Best Patrick Conrad Podcasts (2025)

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B&E News: Mary Adam's Viral Elmo LinkedIn Post 14:00

6h ago14:00

14:00

When PBS funding came under threat, Mary Adam and George Apfelbach created a cultural moment, through the voice of Elmo. Elmo took to LinkedIn to apply for jobs, cheer people on, and protest the defunding of public television. The post exploded: 3 billion impressions, 5,000+ likes, and coverage from The Today Show, E! News, Variety, Rolling Stone, …

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Joe Conrad on Building Cactus with Mental Health at Its Core 29:59

7h ago29:59

29:59

Joe Conrad, founder and CEO of Denver-based agency Cactus, joins us to talk about building one of the first purpose-driven advertising agencies in the country. He shares how moral conflict early in his career led him to start Cactus in 1990, and how the agency became a national leader in mental and behavioral health campaigns. Joe also dives into w…

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Why Is Spirit-Led Communication So Important? 36:39

1d ago36:39

36:39

By Patrick Conrad

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100: Mailbag: An Embarrassment of Riches 1:30:39

2d ago1:30:39

1:30:39

Abby, Patrick, and Dan mark one hundred episodes of Ordinary Unhappiness! They start by looking back on the show’s run so far, and what they’ve gotten from engaging with psychoanalysis as a living body of knowledge, as a corpus of classic texts, as a way of seeing the world, and more. They then turn to the episode’s primary focus: a mailbag chock f…

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The Mountain Dew Makeover Episode 22:56

2d ago22:56

22:56

What does it take to refresh a global brand without losing its fan following? JP Bittencourt, SVP of Marketing for Sparkling Brands at PepsiCo Beverages U.S., joins BrandSide to break down Mountain Dew’s bold new visual identity, their viral Super Bowl campaign featuring SEAL (yes, the real SEAL), and how the brand is leaning into legacy, community…

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Trisha Goyal’s Playbook on Building Break Sports 33:39

4d ago33:39

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In this BrandSide episode, we sit down with Trisha Goyal, Founder and CEO of Break Sports - the company behind Break the Love and Break the Birdie. Trisha shares how she built a fast-growing sports tech brand that helps Gen Z and millennials connect offline through tennis, golf, and pickleball. We dive into her journey from ESPN and GIPHY to entrep…

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S2E4: (Updated) Fixed Blade Deep Dive 52:39

5d ago52:39

52:39

NOW WITH FULL EPISODE!!! This is a re-upload of a podcast that had some audio issues. Patrick Vuong and Evan Perperis deep dive into fixed blade recommendations, but first a quick recap of the Runner's Self Defense Webinar and Evan's recent trip to Kuwait. Don't forget to check the links down below to lots of the knives mentioned on today's episode…

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Choose Your Cup🏆 - U.S. Open Cup or FIFA Club World Cup? 57:35

5d ago57:35

57:35

In season 2, episode 11, Julian and Zealand talk Julian's debut with Minnesota United, the U.S. Open Cup vs. the FIFA Club World Cup and the Loons' upcoming match vs. Inter Miami. Julian Gressel is a 2x MLS Cup winning player and Zealand Shannon is the #1 Football Manager content creator in the world. Like the great Player-Managers of the past: Ken…

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Dooley Tombras on Winning Agency of the Year 51:12

5d ago51:12

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In this episode, we sit down with Dooley Tombras, President of Tombras - the independent, family-owned agency that’s gone from regional player to being named #1 on Ad Age’s A List. He shares how he transformed a third-generation family business into a cutting-edge, digital-first powerhouse. From growing up in an ad-centric household to making pivot…

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Mo Said, Founder & CEO of Mojo Supermarket 45:35

5d ago45:35

45:35

In this episode, Mo Said - Founder and CEO of Mojo Supermarket - recounts his bold journey from faking a high school transcript to building a cutting-edge advertising agency. He shares stories from his upbringing in Pakistan, his unexpected entry into advertising, and his time at Michigan State. Mo dives into the power of creativity, the role of AI…

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Behind the Slate Auto Launch with Ben Whitla, Head of Brand and Marketing 27:17

8d ago27:17

27:17

Ben Whitla, Head of Brand and Marketing at Slate Auto, joins to share how they’re launching a new kind of EV. From ditching traditional car marketing to creating a modular, customizable vehicle, we cover the thinking behind the brand and campaign. Plus, how their taxidermy ad and internet puzzle got people talking. Follow B&E on LinkedIn for daily …

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The Dark Room: Jack BC Talks Jünger’s On the Marble Cliffs 1:06:26

4d ago1:06:26

1:06:26

Friend of the pod Jack BC of the essential Book Club from Hell returns to the show to talk Jünger’s On the Marble Cliffs and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/bookclubhell666 x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]…

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Built to Last | Bedroom 40:27

8d ago40:27

40:27

By Patrick Conrad

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99: Wild Analysis: The White Lotus feat Sam Adler-Bell Teaser 4:41

9d ago4:41

4:41

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby and Patrick are joined by returning guest Sam Adler-Bell, co-host of the Know Your Enemy podcast and columnist at New York magazine, to talk about the HBO series The White Lotus. From plotlines involving taboos l…

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Why Top Agencies Turn to Champion When It’s Go Time - with J. Patrick McElroy 34:16

12d ago34:16

34:16

In this episode, we sit down with J. Patrick McElroy, Co-Founder and Partner of Champion, a talent management company representing top-tier production companies and directors. J. Patrick pulls back the curtain on how the production side of advertising works - from landing high-profile commercial shoots to the pitch process between agencies and dire…

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S2E8: Defensive Mindset 35:26

12d ago35:26

35:26

Stay Alert, Stay Humble, Stay Kind. The Tiga Tactics crew deep dives into one of their most popular slogans talking about the Defensive Mindset to keep you safe. Join Conrad, Patrick and Evan as they share some of their thoughts on what may be the best self-protection advice there is. Today's episode brought to you by Vulpes Training products, chec…

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The Inside story of Julian Gressel’s Move from Miami to Minnesota 🌴❄️ 43:36

13d ago43:36

43:36

In season 2, episode 10, Julian and @ZealandonYT talk about Julian's move from Inter Miami to @MNUnitedFC and his experience playing with Leo Messi and company. Julian Gressel is a 2x MLS Cup winning player and Zealand Shannon is the #1 Football Manager content creator in the world. Like the great Player-Managers of the past: Kenny Dalglish, Ruud G…

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Mother LA's New Mother's Day Move? Open a Titty Bar. 18:48

13d ago18:48

18:48

Mother’s Day just got a bold new twist. On this episode, we go behind the scenes with Marianne Stefanowicz of Mother to break down The Titty Bar — a cheeky, heartfelt activation serving mocktails to new moms while raising awareness for maternal health. Learn how a small team brought the idea to life fast, why internal initiatives can be career-make…

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Where the Murder Hornet Came From 38:45

14d ago38:45

38:45

In this episode, we sit down with Noel Cottrell, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Murder Hornet, a creatively led agency that swarms around big ideas with a flexible, collective model. Noel takes us through his journey of breaking into advertising - again and again - from working at Saatchi & Saatchi London to launching agencies in South Afric…

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How Mischief and Kraft Heinz Made A.1. Go Viral 24:15

15d ago24:15

24:15

It started with a political gaffe. It ended with A1 Steak Sauce dominating Instagram, John Oliver, and the late-night circuit. Jess Vultaggio (Kraft Heinz) and Kevin Mulroy (Mischief) reveal how a late-night text chain and a bold creative gut-check turned a tiny moment into a marketing masterclass. Follow Breaking and Entering on LinkedIn for more …

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Easter at Compel 35:33

15d ago35:33

35:33

Easter at Compel, welcome! John 14:1-4 (NIV) “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you als…

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What do I need to create a home that is Built to Last? 40:26

15d ago40:26

40:26

By Michael Dees

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98: From Boundaries to Attachment: The Uses and Abuses of Pop Psychology feat. Lily Scherlis 1:47:38

16d ago1:47:38

1:47:38

Abby and Patrick are joined by writer and artist Lily Scherlis for a provocative reflection on the ideological subtexts, historical contexts, and real-world value of some of our moment’s most bandied-about concepts and terms. Beginning with her 2023 essay for Parapraxis, “Boundary Issues: How Boundaries became the Rule for Mental Health – and Every…

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Tony Hawk & Adam Wilson, Talking Ads 41:34

19d ago41:34

41:34

In this episode, pro skateboarding legend Tony Hawk and strategic force Adam Wilson, Co-Founders of D/Cal dive into how their agency is redefining advertising by putting subculture at its core. From skate parks to Scotts Lawn Care, they explore why understanding passions matters more than demographics, and how creators - not just agencies - are sha…

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Small Shop, Big Strategy: Kurt Ravenwood of SRH 34:26

20d ago34:26

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In this episode, we sit down with Kurt Ravenwood, Co-Founder and Head of Strategy at Milwaukee-based creative shop SRH. From his roots in Wisconsin to co-founding a 25-person agency that’s helped brands like Diamond Kote Siding and Integrative Therapeutics grow, Kurt shares how strategy, creativity, and a love for media fuel SRH’s unique approach. …

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David Littlejohn on Magic, Humor & Building Humanaut Into a Standout Indie Agency 52:14

21d ago52:14

52:14

David Littlejohn - magician, stand-up comic, and the Founder & CCO of independent creative agency Humanaut Creative - joins us to talk about his journey through advertising, curiosity, and creativity. David shares how Humanaut Creative focuses on working for better for you brands such as Liquid Death, Hero, and Secret. His work focuses on helping p…

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Easter at Compel 32:42

22d ago32:42

32:42

By Patrick Conrad

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Spike Milligan and the Goons 3:55:06

23d ago3:55:06

3:55:06

We talk about the life and work of the troubled, eclectic, absurdist British author and Goon Show comedian Spike Milligan. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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97: Standard Edition Volume 2 Part 2: Studies on Hysteria, Part II: Anna O. 3:38

23d ago3:38

3:38

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby, Patrick, and Dan turn to the first case study in Freud and Breuer’s Studies on Hysteria: Fräulein Anna O. It is a paradoxical and deeply overdetermined text. This troubled young woman was a patient of Breuer’s, …

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BrandSide: Julio D’Alfonso on Leading Creative at DoorDash 44:10

25d ago44:10

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In this Brand Side episode, we sit down with Julio D'Alfonso, Co-Head of Creative at DoorDash, to unpack how bold ideas and business impact can go hand in hand. Julio breaks down how DoorDash’s in-house studio, Superette, partners with top agencies like Gut and Wieden+Kennedy - not as vendors, but as true creative collaborators. He shares how his t…

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S2E7: Ba Gua Zhang Deep Dive 52:59

25d ago52:59

52:59

Dr. Conrad Bui talks Ba Gua Zhang and internal martial arts on this episode with Evan Perperis. What is the difference between Ba Gua and other internal martial arts? What even is an internal martial art? Are there ranks? How many forms? How long does it take to master and more in this deep dive into the art of Ba Gua Zhang. Today's episode brought…

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Joslyn Summerset on Brand Strategy and Consumer Insights, Group Account Director at DCX 37:23

26d ago37:23

37:23

Joslyn Summerset, Group Account Director at DCX Growth Accelerator, joins us to unpack the power of cultural strategy and why understanding what truly makes consumers tick goes far beyond basic demographics. She shares her journey from digital to creative, working with mission-driven brands like Ben & Jerry’s and Newman’s Own, and what drew her to …

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Jaime Robinson on Creative Expectations at All Levels, CCO and Co-Founder of JOAN 39:38

27d ago39:38

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In this episode, Jaime Robinson - Co-Founder and CCO of JOAN Creative - talks about what it takes to crush it creatively at every level, from starting at a junior level to becoming a visionary creative director. With clients like Luna Daily, eBay, S&P Global, and Virgin Hotels, JOAN Creative is known for blending big brand thinking with modern medi…

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Nikki Baker, CEO of Fallon: The Kindest Leader in Advertising 37:48

28d ago37:48

37:48

Nikki Baker, CEO of Fallon, joins us to share her incredible journey from bartending near the agency’s Minneapolis office to becoming an art director and now leading it as a creative powerhouse. In this episode, Nikki takes us behind the scenes with work for clients such as Walmart, Arbys, and Mattress Firm’s “How Do You Sleep at Night?” campaign. …

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16 Years. One Agency. Here’s Why Sinan Dagli Stays Loyal to BSSP 34:38

29d ago34:38

34:38

In this episode, we sit down with Sinan Dagli, Executive Creative Director and Partner at Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners (BSSP). Sinan takes us through his 16-year journey at BSSP, from his start as a Junior Designer to leading creative teams. He shares the behind-the-scenes stories of impactful campaigns like ESPN’s "Bracket Brain" and Noosa Yogu…

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The Dark Room: Big Mac McCarthy Talks Hemingway 1:04:29

29d ago1:04:29

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Musician Big Mac McCarthy joins the pod to talk Hemingway, music, and his Heavy Body project (and new album). Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/bigmac_mccarthy x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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What's The Point of Jesus' Death to Me Personally? 40:22

29d ago40:22

40:22

By Patrick Conrad

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96: Mediating Motherhood feat. Hannah Zeavin 1:33:16

1M ago1:33:16

1:33:16

Abby and Patrick welcome returning guest Hannah Zeavin – scholar, write, editor, co-founder of the Psychosocial Foundation and Founding Editor of Parapraxis magazine – to talk about her brand-new book, Mother Media: Hot and Cool Parenting in the 20th Century. It’s an exploration of the complex relationships that have tied together the figure of the…

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BrandSide: Awards 101 with Mike Nolan, Global CEO of Product of the Year 25:56

1M ago25:56

25:56

In this episode, Mike Nolan, the Global CEO of Product of the Year, shares his journey, from overcoming setbacks and being told "no" to leading one of the most prestigious consumer product awards in the world. He discusses how persistence, going beyond expectations, and knowing the company inside and out are crucial for standing out in a competitiv…

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Charlotte FC's Patrick Agyemang on Advice from Zaha & 'Grandpa' Ream 43:43

1M ago43:43

43:43

In season 2, episode 9, Julian and Zealand are joined by Charlotte FC and U.S. Men's National Team's Patrick Agyemang to talk about his remarkable rise from DIII to MLS and his experience under Pochettino with USMNT. Julian Gressel is a 2x MLS Cup winning player and Zealand Shannon is the #1 Football Manager content creator in the world. Like the g…

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Legend Status: Hal Curtis on 28 Years at W+K and Revolutionizing Nike, ESPN and more 56:45

1M ago56:45

56:45

Hal Curtis, Creative Director at Bespoke Brand Communications and longtime creative force behind iconic campaigns at Wieden+Kennedy, reveals what it takes to create advertising that truly moves people. With an award-winning portfolio that includes work for Nike, ESPN, Coca-Cola, and more, Hal shares how to craft emotionally resonant stories that st…

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Jo Hayes Breaks Down Strategy, Storytelling & Standing Out at Barbarian 39:16

1M ago39:16

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Jo Hayes, Executive Director of Strategy at Barbarian, never set out to be a strategist - but her unconventional path prepared her for it in ways she never expected. In this episode, Jo shares how running a dance studio in Hoboken taught her the fundamentals of business, data analysis, and client management. She discusses how every job she landed i…

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March Adness: Agency Tagline Tournament | 32 Agencies, 1 Winner 44:59

1M ago44:59

44:59

Welcome to March Adness, our first-ever Agency Tagline Tournament. Inspired by the madness of March and the creativity of our industry. Joined by Ad Age’s Brian Bonilla, we put 32 real agency taglines head-to-head to see which ones stand out, resonate, and stick. From indie upstarts to iconic global shops, nothing is off limits as we break down wha…

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The Dark Room: Rob Ayling Talks Hitchcock 56:20

1M ago56:20

56:20

Filmmaker Rob Ayling joins the pod to talk film, Hitchcock, his short PUNCHING BAG and more. Get the After Dark episode and more at patreon.com/artofdarkpod or substack.com/@artofdarkpod. x.com/RobAylingFilm x.com/artofdarkpod x.com/abbielucas x.com/kautzmania […]By Kevin Kautzman & Abbie Lucas

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Why Did Jesus Come? 39:00

1M ago39:00

39:00

By Patrick Conrad

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95: Wild Analysis: Severance Teaser 5:34

1M ago5:34

5:34

Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness By popular request, it’s the Ordinary Unhappiness Severance episode! Abby, Patrick, and Dan reflect on the hit show from the perspectives of political economy and libidinal economy, from Adam Smith to Adam Scott to Ka…

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The Blue Crowbar Awards Winners: AMC Reinvented by Alex Ward, Joe Wint, and Joy Zhou with Guest Judge Nils Leonard 24:58

1M ago24:58

24:58

The Crowbar Awards celebrate the brightest young minds in advertising, and this quarter’s winners - Alex Ward, Joe Wint, and Joy Zhou - are shaking up the industry. Their innovative campaign for AMC Theaters redefines audience engagement with interactive billboards and a fan-driven concessions model. In this episode, guest judge Nils Leonard, found…

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Dustin Tomes on Creativity, Leadership & the Future of TBWA\Chiat\Day New York 45:32

1M ago45:32

45:32

Dustin Tomes, CCO at TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, takes us through his journey from Crispin Porter + Boguski to leading a top creative agency. He shares lessons from working alongside industry leaders like Alex Boguski and David Droga, the role of resilience in career growth, and why creativity should be at the core of every discipline. Dustin discusse…

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How Tori Nygren Blends Big Ideas with Hands-On Production at Hogwash Studios 41:52

1M ago41:52

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In this episode, Tori Nygren, Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director of Hogwash Studios, shares her journey from starting as an assistant at Droga5 - without attending portfolio school - to leading a hybrid creative agency and production company. She discusses how her time at Uber shaped her entrepreneurial mindset and how Hogwash blends creati…

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Inside the 4A’s: Marla Kaplowitz on Mentorship, Risk-Taking, and Career Growth 31:31

1M ago31:31

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In this episode, we sit down with Marla Kaplowitz, CEO of the 4A’s (American Association of Advertising Agencies). Marla shares invaluable advice for aspiring and mid-level advertising professionals - from finding mentors and sponsors to embracing risks that accelerate career growth. We also dive into how the 4A’s supports agencies and individuals …

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