David Kolbusz

David Kolbusz, Chief Creative Officer at Orchard and an Adweek Creative 100, shares his fascinating journey from journalism to the forefront of advertising. He reflects on the critical influence of mentorship in his career and emphasizes the collaborative spirit of the industry. The conversation touches on crafting emotionally resonant holiday ads and inventive storytelling methods rooted in literature. Listeners can also look forward to juicy anecdotes about embarrassing ad blunders and the importance of customer service experience in shaping creative skills.

David Kolbusz, the Chief Creative Officer at Droga 5 London, shares insights into the quirks of industry networking and what it’s really like to meet Ellen DeGeneres off-camera. He reflects on creating the iconic three little pigs ad for The Guardian and explores humorous aspects of advertising, including a memorable IKEA commercial. The conversation also highlights the significance of building strong creative relationships, the role of music in ads, and the ups and downs of balancing creativity with personal life challenges.