Don’t Get Me Started
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.
Latest episodes
Jan 4, 2018 • 40min
Episode 270: Todd Feitlin and Amanda Speer of Mekanism
Career and agency talk with Todd (Creative Director) and Amanda (Sr. Creative Recruiter)
Dec 7, 2017 • 28min
Episode 269: Adil Hussain, Copywriter at EP+Co
Visiting Atlanta from Erwin Penland in Greenville, Adil covers Creators, Craftsmen and Creatives; being different; and the sticky but important topic of diversity.
Nov 22, 2017 • 51min
Episode 268: Zach Canfield, Associate Partner, Director of Talent at Goodby Silverstein & Partners
An inside look at one of America's great ad agencies. A recruiter's actual role. Portfolios. Ad Schools. And a brief (partial) history of GS&P.
Nov 9, 2017 • 38min
Episode 267: Chris Joakim and Mike Donaghey, Creative Directors at R/GA
The successful, funny, award-winning creative team covers portfolio pieces vs. "real world;" production, executing, selling, and fighting; and the secrets of a good partnership.
Oct 26, 2017 • 45min
Episode 266: Danae Belanger and Madison Jackson, Senior Creatives at mcgarrybowen
Danae (Senior AD) and Madison (Senior CW) cover scripts, crystals, career growing pains, trust, partnerships, and ego deconstruction.
Oct 12, 2017 • 36min
Episode 265: Ashley Milhollin, Sr. Copywriter at Zambezi
The difference between a student and a professional, partnering with Dan Rosenberg, working with CDs and life in Los Angeles
Sep 28, 2017 • 42min
Episode 264: Elizabeth Cauvel with Carrie Cervati of MRY in New York
Elizabeth, Creative Director, and Carrie, Director of Resource Management and Talent, discuss adulthood, presentation skills, portfolios, and taking a risk when the opportinity arises.
Sep 21, 2017 • 31min
Episode 263: The Creative Circus Back-to-School Graduation Special
Nineteen newly minted art directors and copywriters reflect on their time in school. They are, in order of appearance: Emily Aberg Shevek Anandan Savannah Bradford Kyle Chin Lauren Glynn Alissa Funk Tim Smith Maya Campbell Sarah Gradeless Payal Patel Brittany Kittredge Jacob Scott Carey McKay Dan Azneer Erin Miller Kamey Murphy Ilana Marshall Katherine Stewart and Britt King
Sep 14, 2017 • 36min
Episode 262: Sharon Werner, Founder and CD of Werner Design Werks
The Minneapolis-based designer discusses boredom, staying in touch, helping brands understand their own identities and breaking rules.
Aug 31, 2017 • 38min
Episode 261: Hans Hansen and Eric Sorensen, ECDs at Solve
A look inside the streamlined, award-winning Minneapolis advertising and branding agency. Also, some perspective on finding a job and thinking about thought.
