Melissa Havel is a senior communications strategist, executive advisor, and team coach who blends big-idea thinking with a disciplined approach to problem-solving and delivering results. She has driven powerful storytelling and strategic communications campaigns across owned, earned, and paid channels for organizations of all sizes, drawing on her …

Mark Jones is an accomplished educator, producer, and author, known for bridging the worlds of culture, technology, and education. As the Dean of the Faculty of Animation, Art, and Design at Sheridan College and former Director at Seneca Film Institute, Mark has dedicated over 25 years to empowering the next generation of creatives. His book, The S…

Héctor Ayuso has spent the last 30 years chasing ideas and making them real. Call him an artist, filmmaker, creative director, storyteller, or just a guy who can't sit still—labels don’t matter, doing does. From Spain to Mexico, Italy to the U.S., he’s built studios, taught, spoken on stages, and created projects that live outside the usual boxes. …

Marcel Petitpas is the CEO & Co-Founder of Parakeeto, a company dedicated to helping agencies measure and improve their profitability. In his work as a speaker, podcast host, and consultant, specializing in Agency Profitability Optimization, he's helped thousands of agencies, consultancies, and professional services firms worldwide measure the righ…

Mandi Ellefson transformed her life from battling $175k in debt to amassing a multi-million dollar net worth before hitting 40. As the visionary behind Hands-Off CEO, Mandi isn’t just another success story; she’s a lifeline for consulting agency owners drowning in the day-to-day. Her magic? Transforming million-dollar agencies into scalable enterpr…

Cecilia Owens is an esteemed finance and operations executive with over 20 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, budgeting / forecasting, strategic planning, cash management, business operations, HR oversight, and business relationship management. Cecilia is currently the Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer at Grandv…

Tony Kadillak has spent 20 years in branding and promotion, servicing today's most recognizable entertainment and sports brands. Currently EP at Versus, he’s been responsible for supporting the strategic growth of his agency teams, while focusing on key clients to drive the value of design-led thinking to their bottom lines. For over ten years, Car…

Join Esther and Tim for the DDD Catalyst Think Tank at DDD Milan this October. https://ddd.live/programs/catalyst-think-tank ​Esther Weinberg is a business growth accelerator that equips executives in high-growth media and technology industries to create game-changing breakthroughs, increase profitability in declining markets and create successful …

This is a recording from RevThink's The Weekly Briefing from August 7th, 2024. This discussion was followed by a Q&A which you can watch here: https://community.revthink.com/c/the-weekly-briefing/resilience-in-chaotic-times-strategies-for-economic-shifts-d3d6ea28-b832-4e00-bf7b-e0aa74fd52d6 Blair Enns is on a mission to change the way creative serv…

Alana Tompson is a Melbourne cinematographer and the creative director of Said & Done Media. She also hosts a podcast called Said & Undone which interviews creatives about what could be done – and is being done – to increase the diversity of the film, TV, media and advertising industries to make them a more inclusive place. With her career commenci…

Kevin Robinson is an award-winning design leader with decades of experience as a director, entrepreneur, executive creative director, strategist, and advisor. Throughout his professional career, Robinson founded and led Juniper Jones, a multidisciplinary studio, and most recently, Creative Dept., a new platform whose mission is to provide access to…

Marlene P. Naicker, a serial fashion entrepreneur and the Founder/Creative Director of MULDOONEYS, epitomizes resilience and innovation. Born in apartheid-era South Africa in 1975, she draws inspiration from influential figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, embodying fearlessness and empathy. Facing adversity head-on, Marlene battled canc…

Joanne is CEO of Turner Duckworth, a world-class branding agency with studios in San Francisco, London and New York. Turner Duckworth has designed some of the world’s most valuable brands, including Amazon, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Levi’s and Samsung. Joanne’s first career was in the art world, having worked at prestigious art galleries in New York, …

Stephen Price is the founder and creative director of Stash Media Inc. and executive editor of Stash Magazine and the Stash Permanent Collection – the world’s only video streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and VFX. Stephen has given dozens of talks on design at festivals/conferences from Los Angeles to Hamburg and Istanbul to Caracas…

Will Travis is an internationally respected brand builder and social connector. With a career leading respected branding / advertising agencies ATTIK, Dentsu and SidLee as CEO, he has worked with brands like Toyota, Facebook, Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola. After a 25-year career in elevating products and services, Will launched Elevation Barn (link below)…

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While sitting around a bonfire at Camp MoGraph 2022, an idea was put in motion to create a podcast interviewing creative leaders about their emotional journeys during their startup years. A year later, we're celebrating the season finale of FrameOne by reflecting on the lessons that hit us the most. If you've ever wondered "How to start a motion de…

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In this episode, Drysen sits down with Kristi Wire, founder of Wire Design Company to talk about the journey of starting her studio, the importance of branding, processes, and having a good support system. If you're looking for tips to start your freelance career or studio, this is an episode to listen to.…

Those who know, know: Camp Mograph fosters inclusivity, promoting open dialogue among attendees and speakers without hierarchy. Originally a passion project, the event has transformed into a business, posing challenges in balancing time commitment and preserving the initial vision. Today, a pivotal decision looms on whether to expand into a full-sc…

On this episode of FrameOne, Joel Pilger recaps his journey from starting his studio Impossible Pictures to exiting and joining RevThink, a consulting group for studios around the world. This interview was recorded at Camp MoGraph 2023 in Denver CO. Sponsored by Hyperfocus Motion http://hyperfocusmotion.com Follow the show: http://www.frameoneshow.…

What happens when your studio fully exploits the untapped potential of sonic expertise? To answer that question, our guest Eric Singer shares a bit of the science – and a lot of his passion – from the forefront of audio awesomeness at Coupe Studios. Follow the work of Eric Singer and his team at Coupe Studios: https://coupestudios.com/ Enjoyed this…

FrameOne explores the emotional journey of leaders within the creative industry during their early startup years. In this episode, Drysen sits down with Ed Rhine, owner & executive creative director of Spillt to talk about growing a studio to be a top-tier creative company. This interview was recorded at Camp MoGraph 2023 in Denver CO. Sponsored by…

In this special podcast episode, Tim Thompson, founder at RevThink, sits down with the inspiring creators behind the newly formed community, Mothers of MoGraph: Jennie Davis and Kaci Smith. Discover the strength, resilience, and great creativity that drives the Mothers of MoGraph as they challenge stereotypes in the industry. Kaci Smith is a Motion…

We rejoin forces with Ryan Summers and John LePore for a fresh deep dive into the incredible potential and versatility of motion design! Oh, if you missed PART 1, see the link below. In this episode, we answer these questions: - How can motion design skills be seamlessly transferred into adjacent industries, like automotive and experiential design?…

FrameOne explores the emotional journey of leaders within the creative industry during their early startup years. In this episode, Drysen sits down with Austin Saylor, a freelancer turned freelance coach after documenting his journey through project 200K Sponsored by Hyperfocus Motion http://www.wearehyperfocused.com Follow the show: http://www.fra…

SVP, Design & Visual Effects at FX, Steve Viola, shares invaluable lessons gathered throughout his career in top-notch collaborations on both the studio side and client side of the table. Join RevCommunity: https://www.revthink.com/join Explore all RevThink https://www.revthink.comBy RevThink

FrameOne explores the emotional journey of leaders within the creative industry during their early startup years. In this episode, Drysen sits down with Matt Milstead & Dave Koss to talk about leaving the safety of a full-time job to start their own production company, and how striving to build a community for motion designers led to the birth of t…

FrameOne explores the emotional journey of leaders within the creative industry during their early startup years. In this episode, Drysen sits down with Erin Sarofsky, the legendary woman behind Sarofsky to discuss everything from the importance of relationships, and investing in your team. This is an awesome interview, so buckle up! Sponsored by H…

Maybe you woke up this morning and wondered if I could keep doing this. What can I do differently to change this situation? Business is a lot like life itself. It has its seasons - the times of growth and prosperity and the inevitable downturns, testing our resolve. Knowing when it's worth the effort to persevere or when to seek a new direction is …

FrameOne explores the emotional journey of leaders within the creative industry during their early startup years. In this episode, Drysen sits down with Alex Parker, the woman behind Ladybird Animation and animator at Disney Parks to discuss everything from going freelance to landing a position with Disney. Sponsored by Hyperfocus Motion http://www…

Running a creative business is messy, for sure. But it’s worth it. Because a business is the path to unleashing your greatest creative work. You can do this. Want to engage directly? Join RevCommunity today. RevCommunity is the gathering of owners running the world’s leading studios. Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/…

Is AI a threat to motion design? Wait, what is motion design? Is it becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our world? Is its own lexicon? What parts do education and community have to play? Attempting to answer these questions, our guest today is Justin Cone, the foundational motion design enthusiast, collector of sparkly pixels, and unabashed technol…

FrameOne explores the emotional journey of leaders within the creative industry during their early startup years. In this episode, Drysen sits down with the co-owners of 12 Midnight, a production studio in Fort Worth Texas to learn what it takes to quickly build and scale a studio to work with huge name brands. Sponsored by Hyperfocus Motion http:/…

Are you struggling with setting boundaries with bully clients? Do you find yourself constantly trying to please insatiable clients who demand more and more, even when the project is technically complete? If so, this episode of RevThoughts is dedicated to you. In this special edition episode, Tim Thompson shares a powerful parable that illustrates t…

In this episode we're talking about the magical thinking of Christopher Nolan, the gut feeling of Comcast's CEO and the successor challenges of Disney. Enjoy! 🎬 Hollywood Breaks is an insiders’ view of what’s shaping the content-making world. Development partners Tim Thompson and Keith Rauch host this weekly show discussing current events with an e…

FrameOne explores the emotional journey of leaders within the creative industry during their early startup years. In this episode, Drysen sits down with the creator of Fabulous Secret Powers (You know the He-man meme!) to discuss how a passion project that went viral started "Secret Powers" a studio that creates video game trailers for clients all …

While Hollywood is a place of boundless imagination and ambition, it's not immune to the harsh realities of downsizing. In this episode of Hollywood Breaks, we're discussing the tough realities of layoffs in creative industries, and more.🎬 Hollywood Breaks is an insiders’ view of what’s shaping the content-making world. Development partners Tim Tho…

On this episode of the RevThinking podcast we give you a taste of our RevThink Weekly Briefing series. In this particular Weekly Briefing, we discuss recent studio layoffs, how to navigate budget struggles without laying off team members in your studio, as well as the DOs and DON'Ts of the current financial season. Every Wednesday at 5 PM ET, RevTh…

This week we chat with the inspiring Anthony Palomba. He shares his insights on topics such as: why audiences consume entertainment, and strives to understand how audience measurement can be enhanced to predict consumption patterns. 🎬 Hollywood Breaks is an insiders’ view of what’s shaping the content-making world. Development partners Tim Thompson…

Hollywood needs new marketing strategies, adapted to a world where temporary theatre releases blend with perpetual OTT streaming. Hear from industry insiders Tim Thompson and Keith Rauch about the way in which film marketing can make a successful comeback.Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications so you don't miss out on f…

FrameOne explores the emotional journey of leaders within the creative industry during their early startup years. In Episode 03, Drysen sits down with entrepreneur John Meyer to discuss the success story of Lemonly, a company that has thrived in the world of infographics. Learn how Lemonly's culture has been shaped by its unique approach to clarity…

In this episode, we take a critical look at Shazam, the superhero movie that unfortunately flew lower than expected.Keith Rauch is joined by industry expert Robin Geisen in exploring the missed opportunities and unique aspects of this film, as well as what sets it apart from other superhero movies.So sit back, relax, and join us as we take a journe…

It's the topic of the week! Join us as we chat the joys and sorrows of Hollywood celebrity culture during the Oscars.🎬 Hollywood Breaks is an insiders’ view of what’s shaping the content-making world. Development partners Tim Thompson and Keith Rauch host this weekly show discussing current events with an eye towards seizing opportunity in the chan…

Hollywood Breaks is back! This episode is all about the Oscars. Duh!We're excited to announce that our special guest Robin Geisen is back to join the conversation and share her insights about the most anticipated awards show of the year!Get ready to hear all about the nominees, predictions, and potential surprises on the big night!🎬 Hollywood Break…

In our latest RevThinking episode, Joel Pilger and Paul Mikhaylenko (a.k.a. Mikhay), the CEO of Bloom.io, discuss the startup principles of a creative business. If you're a creative professional looking to start your own creative business, this is the episode for you! We dive into the principles that lead to success, moving from a staffer to a free…

Catch the latest episode of Hollywood breaks, where Keith Rauch and Tim Thompson dive into the evolution of filmmaking. We kick off by discussing Creed 3 movie and Michael B. Jordan's powerful performance, which have brought a new flavor to the craft — capturing audiences in ways never seen before. Tune in now to hear our deep dive discussion into …

FrameOne explores the emotional journey of leaders within the creative industry during their early startup years. In Episode 02, Drysen Carsten sits down with photographer and branding coach Maddie Peschong to discuss the importance of finding your niche and living your brand. Follow the show: http://www.frameoneshow.com Follow Maddie: https://www.…

In this week's snackable conversation we talk about the often overseen difference between finding and handling growth in your creative business. We discuss how to navigate through the ups and downs of scaling hundreds of creative studios. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for a while, press play. Want to engage with Tim ad…

We're doing our best to stop saying "content" while rolling a dynamic episode about the new generation of movie stars and productions. Join us on this rollercoaster about the making and breaking of Hollywood. 🎬 Hollywood Breaks is an insiders’ view of what’s shaping the content-making world. Development partners Tim Thompson and Keith Rauch host th…