A Podcast for Creatives

Instagram said it was one thing. And everyone else said it was something else. Quite loudly.

And wouldn't you know, Instagram backed off its video or bust approach to its content focus. At least for now.

This public display of feedback got us thinking about the value of analytics and data in decision-making – specifically, what data doesn't tell us.

Can data mislead based on the goal of the interpreter? Is everything important measurable? Is everything measurable important?

In this episode, we dive into why translating data into how humans think and feel is paramount to everything we do. Dive into this important discussion with us.

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On a scale of 1-10, how much do you love keeping up with social media trends?

Lately, it feels like the integrity of our work is being compromised. Instead of leading with vision and strategy to meet our client/customer needs, there is an enormous pressure to keep up— to use the hottest aesthetics, sound bytes, and filters to ensure our work is seen, only to have it fade into obscurity.

In this episode we discuss the conundrum that is creating content for social media in 2022.

How are you managing to strike that balance in your work? Plug in, and join in on the conversation.

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If you create something, and nobody knows about it, does it still count?

Michelle recently learned that her grandmother had a hidden artistic talent, and it sparked a discussion about the merits of creating without an audience in mind.

Social media tells us that everything must be shared. But does it really? When was the last time you created something, just for you?

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Success may look good, but it doesn't always feel good.

In this edition of Conversations with Creatives, writer and illustrator Emily McDowell gives us an honest look at her journey from Etsy shop owner to stationery industry maven. Through her signature wit and authenticity, she shares the rarely discussed downside of business growth and how she found the courage to walk away.

If you've been struggling to find a balance between creativity and business or are in a period of transition, you will especially appreciate Emily's story.

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Make perfectly sure you nail the aesthetic.

Hit publish.

And the damn thing flatlines.

One of the most frustrating lessons about content is that your audience doesn't care about any of the work *you* put into the project. And while that can be quite a humbling lesson to learn – can it also be freeing?

We should obsess about getting things right, but so often we obsess over the wrong things.

In this episode, we talk about the frustration of when your work goes unappreciated and how we can put our effort into the details that actually matter to the people you're trying to reach.

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Do you ever feel like you're spending too much time filling out your content calendar, filling it with volume over the most impactful content? Social has never been measured by the volume of content, but for some reason, social teams constantly face this pressure.

In this episode, we talk about the pressure we feel and put on ourselves, how we can rise above by knowing our "why", and how to play the impact game with our content.

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What if the secret to your success was simply to be yourself?

In Episode 075, we're joined by Dan, from Grossy Pelosi, a home cook, and rising internet sensation.

Dan shares his journey from cooking alongside his family as a child, working as a creative director, and sharing photos of his home-cooked meals on Instagram, leading to the moment when it all came together, and his brand began to skyrocket.

Pull up a chair and join us at the table for this special conversation about food, family, and community.

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Our annual airing of the grievances episode is here, and this year, we called in the reserves.

Join us and our podcast cousins, Keith Stoeckeler, Jonah Ballow and Elliot Gerard from Heartlent Group and the We need to be doing that Podcast, for a discussion about all the things that annoyed us in 2021.

Get your pole out of the crawl space.

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The social media space is ever-changing, but lately, it feels as though it has morphed into an unrecognizable state.

In this episode, we discuss the challenges we have been facing as creators who want to share our work with the right people.

They say it is easier than ever to connect and build meaningful relationships. But is it?

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In the four year history of the podcast, you've heard endless mentions of Hitchcock films and our admiration of Alfred Hitchcock's storytelling.

If you've wondered where our fascination stems from, or what you might learn from these classic movies, listen to this special conversation about our favorite filmmaker.

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The Plot Thickens Podcast from AMC

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