Don’t Get Me Started
Dan Balser
Hosted by Dan Balser, a former department head at The Creative Circus in Atlanta, this is a series of conversations about advertising. But they're not just about the industry; they're about the people in it.
Episodes
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Jun 28, 2012 • 30min
Episode 130: David Fowler, ECD at Ogilvy, New York
Reflections on an illustrious career and advice from the creator of some of advertising's most memorable brands' voices.
Jun 14, 2012 • 28min
Episode 129: Freelance Art Director John Fayard
A frank and realistic take on eight years in New York.
May 31, 2012 • 25min
Episode 128: Zaaz CD Danielle Trivisonno Hawley
Standing squarely at the crossroads of the digital/traditional coalescence, Danielle discusses an industry in crisis, "app fatigue" and the value of intelligence.
May 17, 2012 • 30min
Episode 127: Josh Janicek, Talent Recruiter at McKinney
Expert job-hunting advice and a closer look at the culture of McKinney, the award-winning Durham, NC ad agency.
May 3, 2012 • 42min
Episode 126: Lisa Cochrane, SVP of Allstate Insurance
Visiting from Chicago, Lisa discusses traits that clients value in their agencies and the genesis and evolution of Allstate's award-winning "Mayhem" campaign.
Apr 19, 2012 • 29min
Episode 125: W+K CD Don Shelford
When Don last visited the show (four years ago), he was a director. He is now back in the agency world, at Wieden+Kennedy in Portland, Oregon.
Apr 5, 2012 • 35min
Episode 124: Steve McCallion, President of Chrome Industries
This is less of an interview and more of a conversation with the affable, focused and articulate former architect, lifelong designer and current leader of Chrome Industries in San Francisco.
Mar 22, 2012 • 27min
Episode 123: Dave Damman, CCO of Carmichael Lynch
Dave shares his thoughts on hard work and focus. He's joined by Nicole Horton, the venerable Minneapolis agency's creative manager.
Mar 15, 2012 • 38min
Episode 122: Dave Holloway and James Mikus of McGarrah Jessee
Visiting from Austin, TX, Dave and James are Co-Executive Creative Directors of AdAge Magazine's Southwest Agency of the Year.
Originally published Sunday, March 11, 2012
Mar 15, 2012 • 31min
Episode 121: Dan Kim, CD at McCann in New York
Digially savvy Dan Kim shares his thoughts on (among other things) diplomacy and the dearth of mentors in advertising agencies.
Originally published Sunday, February 26, 2012
