [24:54-27:44] How he made the switch to communications and ultimately deciding on Advertising as a career path. [25:00-32:30] BBDO Direct and Markâs first job working on brand accounts in advertising. [32:31-40:20] Mark discusses his first creative experiences as a copywriter and being challenged for the first time. [40:42-49:00] Being laid off, freelancing, and getting copywriter positions. [49:15-55:59] Mark on his rise through the ranks and deciding to start his very own agency. [56:00-57:37] Outro.
Show Notes: [0:00-2:33] - Intro [2:34 - 7:40] How to pronounce âOregonâ and Steveâs upbringing in Portland. [7:41- 9:52] Steveâs early inspirations and first exposure to art through his family. [9:52- 14:17] Learning design fundamentals in school and discovering graphic design in college. [14:18 - 17:33] Steveâs first design job as an illustrator and standing out in class. [17:34 - 21:00] for the love of drawing. [21:01 - 26:50] University of Oregon and developing a unique style at the Daily Emerald. [26:51 - 30:17] Deciding on commercial art and getting notable exposure for designing. [30:18 - 34:15] Starting a design career in advertising and advice to young artists [34:16 - 37:10] Turning a local radio station into a design opportunity. [37:11 - 46:33] Being picked up by Nike and working as a creative director. [46:34: 53:59] Starting Sandstrom Partners and discovering a design niche [54:00 - 1:03:40] Problem solving and favorite challenging projects [1:05:55 - 1:07:22] Outro
Queen and Sean dive into the social media conversation of a father beating his 12-year-old daughter after finding out she was involved in sexual intercourse.
Was he wrong for hitting his child and publicly shaming her?Â
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[0:00 â 1:56] Intro [1:57 â 4:27] Growing up in non-starstudded Ohio and discovering his drawing talents. [4:28 â 7:20] Serendipitously stumbling on the book âAim High for a Career in Graphic Design / Art by S. Neil Fujitaâ at age 14 and starting art as a vocational trade. [7:21 â 12:10] The benefits of social ineptitude and the nerve to push yourself creatively. [12:10 â 17:57] The curse of âknowing the rules.â [17:58 â 26:16] For the love of rules and parameters. [26:17 â 28:16] Helvetica and 70âs font style at the University of Cincinnati [28:17 â 33:35] The magnetic pull to New York City and working with mastermind Massimo Vignelli. [33:36 â 36:10] The healthy side of a workaholic. [36:11 â 38:16] Wisdom gained from 10 years with Vignelli and the importance of compelling ideas. [38:17 â 43:08] Leaving Vignelli to become a partner at Pentagram in 1990. [43:09 â 48: ] Working on the top-secret Hillary Clinton campaign logo. [52:49 â 54:59] Outro
[0:00 â 2:22] Intro [2:23 â 7:50] Writing 200 headlines with Tom McElligott and growing up in Minnesota [7:51â 18:14] The natural ease of writing copy and early advertising experiences [18:15 â 25:50] Moving from advertising to HR [25:51 â 31:25] How to make interviews safer spaces [31:26 â 37:42] Embracing Millennials and dealing with hard clients [37:43 â 50:10] Breaking down barriers with other people and being inclusive [50:11 â 58:17] First steps in helping a company hire [58:18 â 1:00:07] Outro
This week episode of âThe A-list Podcastâ Queen and Sean kick off their first podcast series titled âThe Game is not overâ. Part one of the series dives into the importance of knowing your stats as we head into the second half and last six months of 2019. You may feel like you have fell short or behind on personal goals, and it is now time to be real with yourself on why that is. Share! Rate! Review! Subscribe!  Follow Queen: (Twitter & Instagram) @QueenTheysaid Follow Sean: (Instagram) @SeanCtv_ (twitter) @SeanTheDon__
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[0:00 â 2:10] Intro [2:11 â 2:20] Growing up in Sydney, the benefits of a âferalâ upbringing, avoiding school & enjoying art [4:46 â 8:18] Drawing, discovering graphic design, getting into art school [8:19 â 11:06] First jobs and how to become a master [11:07 â 12:54] Are big ideas that important? [12:55 â 15:16] The importance of not taking the first job you land, the difficulty of unlearning bad habits [15:17 â 21:58] Taking a gap year, starting at Pentagram and moving in advertising in 1988, moving to New York in 1994, entering the dot com boom and the internet [21:58 â 27:40] the âstrange delicious isolationâ before the internet and the unavoidable future of it [27:41 â 42:40] How creatives can use the newest tools and executing ideas at the speed of thought [42:40 â 1:05] Observe behavior before building a brand, the power of storytelling, technology connectivity [1:06 â 1:03:24] Outro
[0:00 â 2:55] Intro [2:56 â 7:42] Having an artistic childhood in New Jersey with a painter mother and a doctor father [7:43 â 13:00] Exposure to the advertising world, learning jobs donât have to stuck, pursuing art at The University of Delaware [14:30 â 25:29] Interning at Mother London, getting a portfolio invention, partnering with art director Brandon Henderson and landing first jobs [25:29 â 30:05] Working with hero Jeff Kling (Miller High Life) in the creative department, writing a basketball blog, connecting the dots between writing and writing ads [30:05 â 37:35] Writing Dos Equisâs The Most Interesting Man in the World campaign [38:40 â 39:57] Working harder post Dos Equiâs campaign [39:58 â 52:40] From Gyro to Mother then eventually Wieden + Kennedy, and the importance of briefs [39:58 â 55:45] Defining âgood ideas,â the future of advertising, and the power of the internet [55:45 â 59:16] Droga5 Superbowl spots Walking Dead and Game of Thrones [59:16 â 1:00:38] Outro
The A-list podcast is back with another episode, and this week Queen and Sean speak on a few trending social moments, starting off with Fatherâs Day weekend, that intertwines with OJ Simpson making a twitter and letting the world know he is âNOTâ Khloe Kardashian father. Then the two discuss Lil Duval and Charlamagne Tha God new song âBlack Man Donât Cheatâ and how that became a debate and social movement, and of course they ended with a Issa Rae appreciation conversation after her amazing and breath taking speech at the 2019 Women In Film Gala.
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[0:00 â 1:30] Intro [1:31 â 2:31] How drawing became a respite from family disputes [2:32 â 3:59] Getting inspiration from beatnik counter-culture at the Corcoran School of Art in D.C. and using artistic inclination to make social connections in teen suburbia [3:59 â 5:33] Linking her talent to the field of graphic design [5: 34â 6:56] Embracing time and failure as the greatest teachers, âFor me, finding what Iâm good at is an ever-evolving playing field.â [6:57 â 8:13] The importance of pissing off the older generations. âTo discover something you have to make errors. Discoveries look weird when theyâre new. Then someone comes along and does it better. Discoveries may not be recognized, but theyâre necessary.â [8:14 â 19:42] The no-formula formula for rule breaking. âBe a brat, break the norm,â and how Helvetica became a symbol of corporate culture and the Vietnam War. [8:14 â 23: 20] The benefits of smoking cigarettes in a cubicle with your boss [23: 20 â 27:01] Becoming an Art Director at Atlantic Records and designing iconic album covers [27:01 â 29: 02] Being âdead seriousâ about designing album covers, moving into freelance work, magazines, running a design firm, then finally joining Pentagram [29: 02 â 32:34] Â The benefits of learning through failure, what sheâs most proud of, being unable to pick favorites, and always moving on to the next piece [32:35 â 35: 04] Â Teaching clients âhow to seeâ and the benefit of taking the time to explain ideas [35: 05 -- 36: 49] Working at Pentagram for 28 years and their unique shared work structure [36: 50 â 44:40] Advice for young designers, how time constraints have changed the industryâs portfolio review system, and the consequences of large tech companies on creativity âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
Welcome back to another episode of "The A-list Podcast", on this weekâs episode Queen and Sean share their stories on navigating the workplace when a co-worker has either disrespected them or their work ethic. The two host believe that if they express and share their stories it will help another Black sister or brother navigate through a similar situation professionally with dignity and respect, but with a little clap-back class action. Share! Rate! Review! Subscribe! Follow Queen: (Twitter & Instagram) @QueenTheysaid Follow Sean: (Instagram) @SeanCtv_ (twitter) @SeanTheDon__
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[0:00 â 1:18] Intro [1:18 â 2:20] Honolulu born, and Boston raised, Prentice ends up finding his roots in Texas once he starts attending SMU. [2:20 â 3:57] Taking an Intro to Advertising class at SMU that quickly changed his anticipation of being a business major, finding a passion for the advertising industry and starting to build a creative portfolio [3:58 â 5:58] The jump starts to his careerâ working on accounts such as Anheuser-Busch while traveling and building his portfolio along the way [5:58 â 10:28] Mentions of some of his first work produced in the industry and learning that eliciting emotion doesnât always evolve by just âbeing funnyâ [10:28 â 14:40] Leaving Texas to try out life in LA writing screenplays, âfailing forwardâ, and an interaction with a neighbor that helped him realize his passion for advertising as a career. [14:40 â 20:40] Starting work at Door Number 3 as an ECD, strategies for dealing with imposters syndrome, nurturing your network and finding the right people to surround yourself with [20:40 â 23:25] Taking a leap of faith moving to Detroit to become a Creative Director at Donor to soon hearing Door Number 3 knocking on the door again, deciding to buy the agency and officially making Austin home. [23:25 â 27:40] Door Number 3âs homecoming, refreshing the agencyâs brand identity, creating their positioning strategy and writing a book called the Empowered Challenger Playbook [27:40 â 34:55] Discussing some rising challenger brands, the process of writing the Empowered Challenger Playbook and a look into Prenticeâs daily routine [34:55 â 38:47] What the city of Austin and its advertising landscape looks like [38:47 â 46:45] Discussing evolving industry trends, his take as a business owner and his advice for young people in the industry [46:45 â 48:55] Outro
On this week's episode of The A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann is joined by Ricardo Casal and Juan Javier Pena, Creative Directors at DAVID The Agency, an agency founded in Buenos Aires that exemplifies the "always on" approach to advertising.
Ricardo and Juan's professional experience together began in Ecuador with their joined college projects jumpstarting their career and leading them to internships and ultimately to becoming, now, creative directors for an internationally renowned agency.
In this episode, they share the story of their undeniable interest in advertising, their thoughts on culture hacking, what attracted them about working at David, and much more. Take a page out of their book by listening below!
Show Notes: [0:00 â 2:20] Intro [2:28 â 11:25] Attending college together in Ecuador and meeting through working on ideas and submissions for student award shows, winning scholarships to an advertising school in Buenos Aires [11:30 â 16:11] Creating a brotherhood through a shared love for advertising and utilizing advertising award winners as a way to learn, study, and gain inspiration [16:40 â 23:30] Interning at TWBA in Argentina right out of college, Flying to the U.S to interview with David the Agency, Why they believe David is different and stands out from the rest and what they enjoy about working there [24:45 â 32:26] Learning their thoughts on the phrase "If you own data, you own the world" and their interpretation of the "data takeover" happening in the industry right now [32:30 â 40:50] How they capitalize on "Culture-Hacking" at David and what their strategy is in doing so, Their controversial and impressive MACMA Man Boob campaign for breast cancer [40:54 â 43:26] What makes the Burger King account so special to them and the importance of building client trust and relationships while also sharing the same visions and ambitions [43:27 â 45:40] Taking a guess on where they would be if they weren't in advertising [46:00 â 51:37] The importance of gaining fresh perspectives in order to be inspired and to inspire others. How to keep faith in what can be a cynical industry at times [52:50 â 54:45] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
[0:00 â 1:28] Intro [1:29 â 5:45] From Growing up in Dubai to attending a private school in Zambia, Africa for 3 years [5:50 â 12:32] Leaving Africa to study Law at Carleton University in Canada, and working in a hardcore financial sales role right out of college [12:40 â 18:03] Learning the art of persuasion through sales, how reading the "Ogilvy in Advertising" book ultimately drove his attention to the industry, and his decision to attend Miami Ad School [18:54 â 24:00] His consistent interest in drawing comics, drama, and sketch comedy playing a role in his choice to become a Copywriter [24:29 â 30:40] His experience at Miami Ad School, and what meditation and being in the right mindset can do for creatives in this industry [31:10 â 38:10] How Interning at Draft Agency, PI&C, and MRY boosted his career in New York City. The surprises and challenges he faced going from ad school to "the real world" [39:40 â 44:48] The importance of building necessary client relationship standards, accepting the offer from Bill Oberlander to work for Oberland, and what working for a mission based company means to him [45:17 â 49:17] The difference between working at an in-house agency rather than out-house, his experience working alongside Steve Ells at Chipotle [49:22 â 55:00] Sharing advice on story telling for Not for Profit clients [55:09 â 57:10] The value he feels working as a professor at Adhouse, and where to find Druhv online [58:08 â 1:00:06] Outro
The A-List is back after a months hiatus. Queen and Sean starts with an update and then dives into the news of Billionaire âIntruderâ Producer Robert F. Smith Vows To Pay Off Morehouse Gradsâ Student Debt, then the two get into a topic of setting back your life a few years to pay off college debt.Â
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On this weekâs episode of The A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann is joined by Bobby C. Martin Jr., founding partner of Original Champions of Design, a design and branding agency that builds better brands through informed and strategic identity system design.
In 2017, FastCompany named Martin Jr. one of the Most Creative People in Business. At OCD, Martin Jr. has led design projects for a wide range of clients such as the Girl Scouts of the USA, MTV, The New York Times, the National Basketball Association and the Studio Museum in Harlem to ensure their growth and creative goals.
Martin Jr. is one of the first pure designers to join The A-List Podcast, and offers a unique perspective having worked both in-house at brands and for external agencies. Tune in below!
[0:00 â 0:54] Intro [0:55 â 5:53] Growing up in Virginia to parents who were both educators, and how he still applies what of much he learned in his childhood to his career today [5:54 â 9:59] Falling in love with design in High School, and learning how to express himself visually [10:00 â 11:10] What he learned from design legend Paula Scher and âpainting with typeâ [11:11 â 18:30] Martin Jr. talks about his early career and the job that introduced him to graphic design [18:31 â 20:40] How to manage young talent, the importance of being patient, and giving people the freedom to make mistakes [20:41 â 24:16] How to push clients to be bold while still being respectful [24:17 â 27:45] Why agencies and design firms need to be more integrated, and how the best campaigns have a seamlessness between advertising and design [27:46 â 33:34] Moving to New York City to work for Gear Magazine, Â and how that experience taught him relentless work ethic [33:35 â 38:35] Going back to graduate school, why he chose The School of Visual Arts, and the importance of osmosis learning [38:36 â 40:40] Martin Jr. dives into the research tactics that inform design [40:41 â 47:03] His experience as design director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center, and how he sold his ideas to Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis [47:04 â 50:10] Launching Original Champions of Design, and the philosophy of the agency [50:11 â 53:26] The pros and cons of both external and in-house agencies [53:27 â 56:31] How to help people understand design work, and why the designer needs to be involved at every step of the process [56:32 â 1:05:16] Rebranding the NBA logo for the first time in 48 years [1:05:17 â 1:06:12] Outro
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On this week of "The A-list" podcast, Queen and Sean speak about rapper Kodak Black's comments on Lauren London after the passing of Nipsey Hussle. The two share thoughts on Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union letting Wade's son, Zion attend the Miami Pride Parade which represents the LGBTQ community. They are joined by previous guest Tierra Traniece whose single "Fool Me Once" dropped this week, So check it outÂ
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This week episode of "The A-list Podcast" Queen and Sean dive into the dramatic events of The NAACP award show, Jussie Smollett Charges being dropped, and the different stages of grief individuals go through.Â
Right before going into a new topic, Queen drop emergency news of artist and entrepreneur Nipsey Hussle passing after getting shot 6 times outside his L.A store.
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To finish off Women's History Month Queen and Sean end with their monthly segment: "Be Your Own Boss." This week they are joined by guest host Daysha Excell to discuss the trials & tribulations associated with trying to figure out just what type of "Boss" you want to be and the process that lies therewith-in.Â
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It's still March which means it is still Women's History Month and Queen plus Sean is celebrating women all month long. On this weeks episode the host sits down with Hollywood The Doll, a fun personality, that will read you your rights and gather your thoughts all in one sentence. But who is Hollywood beyond the publics persona ?
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On this week episode Queen and Sean is joined by TeriaTalks host Shanteria R. to discuss the topic of Sex being God's idea and how millennials can maneuver through the meaning of Lust and Love without the growing foundation and knowledge of the two.
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Queen and Sean is back with another episode, and you know they are dropping jewels. Starting off with Regina King and Spike Lee receiving their Oscar (7:06), Jaden Smith saving Black History year with his Water Box mobile filtration for Flint (18:01), Jordyn Woods sitting down with her family (The Smiths) for a Red Table Talk to discuss her case with the Kardashian Klan (20:13) and so much more.
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For this weeks Valentines Day Special episode Queen and Sean dig into some love stories while breaking down this weeks A-List Question of the Day â How would you feel if your significant other  didnât get you a gift for V-Day?â. Now while some responses where pretty intense, many were funny.Â
The host also give their Black Excellence Hero and Black History Fact of the week in support of Black History Month.
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Happy Black History Month A-Listers. This week Queen & Sean joined by special guest host @TierraTranice ,want you to Enjoy their first  Black History Month fact and spotlight on someone in the community whose contribution is profound.( 6:25 ) The three discuss the double standard in domestic abuse in hindsight of Bow Wowâs recent tussle with girlfriend Kiyomi Leslie.(9:53 ) Lori Harvey is highlighted as the typical definition of Thinking like a man and acting like the nigga too.( 12:47 ) While G-herbo is cutting off his baby mother. (21:26) They also discuss The SuperBowlLIII & ICEâs arrest of 21 Savage round out the show.( 31:10)
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Welcome back A-Listers. Â After a quick breakdown of their weeks & some world news updates our hosts dive into a slew of conversations. Starting with how they feel about friends playing assistant in connections with potential partners. (13:19) Then a break down on when/if you should tell a friend about their partners actions. (19:13)With reference to the Netflix series character Beck in âYouâ the two have a discussion on what qualifies someone to be called âHoe.â (24:20)The two end the show with a reference to #TheAListQOTD: âIs it wrong for people to dispute charges they made after extensive spending?"Â
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Be Your Own Boss is a series targeting millennial movers and shakers across several different industries. For the first episode The A-List hosts bring on Adrienne Floyd, CEO of a budding fitness and lifestyle boutique @SlaynetikFitness. The three have a discussion on what many believe is the hardest thing to do for young entrepreneurs- starting. Tune in for weight-loss tips and business starting gems as well.Â
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New Week, New A-list episode (:50) Sean gives us insight on his first week working at MSNBC in New York (3:02) Queen brings up the new Netflix series âYOUâ (a few spoilers) which drags the two host into a discussion on the Doâs and Donâts of âThe Talkingâ stage and new relationships. (20:20) An outlook on what you can expect from Season 2 is waiting at the end. Share! Rate! Review! Subscribe! Follow Queen: (Twitter & Instagram) @QueenTheysaid Follow Sean: (Twitter & Instagram) @SeanTheDon__
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New Year Same Queen and Sean breaking down the latest in Trending Topics like Surviving R-Kelly Kevin Hart and so much more.
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On the last episode of this season and (2018) year Queen and Sean get somethings off of their chest. The duo have been motivating their listeners since the beginning but now its their time to let it all out before going into the New Year. Share! Rate! Review! Subscribe! Follow Queen: (Twitter & Instagram) @QueenTheysaid Follow Sean: (Twitter & Instagram) @SeanTheDon__
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In the latest episode of The A-list Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann is joined by Greg DiNoto, an award-winning creative and the founder and CEO of DiNoto, Inc.
His agency, which is based in Brooklyn, unlocks the potential in brands with compelling platforms that define a uniquely ownable emotional space â and drive content, experience, and engagement. DiNotoâs clients include Disney/Freeform, Corcoran Real Estate, Synchrony Financial, Deutsche Bank, OnVocal, and Untuckit. Prior to opening up his own shop, DiNoto was a Partner and Chief Creative Officer at Deutsch, where he helped the agency grow significantly.
During their conversation, DiNoto talks about launching his agency without having a client, the pros and cons of awards, the importance of networking, how freelancing can help you develop your personal brand, and much much more. Show notes below!
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⢠[0:00 â 1:24] Intro ⢠[1:25 â 6:38] Growing up in Garden City, Long Island, and the TV spot that cultivated an enthusiasm in him for the advertising industry ⢠[6:39 â 16:30] DiNoto reflects on his time as a student at SUNY Albany and talks about the creative ways post graduates can stand out while hunting for a job ⢠[16:31 â 27:45] The early days of DiNotoâs career as a writer at both Greenstone Rabasca and Bozell, and his first award-winning campaigns ⢠[27:46 â 32:09] Donny Deutschâs healthy disdain for award shows, being hungry, and the importance of networking ⢠[32:10 â 41:34] The difference between making and managing, why rivalry can be healthy, the pros and cons of awards, and the growing pains of a growing agency ⢠[41:35 â 49:43] Opening his own shop without a client, the advantages of freelancing, and how the advertising industry is all about people ⢠[49:44 â 56:36] What he looks for in new hires, creative athleticism, and how to work through a communications strategy ⢠[56:37 â 57:23] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
On this week's episode of The A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann is joined by Justin Gignac, a renowned freelance artist and co-founder of Working Not Working, a network that works to eliminate the obstacles between creative people and opportunity. Prior to launching Working Not Working in 2012, Gignac spent years in the industry as an award-winning art director and creative director.
Gignac is well known for helping create "Elf Yourself", an interactive website built for Office Max in 2006 that instantly became a worldwide phenomenon, amassing over 36 million visits in just five weeks.
During their conversation, Gignac talks about the time he famously sold garbage in New York City to prove that packaging matters, growing up in the industry before eventually growing out of it, the value of a good support system, and how helping people get what they want is a good way to get what you want. All that and much much more. Show notes below!
[0:00 â 2:07] Intro [2:08 â 8:04] Gignac talks about growing up in Connecticut to a father that was an actual clown and a mother who was a class clown, and how that influenced his creativity [8:05 â 14:30] Aspiring to be in advertising at an early age, and the Jasper Johns painting that convinced him he could turn those dreams into a reality [14:30 â 26:00] Gignac reflects on his time as a student at the School of Visual Arts, what he loved about advertising, and the time he famously sold NYC garbage [26:01 â 33:33] Working at Ogilvy with the âyoung gunsâ, why itâs important to have a healthy ego, and how every brief presents an opportunity [33:34 â 41:22] The backstory behind the viral âElf Yourselfâ website, and why challenger brands need to be courageous to make something great [44:10 â 1:07: 30] Gignac talks about growing out of advertising and launching Working Not Working, how the network has evolved over the years, and why having a strong support system is crucial at every moment of your career [1:07:31 â 1:08:34] Outro âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
This week on The A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO is joined by industry icon and Advertising Hall of Famer, Linda Kaplan Thaler.
Over the course of her illustrious career, Kaplan Thaler created some of the worldâs most famous advertising campaigns, such as the Aflac duck. She also authored and composed two of the most globally recognized advertising jingles: âI Donât Wanna Grow Up, Iâm a Toys âRâ Us Kid,â and âKodak Moments.â
Kaplan Thalerâs impressive resume extends well beyond advertising. She is a nationally acclaimed author with several best-selling books to her name; she has worked on two presidential campaigns; and she has become a familiar face on several television programs.
In this interview, Kaplan Thaler talks about leading with kindness, how to write a good jingle, what it was like interviewing Warren Buffet and Jay Leno, and much, much more. Show notes below!
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⢠[0:00 â 1:59] Intro ⢠[2:00 â 13:30] Growing up in the Bronx, and how Kaplan Thaler first got into singing and writing both music and comedy ⢠[13:31 â 16:38] The famous jingle she wrote for Toys âRâ Us, and the worldwide reaction it received ⢠[16:39 â 22:19] The secret to writing a good jingle, the story behind âKodak Momentsâ and putting humor into advertising ⢠[22:20 â 27:53] The moment she knew Robin Koval would be a perfect business partner, and the importance of leading with kindness ⢠[27:54 â 33:57] Working on presidential campaigns, and the story behind her interviews with both Warren Buffet and Jay Leno ⢠[33:48 â 38:10] Her latest book, Grit to Great, and what âgritâ means to her ⢠[38:11 â 42:30] The one big piece of advice she has for young creatives ⢠[42:31 â 43:58] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
Queen and Sean debate the importance of New Year resolutions vs long-term and short-term goals (1:03). The two also speak on growing over the years and getting canceled for the âOLD YOUâ mistakes (8:37). They express and analyze why Jamaican artist Spice is bleaching her skin (16:35), and how Queen plans on getting surgery in the future(20:34).
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On this weekâs edition of The A-List Podcast, Jamie Barrett calls in to the studio for an inspiring interview with host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO, Tom Christmann.
Barrett is the Founder and Executive Creative Director at barrettSF, an agency he launched in 2012. Before opening his own shop, Barrett made a name for himself as an esteemed creative, delivering world famous campaigns for many of the most renowned agencies in the industry such as Goodby Silverstein & Partners, Fallon, Wieden+Kennedy and Chiat\Day.
In this episode, learn all about Barrettâs life before advertising, where he spent one summer teaching tennis and windsurfing in the French Riviera and the next at a Bootcamp in Virginia. Hear what he learned working under some of the most iconic names in advertising, why he views his job as a glorified hobby, the importance of great account people, and much more. Show notes below!
⢠[0:00 â 1:27] Intro ⢠[1:28 â 12:22] Barrett reflects on his childhood, talks about teaching tennis and windsurfing in the French Riviera, and talks about his experience spending one summer at a boot camp in Virginia. ⢠[12:23 â 18:15] His time at Princeton University, aspirations of becoming a sportswriter, and the moment he realized he wanted to go into advertising ⢠[18:16 â 29:42] Trying to break into the industry, being denied 15 straight times, and the awesome story of the dinner with Pat Fallon and Tom Mcelligot that landed him a gig at Fallon ⢠[29:43 â 36:00] Barrett reflects on many of the amazing mentors he worked under before ultimately leaving Fallon to take a job a Chiat/Day in New York ⢠[36:01 â 39:40] His short yet meaningful time at Fallon, and the transition between being a writer and becoming an Associate Creative Director ⢠[39:41 â 50:00] Barrett talks about his different experiences at each of the agencies he worked at, and how they all helped shape the creative he is today ⢠[50:01 â 53:56] The importance of great account people, the emotional intelligence required of good creatives ⢠[53:57 â 1:01:26] Launching his own agency, why he doesnât shy away from the word âadvertisingâ, and the meaning behind the agencyâs tortoise mascot ⢠[1:01:27 â 1:04:14] What he looks for in young creatives. ⢠[1:04:15 â 1:05:24] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
On this weekâs episode of the A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann is joined by Eric Weisberg, Global Chief Creative Officer at Doner, where he oversees creative across the agencyâs 600-person micro-network in Los Angeles, Detroit, New York City, and London. Beyond his achievements as an award-winning creative, Weisberg is renowned for his ability to blend ideas, technology and media.
In this inspiring interview, Weisberg talks about the innovative ways he would reach out to agencies as a young creative looking for a job, what inspired him at Cannes this year, why collaboration is essential to bringing great ideas to life, and much more! Show notes below!
[0:00 â 1:30] Intro [1:31 â 5:29] Weisberg talks about his childhood in Ohio, the tagline used for his fatherâs meat company, and deciding to leave the family business to find a new adventure in life. [5:30 â 10:30] Weisberg reflects on his time at Syracuse University and the teachers that ultimately inspired his career [10:31 â 17:00] Living on a couch in Manhattan to work as an intern, and the creative ways he reached out to agencies for a job [17:10 â 20:58] Eric talks about his first gig at Griswold in Ohio, and the funny story behind him leaving to go to Leo Burnett in Chicago. [20:59 â 31:47] Creative partnership, his first shoot, and the moment he realized he could be have a successful career in advertising [31:48 â 35:30] Weisberg talks about the time an executive fell asleep during one of his presentations, and why he decided to go back to New York to work for Walter Thompson [35:31 â 45:00] âThe Story Starting Processâ, what he learned under Ty Montague, and helping J&J become the first company to advertise on an iPhone app [45:01 â 48:40] His current role at Doner, and the importance of collaboration [48:41 â54:05] How Cannes re-inspired him this year, and the power of creativity and where itâs going [54:06 â 56:06] Why everyone should eventually teach [56:07 â 58:01] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
This week on the A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann is joined by Dan Lucey, Executive Creative Director at BBDO. With multiple awards to his name from Cannes to The One Show, among many others, Dan is one of the most respected and accomplished creatives in the industry.
In this episode, Dan takes us full circle, starting from his time as a student at AdHouse all the way to becoming a teacher for the program. He shares valuable lessons from his experiences of both triumph and defeat, tells the story behind his hilarious Talking Stain ad for Tide, and explains why having âunrealistic optimismâ is an asset in the advertising industry.
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[0:00 â 1:27] Intro [1:28 â 6:05] Dan talks about how being a student at AdHouse helped him break into the industry, and how he returns the favor today by being a teacher for the program [6:06: 11:30] Getting an internship at Mad Dogs & Englishmen and what that experience was like [11:31 â 13:55] How working by yourself can help you find your point of view, and why having a balance of both honesty and respect is essential in a creative partnership [13:56 â 18:30] Dan reflects on the culture at Mad Dogs & Englishmen and what he learned from his time there [18:31 â 21:49] Getting a full-time gig and moving into an apartment on the Upper East Side, and getting to work on Haribo Gummy Bears [21:50 â 25:10] Dan talks about being laid off, what he learned from the experience, and why being unrealistically optimistic is an important asset in the advertising industry [25:11 â 27:50] Freelancing for magazines and getting back into design [27:51 â 29: 29] Getting back into advertising working on the Hard Rock Hotel for DiMassimo Goldstein before ultimately going to Saatchi & Saatchi [29:30 â 36:18] Dan talks about what itâs like to work at a big agency and shares his mental approach to work [36:18 â 42:55] The story behind his hilarious Talking Stain ad for Tide [42:56 â 47:00] Moving to San Francisco to take a job at Goodby Silverstein & Partners, and what he learned from working in Jamie Barrettâs pressure-free environment [47:01 â49:32] Dan shares a recent story that highlights the importance of staying calm in the midst of chaos [49:33 â 55:14] Why he waited 18 months to take the job at Goodby, and the passion and intensity that Rich Silverstein has to make things great [55:15 â 58:35] Why he eventually moved back to New York to work with Chris Beresford-Hll at BBDO, and why he loves the culture there [58:36 â 1:00:27] Dan talks about his leadership and management style, the importance of clear direction, and not forgetting what itâs like being a young creative [1:00:28 â 1:02:58] Dan shares what he looks for in portfolios [1:02:59 â 1:03:41] Outro  âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
This week Sean and Queen speak on the last two episodes of Insecure. They debate the pros and cons of each character new life and things get heated when the "Lawrence Hive" gets back in the picture.
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In this seasonâs premiere episode, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann returns to the recording booth to interview John Patroulis, Worldwide Chief Creative Officer of Grey Global Group.
Prior to joining Grey, Patroulis spent six years at BBH New York, joining as the agencyâs Chief Creative Officer before being named its first-ever Creative Chairman in 2015. Under his leadership, BBH became one of the most awarded agencies in New York City.
Tune in to hear how Patroulis went from swinging a sledgehammer in Toledo, Ohio, to becoming one of the most decorated creatives in the industry. His adventure-filled career journey will leave you feeling inspired.
⢠[0:00 â 1:26] Intro ⢠[1:27 â 5:02] Growing up in Toledo, Ohio as the son of teachers, and having an early affinity for reading ⢠[5:03 â 9:58] Patroulis talks about attending the Ohio State University without a âplanâ, bouncing around different majors before eventually landing on English Literature ⢠[9:59 â 17:39] Spending his college summers swinging a sledgehammer at a concrete pipe factory, and what he learned from boxing ⢠[17:40 â 26:13] Patroulis talks about couch surfing after college, shares a funny story about being night watchman, and recounts his time working as a bartender at a punk rock club in Wrigleyville called The Cubby Bear ⢠[26:14 â 38:51] How Patroulis developed a relationship with a famous NYC-Filmmaker Charles Lane while bartending at the Riviera Cafè ⢠[38:52 â 52:38] The amazing story of how Patroulis met David Angelo, and how that friendship propelled him to get his book together, ultimately landing his first advertising job at N.W. Ayer ⢠[52:39 â 1:01:26] Getting an offer from Chiat/Day, the importance of working on your craft, what he learned under Gerry Graf, and the responsibility of being irresponsible. ⢠[1:01:27 â 1:02:40] How bad meetings can serve a purpose ⢠[1:02:41 â 1:09:29] Moving to Chiat/Dayâs San Francisco office to work on Adidas, and how Chuck McBride taught him the importance of caring about every little detail, all the way to the end ⢠[1:09:30 â 1:13:05] The story behind the famous Adidas commercial, âHello Tomorrowâ directed by Spike Jonze ⢠[1:13:06 â 1:15:40] The difference between being a âdoerâ and a leader ⢠[1:15:41 â 1:19:07] Co-founding his own agency T.A.G., and launching Halo 3 ⢠[1:19:08 â 1:23:42] Going to BBH, and what he learned from John Hegartyâs endless optimism ⢠[1:23:43 â 1:25:09] Working at Grey, being confident in yourself, and doubling down on creativity ⢠[1:25:10 â 1:26:47] Patroulis explains why he thinks itâs a great time to be in advertising, and why heâs so excited for the future ⢠[1:26:48 â 1:28:30] Patroulis shares one piece of advice to young creatives trying to break into the industry â âcareâ ⢠[1:28:31 - 1:29:35] Outro
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Queen and Sean are back, and this time they got it Right.
The two give updates on their life after being separated once Sean moved to New York for new adventures. Find out whats new in their life.
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Itâs July, which also mean, itâs Mental Health Month so Queen and Sean along with esteemed Mental Health Therapist and Advocate Mat Jeanius dive deep into how Millennials feel about therapy and mental health, and talk about personal situations with their own anxiety and mental problems.
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Back with another episode, Sean and Queen discuss what it means to Forgive someone. Sean tell a story about how he had to forgive someone for himself, and Queen is stuck between a rock and a hard place after realizing she isn't the forgiving type, But Why ?
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On Episode 5 of "The Alist" Podcast Queen and Sean discuss the necessary steps needed to prepare for the 3rd quarter of the 2018 year. Embracing new mindsets is key to sustain or rebuild the focus needed to accomplish preset goals.
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Ladies do you think the guy youâre talking to should tell you if youâre the side piece or not ? Guys do you feel obligated to tell the women? Lets talk about it.
It's been a minute but The "A-list" is back in action, and this week Queen and Sean invites a few guest for some Rated "R" Hood Talk 101. The show digs into fatherless relationships that turns a child savage in their dating stage.
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This episode of "The A-list" Podcast Queen and Sean invite good friend Britnee' McCoy to discuss the HBCU vs PWI life, along with more interesting conversations on the Black Experience.
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Inaugural Episode of The A-List podcast, Sean and Queen talk about the importance of Keeping the same energy with yourself and holding yourself accountable.
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On the latest installment of The A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann is joined by David Baldwin, the founder and CEO of Baldwin&, an ad agency based in Raleigh, North Carolina, that was named Small Agency of the Year twice in its first five years. Baldwin is also the former chairman of the One Club in NYC and was an executive producer for the Emmy Award-winning film Art & Copy.
His advertising has been recognized by The One Show, Cannes, D&D, the Clios, the Effies, the Andy Awards, and more.
Tune in below as Baldwin and Christmann share stories from working under some of Advertisingâs most famous superheroes, talk about the challenges facing the industry today, offer sound advice to young creatives, and much more. Show notes below!
Show Notes
⢠[0:00 â 2:22] Intro ⢠[2:23 â 5:49] Growing up in a little West Texas town and being in advertising since age 12 ⢠[5:50 â 10:39] Superheroes of the industry, being interviewed by Gary Goldsmith, and living on floors in Manhattan ⢠[10:40 â 15:00] The importance of humility and Baldwinâs transformative educational experience at the University of Texas ⢠[15:01 â 16:44] Baldwin talks about getting hired by McCaffrey McCall and his first assignment as a copywriter ⢠[16:45 â 18:15] Baldwin shares stories about his first partner, Steve Rutter ⢠[18:16 â 24:40] The story behind the Emmy Award-winning film Art & Copy ⢠[24:41 â 28:19] Working under Jerry Della Femina at Della Femina Travisano & Partners and the influential book From Those Wonderful Folks Who Gave You Pearl Harbor ⢠[28:20 â 32:15] Moving from NYC to Portland to work for Cole & Weber and how it was a defining moment for his career ⢠[32:16 â 34:40] The existential conversation that led to Baldwin starting his own agency ⢠[34:41 â 36:49] Baldwin&âs ethos, being benevolently selfish, and living your point of view ⢠[36:50 â 39:02] The McDonaldâs Womenâs Day stunt and why he loves working for companies that create positive impact in the world ⢠[39:03 â 42:30] The Polaris Duel Campaign he worked on at McKinney ⢠[42:31 â 44:13] Baldwin discusses his writing process ⢠[44:14 â 46:15] Facebookâs recent scandal, how the industry is changing, and the pros and cons of being an independent agency ⢠[46:16 â 50:27] Creating his own brand, Ponysaurus Brewing Company ⢠[50:28 â 53:25] Baldwin talks about why he started his agency in North Carolina and why young people should look for a boss to work for, not just a company ⢠[53:26 â 56:54] How Baldwin is building more doors into his agency, being committed to creativity, and what heâs excited for moving forward ⢠[56:55 â 58:00] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
After a short hiatus, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann returns to the booth for another exciting (and hilarious) episode of The A-List Podcast! This time, heâs joined by Paul Caiozzo, an award-winning creative and the cofounder of Office of Baby, a youngish creative independent agency thatâs mature enough to work for companies like Google, Etsy, Zocdoc, and StreetEasy. Before starting his own agency, Paul served as the executive creative director at Goodby Silverstein & Partners.
In this inspiring interview, Paul shares the unique story behind how he got into advertising, how negativity is poison, the challenges and balancing act of starting a new business, why creativity is still the core of advertising, and where he sees the future of the industry. Full episode and show notes below!
Show Notes
⢠[0:00 â 1:36] Intro ⢠[1:37 â 4:59] The meaning behind the name âOffice of Babyâ ⢠[5:00 â 8:08] Looking back on his time freelancing, Paul shares the lessons he learned from being around a variety of different agencies ⢠[8:09 â 15:20] The power of remaining positive, even in the face of uncomfortable situations ⢠[15:21 â 18:03] How a young web designer from Long Island found himself at a start up in Silicon Valley. ⢠[18:04 â 20:25] Paul shares the inspiring story of how a favor for a friend turned into a lifelong passion for advertising ⢠[20:26 â 24:20] Packing up his life in San Francisco and leaving to go an advertising school in Atlanta, where he discovered how ideas can be applied to art ⢠[24:21 â 28:27] The mentor who convinced Paul to stay in the industry after a rocky start ⢠[28:28 â 31:29] What heâs learned from starting a business and how to deal with the challenges that come with it ⢠[31:30 â 35:08] Paul shares some of his favorite philosophies he learned working under advertising legend Alex Bogusky at Crispin Porter + Bogusky ⢠[35:09 â 38:33] Paul reflects on his time as the executive creative director of Goodby Silverstein & Partners, building a satellite office and selling a vision ⢠[38:34 â 40:34] Tom and Paul chat about âglobal agenciesâ and how the fragmentation of people solving a problem can be a problem of its own ⢠[40:35 â 49:06] The current landscape of advertising, and how even in a sea of data and numbers, creativity still reigns supreme ⢠[49:07 â 1:01:29] The future of Office of Baby, the companyâs vision, why you should never chase money, and how being kind to others will ultimately reward you ⢠[1:01:30 â 1:02:22] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
This week on The A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO is joined in the studio by Sandy Greenberg and Terri Meyer, co-founders of TERRI & SANDY, an award-winning, brand-igniting agency that was recently named Ad Ageâs Small Agency of the Year.
Before founding their own agency, both Sandy and Terri left their creative marks on some of the biggest agencies in the world, helping to build some of the most iconic brands, including Mars, Kraft, Campbellâs, Disney and NestlĂŠ. Along the way, they've won virtually every industry award, including twelve Effies. Terri and Sandyâs work has permeated popular culture, and has been featured on TBSâ Funniest Commercials, Conan, CNN, The View, Fox News, Access Hollywood, and Today. For a little under an hour, Terri and Sandy tell Tom all about starting their own agency, why young creatives struggle with strategy, the importance of building a strong client relationship, and so much more. Full episode and show notes below!
Show Notes
⢠[0:00 â 1:42} Intro ⢠[01:43 â 4:03] Terri talks about growing up in St. Louis, and how she knew she wanted to be an Art Director from as early as age 15. ⢠[4:04 â 7:17] Sandy talks about moving all over the East Coast during her childhood, and getting her first gig at DâArcy in St. Louis. ⢠[7:18 â 9:51] Sandy and Terri recall how they first met, and why it took some time for the two to become friendly with each other before eventually becoming partners. ⢠[9:52 â 14:07] What it was like being a female team in the early 90âs, and why politics are the dark side of advertising. ⢠[14:08 â 17:39] The two creative mavens discuss each otherâs strengths, why loyalty is so important to a good partnership, open communication, and screaming until you laugh. ⢠[17:40 â 21:46] The two discuss some of their early work together, like the Twix âOh Yeahâ spot, and why young creatives struggle with strategy. ⢠[21:47 â 28:33] The story of Sandy becoming Terriâs birthday present, remembering the wisdom of Richard Levenson, and the importance of not burning bridges. ⢠[28:34 â 32:39] Terri and Sandy talk about starting their agency 7 years ago, and how not having a plan took them from a couch at Terriâs house to on office on Broadway. ⢠[32:40 â 39:10] Building a great client relationship through honesty and listening. ⢠[39:11â 41:00] Growing an agency culture. ⢠[41:01â 44:08] Terri and Sandy talk about some of the favorite campaigns theyâve worked on, including Avonâs âThis is Boss Lifeâ ⢠[44:09 â 50:00] How advertising has changed since the Mad Men era, and why agencies need to unite more to give back. ⢠[50:01 â 50:52] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
On a very special edition of The A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann switches seats and becomes the interviewee. Lauren Slaff, founder, president, and director of podcast sponsor AdHouse Advertising School plays the role of host as the two longtime friends talk about conquering fears, the importance of leaving your ego at the door, creating a personal brand, and so much more. Full episode and show notes below!
⢠[0:00 â 2:30] Into ⢠[2:31 â 6:32] Growing up in New Jersey, and how his childhood love to draw and write stories was inspired by his father âMongoâ ⢠[6:34 â 13:32] Tom talks about the benefit of going to college in Manhattan and the difficulty of getting a job in the recession ⢠[13:33 â 20:11] Getting his first gig at Ogilvy direct, and how young creatives can promote themselves today ⢠[20:12 â 22:39] Living on his own for the first time in Hoboken and rebuilding his portfolio after two years at Ogilvy ⢠[22:40 â24:05] The transition from a big direct agency to working at Kirschenbaum ⢠[24:06 â 31:38] Tom talks about the nerves he first had when meeting Richard Kirschenbaum, why he shaved his mullet, and growing up in the industry ⢠[31:39 â 36:14] Working at the agency of the future, TBWA/Chiat Day ⢠[36:15 â 41:40] Tom recalls his time working with people he long admired in Gerry Graf and Eric Silver at BBDO, and the speech that saved him from being fired. ⢠[41:41 â 48:29] Creating a personal brand and entering into the Freelance world. The importance of personal toughness. ⢠[48:30 â 50:57] Writing every day, the value of being yourself and getting people to start knowing you for your thinking. ⢠[50:58 â 53:10] Networking. Getting over social anxiety and conquering fears ⢠[53:11 â 56:36] Tom gives advice to young creatives and sheds light on an amazing industry ⢠[56:37 â 57:32] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
In the fifteenth installment of the A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann is joined by Omid Farhang, the Chief Creative Officer at experiential agency Momentum Worldwide. Over the course of forty-five minutes, Farhang quotes the Wu-Tang Clan, talks about growing up as the child of an Iranian cowboy, and shares some of the most valuable lessons he learned working under and alongside the biggest names in the industry. Show notes below!
o [0:00 â 1:36] Intro o [1:37 â 8:05] Farhang tells Tom about growing up the child of an Iranian cowboy, and the pressure he felt to become a doctor or a lawyer o [8:06 â 11: 53] How Farhang discovered advertising, and the emotions that ran through his head when he first walked into the Chiat Day office o [11:54 â 18:14] How the Honda âGrrrâ spot inspired him to go into advertising o [18:15 â 20:55] Wanting to be a writer and going to ad school with a sense of purpose and urgency o [20:56 â 22:55] How the definition of titles are changing in the industry, what he learned from the Wu-Tang Clan, and how he has been influenced by comedy and hip hop o [22:56 â 27:25] Starting as an intern Crispin Porter + Bogusky, living in a basement, and the benefit of writing 200 headlines o [27:26 â 31:18] The lessons Farhang learned working as a young creative on Miller High Life o [31:19 â 36:12] Farhang walks us through his plea to Alex Bogusky for a full-time gig and why he dropped out of ad school without a job. o [36:13 â 38:37] The interview process towards becoming a first time CCO, Momentum Worldwide, and the power of an honest business relationship o [38:38 â 41:00] Working with the children of NBA superstars for SAPâs âThe Simple Reportâ o [41:01 â 46:00] The benefits of freelancing, releasing ideas into the wild and experiential advertising. o [46:01 â 47:50] What âMalicious Obedienceâ is, and how young creatives can avoid it o [47:51 â 48:45] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
In the latest episode of âThe A-Listâ podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann is joined by the hilarious Roger Camp, Partner and Chief Creative Officer of San Francisco based Camp+King. During his 20+ years in advertising, Camp has been awarded every major creative award under the sun and has worked on some of the worldâs biggest brands, such as Amazon, Nike, Virgin Atlantic, Coca-Cola, and Adidas. Heâs about as A-list as they come.
Tune in to hear all about how Camp likes to get naked with his dad, the three-fail rule, how to make brands and businesses conversation worthy, and much much more. Full episode and show notes below!
Show Notes:
[0:00 â 1:36] Intro [1:37 â 7:08] Roger talks about growing up in Jersey, getting naked with his salt of the earth father, and his childhood aspirations of becoming an artist [7:09 â 10:24] Attending SVA and falling in love with advertising [10:25 â 19:30] The importance of being able to make mistakes, Rogerâs first ads, and working on Comedy Central [19:31 â 22:48] Heroes in the industry, getting fired, and the power of remaining optimistic [22:49 â 27:53] Roger discusses his short stint at BBDO and finally getting a gig at Cliff Freeman & Partners [27:54 â 31:28] The culture at Camp + King and the importance of working with people you like [31:29 â 35:54] The importance of a brand voice and more advice for young writers [35:55 â 37:44] Brand behaviors [37:45 â 41:59] Cliff Freemanâs âCliffismsâ [42:00 â 49:00] Working at Wieden+Kennedy, the actors strike, and the value of a planner [49:01 â 51:49] The Camp+King positioning and being conversation worthy [51:50 â 52:41] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.
This week on âThe A-Listâ podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann chats with his long-time friend and former boss, Bill Oberlander, the executive creative director at OBERLAND. Bill has worked as a creative executive at many top agencies, including JWT New York, Cossette New York, McCann Erickson, Ogilvy & Mather, and Kirshenbaum Bond + Partners. Working on such global accounts as Microsoft, Estee Lauder, Intel and Nike, Bill has helped reinvent brands with his iconic and transformational campaigns.
Tune in as Bill and Tom discuss what it takes to break into advertising in New York City, why philanthropy is important for both brands and people, and how todayâs creatives can build a portfolio that gives Bill goosebumps.
Show Notes:
⢠[0:00 â 2:05] Intro ⢠[2:06 â 5:17] Bill and Tom discuss working together at Kirshenbaum ⢠[5:18 â 8:23] Billâs childhood in South Amboy, NJ, attending an all-boys Catholic high school, and dreaming of a future in the arts ⢠[8:24 â 13:25] Studying business communications and visual communications at the University of Delaware, and falling in love with advertising ⢠[13:26 â 15:17] Moving to NYC, couch surfing, and landing his first advertising gig ⢠[15:18 â 19:49] Becoming an art director at McCaffrey & McCall ⢠[19:50 â 30:57] Learning the ropes at McCann, working on the Coca-Cola account, and scheduling his first shoot without client approval ⢠[30:58 â 35:08] Being recruited by Richard Kirshenbaum as his art director, and faking it until he made it ⢠[35:09 â 41:13] Billâs first big campaign at Kirshenbaum: El Presidente Spiced Brandy ⢠[41:14 â 48:49] Reinventing Snapple with the famous âSnapple Ladyâ campaign ⢠[48:50 â 56:49] Working at Robin Hood Foundation, the importance of building brands with purpose, and launching Oberland ⢠[56:50 â 61:16] What Bill looks for when reviewing portfolios today ⢠[61:17 â 62:44] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter. If you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us at AdhouseNYC.com.
In the latest episode of âThe A-Listâ podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein Chief Creative Officer Tom Christmann sits down with creative maestro Dan Kelleher, Chief Creative Officer at Deutsch. Dan has worked at many of the worldâs most renowned agencies, including Saatchi & Saatchi, BBDO, Cliff Freeman & Partners, and DeVito/Verdi. His work for brands such as BMW, DIRECTV, General Mills, FedEx, and Guinness has earned some of the industryâs top awards. Bill Clinton once said that his favorite commercials were the âCable Effectsâ spots for DIRECTV, which Kelleher helped bring to life. Dan was also responsible for bringing us the BMW Super Bowl ad, âNewfangled Idea,â which Ad Age ranked among the best Super Bowl ads of all time.
Tune in to hear Dan discuss how perseverance paved his path to success, what todayâs creatives can learn from the âfunny vs. not funnyâ wall, and why honesty is the key to great client relationships.
Show Notes
⢠[0:00 â 1:35] Intro ⢠[1:36 â 7:04] Growing up in Plainfield, New Jersey, being passionate about art and deciding that medical illustration wasnât the right field for him ⢠[7:05 â 11:35] The Rocky of advertising: how perseverance landed him his first job in the print production department of Ammirati & Puris ⢠[11:36 â 20:39] Working on his portfolio, attending ad school, and learning the ropes from great bosses ⢠[20:40 â 29:32] Getting hired in his first creative role as junior art director at DeVito/Verdi ⢠[29:33 â 34:36] Moving to Cliff Freeman & Partners and selling his first TV spot for Staples ⢠[34:37 â 43:44] Lessons for young creatives from the âfunny vs. not funnyâ wall ⢠[43:45 â 49:14] Dan and Tom discuss their time at BBDO working for Gerry Graf ⢠[49:15 â 54:32] Working at BBDO, getting more client interaction, and filming with Burt Reynolds ⢠[54:33 â 59:50] The importance of honesty in developing great client relationships ⢠[59:51 â 62:24] The value of building a strong agency culture ⢠[62:25 â 69:20] What Dan looks for in a portfolio today and his one piece of advice for young creatives ⢠[62:21 â 70:50] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe to and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like âThe A-Listâ Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter. If you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us at AdhouseNYC.com.
The A-List Podcast: Episode 11 with Kash Sree
In this weekâs episode of âThe A-Listâ podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein Chief Creative Officer Tom Christmann chats with the brilliant Kash Sree, Group Creative Director at gyro New York. Kash has worked at many of the top agencies across the world, from SS&K to Perreira & OâDell, JWT, BBH New York, and Wieden + Kennedy. Working on such global accounts as Vaseline, DeBeers, Axe, Nintendo and Nike, Kash has helped create some of the industryâs most iconic campaigns, including Nikeâs âHackeysackâ spot with Tiger Woods. Kash was also the recipient of an Emmy and a Cannes Grand Prix for his inspiring work on two different Nike campaigns in the same year.
Tune in to hear Kash discuss his journey from martial arts teacher to art director to copywriter, what he looks for in creative talent today, and why kindness â to yourself and others â is key. Full episode and show notes below!
Show Notes
⢠[0:00 â 1:55] Intro ⢠[1:56 â 7:42] Growing up in East London, eating Kentucky Fried Chicken every day, and trying not to be noticed at school. ⢠[7:43 â 10:20] Working as a kung fu instructor and trading in martial arts for design school ⢠[10:21 â 18:19] Beginning his journey into advertising and proving his professor wrong ⢠[18:20 â 20:52] The importance of research in being a great creative and making a great ad ⢠[20:53 â 30:05] Getting fired from Ogilvy after 5 months and moving to Singapore ⢠[30:06 â 34:22] Learning to stand up for his work and switching from art direction to copywriting ⢠[34:23 â 39:05] Getting a crash course in advertising ⢠[39:06 â 44:09] Seeking inspiration in culture and applying lessons from martial arts to advertising ⢠[44:10 â 50:12] âStaying stupidâ to avoid bad briefs ⢠[50:13 â 61:43] Being motivated by fame, getting sued and winning an award ⢠[61:44 â 69:42] How todayâs creatives can impress Kash ⢠[69:43 â 71:06] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter. If you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us at AdhouseNYC.com.
The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City.
The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City.
In the ninth episode of âThe A-Listâ podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein Chief Creative Officer Tom Christmann chats with his long-time friend Megan Skelly, the Group Executive Creative Director at R/GA. Megan has been the creative lead on some of the worldâs biggest name brands such as Coca-Cola, Target, Stella Artois, and most recently Verizon Wireless. Last year, Business Insider named her one of the â30 Most Creative Women in Advertisingâ â an honor that she fully deserves.
Tune in and hear Megan and Tom talk about their time together at Kirshenbaum, stepping over dead bodies, not being afraid to be stupid and so much more. Full episode and show notes below!
Show Notes
[00:00 â 01:36] Intro [01:37 â 09:24] Megan talks about her childhood in Connecticut and her aspirations of becoming a painter [09:25 â 13:40] Living on a pull out couch for three years in Westport and trying to get a job in the recession [13:41 â 19:20] Moving to New York City and working at Wonderman [19:21 â 26:00] Megan talks about her role models in the industry [26:01 â 31:03] Working on Cablevision at KBS and becoming a storyteller [31:04 â 37:16] âMaking itâ, using fear as a motivator, and trusting the process [37:17 â 44:20] Not being afraid to be stupid and knowing your strengths [44:21 â 46:05] Why the industry is more exciting today than ever [46:06 â 54:50] The different DNA of R/GA [54:41 â 55:52] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter. If you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us at AdhouseNYC.com.
The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City.
This week on âThe A-Listâ podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein Chief Creative Officer Tom Christmann is joined in the studio by Rob Schwartz, the Chief Executive Officer at TBWA\CHIAT\DAY New York. Before becoming CEO, Schwartz enjoyed a long and very successful career as a creative, winning nearly every advertising award under the sun and spearheading the creative behind some of the worldâs most recognized brands such as Nissan, McDonaldâs, VISA, and Thomson Reuters, among others. Rob is also the host of his own podcast titled âThe Disruptor Series,â for which he interviews people who are disrupting business culture and life.
In this episode, Tom and Schwartz break down the differences and similarities between agencies in LA and New York, discuss the managerial prowess of pirates, and talk about how the position of CEO is still very much a creative role. Show notes below!
Show Notes:
[0:00 â 1:02] Intro [1:03 â 4:12] Robâs childhood in New York and aspirations of becoming a writer [4:13 â 9:30] Robâs story of tearing up his LSAT during the test [9:31 â 11:20] Robâs experience in a leadership training school [11:21 â 15:50] The epiphany that ultimately launched Robâs advertising career [15:51 â 20:43] Becoming an ad geek historian [20:44 â 26:50] Mentorship and the value of work ethic [26:51 â 28:59] The fear of failure [29:00 â 34:20] The difference between agencies in LA and New York [34:21 â 36:27] Working with supreme talent at Team One [36:28 â 39:20] Catching the eye of Chiat [39:21 â 47:20] The transition from a creative to a CEO and why itâs cooler to be the pirates than the navy [47:21 â 50:17] Robâs advice to young creatives [50:18 â 52:13] The future of advertising [52:14 â 55:52] Recommended books and âThe Disruptor Seriesâ [55:53 â 56:56] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter. If you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us at AdhouseNYC.com.
The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City.
This week on âThe A-Listâ podcast, host and chief creative officer of DiMassimo Goldstein Tom Christmann chats with the one and only Gerry Graf, founder and chief creative officer of Barton F. Graf.
Before starting his own agency, Graf spent the better half of two decades making award-winning creative for some of the most well-respected agencies in the world, such as Goodby Silverstein and Partners, BBDO, TBWA/Chiat Day, and Saatchi among others. For his outstanding work, Business Insider would later label him âThe Most Creative Man in Advertisingâ.
Tune in as Gerry tells Tom all about his time writing for the âSNL of Notre Dameâ, hunting rats in Venice Beach, the importance of making your own opportunities and why creativity is valued more today than ever. Full episode and show notes below!
Show Notes
⢠[0:00 â 1:42] Intro ⢠[1:43 â 4:56] Tom and Gerryâs past at BBDO and what it was like growing up in Lexington, MA ⢠[4:57 â 7:30] Going pre-med to Notre Dame ⢠[7:31 â 13:07] Writing for the Keenan Revue â the SNL of Notre Dame ⢠[13:08 â 14:23] Post Notre Dame life and hunting rats in Venice Beach for six months ⢠[14:24 â 17:15] Hating life as a stockbroker for two years in Boston ⢠[17:15 â 22:03] Geryâs first portfolio, getting denied from agencies, and the introduction of Ken Fitzgerald ⢠[22:04 â 25:48] Being offered a job at Saatchi & Saatchi while on a payphone in Grand Central ⢠[25:49 â 27:13] The walk of shame ⢠[27:14 â 29:22] Emulating Cliff Freeman ⢠[29:23 â 37:50] Gerryâs âpull the rugâ copywriting trick and getting his big break on Snickers while at BBDO ⢠[37:51 â 44:54] Working at Goodby and finally Reuniting with Ken Fitzgerald after over a decade ⢠[44:55 â50:25] Making your own opportunities, asking the right questions and not giving up ⢠[50:26 â 52:43] Selling and maintaining a good idea [52:44 â 57: 42] Getting in the industry today and valuing creativity [57:43 â 58:57] Outro
âThe A-Listâ is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, recorded at Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New Yorkâs newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter. If you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us at AdhouseNYC.com.
The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City.
They say youâre not in advertising until youâve been fired. Droga5 ECD Matt Ian knows a little bit about that. He was fired from his first job in advertising. But did he give up? No sir. And look at him now! In this episode of The A-List, we reel in the years with Matt as he discusses his beginnings as an aimless youth in Connecticut and then takes us through jobs at BBH NY, Chiat NY and Deutsch LA. We also discuss why words are stupid. And if anybody wants to fund Tom & Mattâs Motorcycle Tour of South America, contact Matt on twitter at his âunfortunate handleâ @saintdouchebag.
The A-List is brought to you by Adhouse Advertising School. Advertising Age called Adhouse New Yorkâs newest, smallest and arguably hippest ad school. Their philosophy? An ad class is only as relevant as the professional who teaches it. Adhouse classes are taught by the best in the biz in the agencies where they work. You get ten weeks of classes for just six hundred bucks. To apply, go to http://www.adhousenyc.com and for the latest news, follow adhousenyc on Facebook.
The host of The A-List is Tom Christmann, Chief Creative Officer at DiMassimo Goldstein, an Inspiring Action agency in New York City. Itâs recorded at Gramercy Post in New York City.
The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City.
This week on âThe A-listâ podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein chief creative officer Tom Christmann is joined by Jill Applebaum, creative strategist at Facebook Creative Shop. Before joining Facebook, Applebaum made a name for herself at several different agencies including DMB&B, Ogilvy & Mather, Young & Rubicam, J. Walter Thompson and DraftFCB, where she was one of the masterminds behind Oreoâs revolutionary âDaily Twistâ campaign. That year, she and her creative partner were listed No.7 on Fast Companyâs âMost Creative People of 2013â.
In this episode, Jill and Tom talk about the trials and tribulations of becoming a copywriter, surrounding yourself with good people, the current state of women in the industry, and so much more. If youâre interested in learning from one of the best in the business, this episode is for you.
The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City.
The A-LIST EPISODE #004 â DAVID ANGELO RECORDED APRIL 12, 2017.
Welcome to the fourth episode of the A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. For this episode, Tom invited David Angelo into our Gramercy studios in New York City. (In-Person!) David is the Founder and Chairman of David & Goliath, an integrated agency in El Segundo, California. You'll hear about David's time as a Teamster in the Bay Area and his journey from high school dropout to working at some of the top ad agencies in NYC. You'll sit with David at the feet of ad industry giants like Cliff Freeman. And you'll hear about how being Brave is the ultimate super power. You can follow David on twitter at @_DavidAngelo and connect with his agency at http://www.dng.com.
The A-List is brought to you by Adhouse Advertising School. Advertising Age called Adhouse New Yorkâs newest, smallest and arguably hippest ad school. Their philosophy? An ad class is only as relevant as the professional who teaches it. Adhouse classes are taught by the best in the biz in the agencies where they work. You get ten weeks of classes for just six hundred bucks. To apply, go to www.adhousenyc.com and for the latest news, follow adhousenyc on Facebook.
Thanks for listening. Please rate us and subscribe to the show on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us through adhouse.com.
Follow Tom Christmann on Twitter (@mongoindustries). Check out DiMassimo Goldstein at www.digobrands.com
The A-List is recorded at www.gramercypost.com/ in New York City.
The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City.
The A-LIST EPISODE #003 â GREG HAHN RECORDED MARCH 10, 2017.
Hey, everyone! This is our third episode of the A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Today, Tom speaks with Greg Hahn, Chief Creative Officer at BBDO New York. They talk about Gregâs journey from Cincinnati, Ohio to his first internship at Franklin Stoorza in San Diego. Greg shares how he was first exposed to great advertising (hint: it didnât involve ad school) and why his philosophy is âyesâ. Youâll learn about the benefits of eavesdropping and âstaying out of your boxâ to find inspiration. Finally, donât miss Gregâs one piece of magic advice that every young creative needs to hear. You can follow Greg on Facebook here.
The A-List is brought to you by Adhouse Advertising School. Advertising Age called Adhouse New Yorkâs newest, smallest and arguably hippest ad school. Their philosophy? An ad class is only as relevant as the professional who teaches it. Adhouse classes are taught by the best in the biz in the agencies where they work. You get ten weeks of classes for just six hundred bucks. To apply, go to http://www.adhousenyc.com and for the latest news, follow adhousenyc on Facebook.
Thanks for listening. Please rate us and subscribe to the show on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us through adhouse.com.
Follow Tom Christmann on LinkedIn. Check out DiMassimo Goldstein at http://www.digobrands.com
The A-List is recorded at http://www.gramercypost.com/ in New York City.
The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City.
The A-LIST EPISODE #002 â TY MONTAGUE RECORDED MARCH 9, 2017.
Hey, everyone! This is our second episode of the A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. In todayâs episode, Tom chats with Ty Montague, CEO of co:collective and author of âTrue Story: How to Combine Story and Action to Transform Your Business.â They discuss Tyâs interesting, circuitous route into the advertising industry and his job as a bartender where it all began. Ty provides some valuable advice for students trying to break into the industry, and urges them to create as much as they can, wherever they are. Youâll hear him talk about troublemakers and why he likes people who break things. Youâll learn how âstorydoingâ can help you land your first job in advertising. Finally, you wonât want to miss Tyâs take on whether weâre living in a computer simulation. You can follow Ty on Twitter at @tmontague and on Facebook here.
The A-List is brought to you by Adhouse Advertising School. Advertising Age called Adhouse New Yorkâs newest, smallest and arguably hippest ad school. Their philosophy? An ad class is only as relevant as the professional who teaches it. Adhouse classes are taught by the best in the biz in the agencies where they work. You get ten weeks of classes for just six hundred bucks. To apply, go to http://www.adhousenyc.com and for the latest news, follow adhousenyc on Facebook.
Thanks for listening. Please rate us and subscribe to the show on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us through adhouse.com.
Follow Tom Christmann on LinkedIn. Check out DiMassimo Goldstein at http://www.digobrands.com
The A-List is recorded at http://www.gramercypost.com/ in New York City.
The podcast that asks the world's top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Hosted by Tom Christmann, CCO of DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency in New York City.
The A-LIST EPISODE #001 â ROB REILLY RECORDED JAN 23, 2017.
Hey, everyone! Itâs the very first ever episode of The A-List, the podcast that asks the worldâs top advertising professionals how they got started in the business. Today Tom talks to Rob Reilly, Global Creative Chaiman of McCann WorldGroup. They talk about Robâs beginnings in Montvale, NJ and his job as a bartender at the beach in Delaware, where he wrote ads for those planes that fly by while youâre getting your tan on. Youâll hear about how Rob got his first job at McCann and how Alex Bogusky told him some news he didnât want to hear. And donât miss the part about the fax Rob sent to Rich Silverstein and why he never followed up. Finally, we get some advice on how to do your best work (Hint: work a lot.) You can follow Rob on Twitter at @RobReillyMC and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rob.reilly.52.
The A-List is brought to you by Adhouse Advertising School. Advertising Age called Adhouse New Yorkâs newest, smallest and arguably hippest ad school. Their philosophy? An ad class is only as relevant as the professional who teaches it. Adhouse classes are taught by the best in the biz in the agencies where they work. You get ten weeks of classes for just six hundred bucks. To apply, go to http://www.adhousenyc.com and for the latest news, follow adhousenyc on Facebook.
Thanks for listening. Please rate us and subscribe to the show on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts. And if you want to be interviewed for an upcoming episode, contact us through adhouse.com.
Follow Tom Christmann on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomchristmann/. Check out DiMassimo Goldstein at http://www.digobrands.com
The A-List is recorded at http://www.gramercypost.com/ in New York City.