IOFA with Aaron Starkman

Edelman Global CCO, Judy John talks about her famous “Like a Girl” campaign, how she tackles being a leader who happens to be an introvert, and why there aren’t more women running agencies.

Chris Staples and Ian Grais, co-founders of Rethink, talk about their successful careers, work-life balance, and the problem of overworking in the advertising industry. They also discuss their experience starting their own agency, a disastrous meeting where confidential information was leaked, and their published playbook and annual founders meetings.

Eric Kallman, creator of Old Spice and Skittles campaigns, talks about the best worst shoot story, missed opportunities, the hit campaign that won a grand prix, meeting Burlington Coat Factory, finding work-life balance, successful campaigns, and a memorable on-set experience involving a prosthetic udder.

Anna Qvennerstedt, an advertising executive and creative director at Forsman and Bodenfors, talks about their famous Jean-Claude Van Damme Epic Split spot for Volvo. They also discuss the digital landscape in Sweden, the importance of collaboration in creative work, and share a funny story about presenting an idea with a cheese doodle mascot.

Jeff Goodby and Rich Silverstein discuss their big hits, why elevators are scary, and a shocking conversation with Steve Jobs. They share stories about their pitching mishaps and memorable projects, including the success of Geico's advertising campaign. They also talk about the concept of Cheetos' Museum and working with big brands like Nike and Apple.

Ari Merkin chats about his famous Ikea lamp spot, a strange meeting with Spike Jonze in a park and why ad folks shouldn’t be compared to used car salesmen.

Aaron and Susan discuss the famous M&M characters she created, her rise to global CCO, and a controversial topic never before discussed so openly: award show corruptness.

Advertising guru Gerry Graf chats with Aaron about his iconic campaigns, including a dancing monkey Super Bowl ad, promoting New York tourism post-9/11, and humorous anecdotes like Jesus Mittens and a baby blue air conditioning campaign.

Aaron Starkman chats with Alex Bogusky about the state of the industry, why Alex came back and they also discuss vampires.  Host and Creator- Aaron Starkman Executive Producer and Audio Director- Ted Rosnick

Aaron Starkman sits down with Rob Reilly, Global Creative Chairman of McCann Worldgroup at Cannes.