Dear Art Producer

On this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather sits down with Nicole Schiavo, Associate Integrated Producer at DDB Chicago.

Nicole has been in her role for six months now. Her team at DDB speaks very highly of her and, as you will see, her enthusiasm for our industry is infectious and very much appreciated. In her free time, Nicole is an avid foodie and enjoys cooking and baking new recipes.

In their conversation Heather and Nicole discuss the role of Associate Producer and what it means to establish yourself in the industry.

In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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Artist Management Association Usage Glossary https://artistmanagementassociation.org/glossaries-and-definitions

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We are excited to be hosting a special episode with one of our photographers, Andy Anderson. Andy is known for his unyielding curiosity and soulful imagery. After representing him for over 20 years, we have followed his journey from Argentina to Alaska and from Iceland to Cuba and everywhere in between. His portfolio contains vast landscapes and intimate portraits, always dedicated to documenting the world as he sees it.

Most recently, this took him to Nepal to photograph and interview the often overlooked Sherpa. Listen as Andy tells us about his time in Nepal and about the Sherpa and their vital role in mountaineering.

In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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Learn more about Andy Anderson and see some of his work here: https://heatherelder.com/talent/andy-anderson-portfolios

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Integrated Art Producer, Jamie Zimmermann returns to the show to talk about what she is doing these days, how her job and life has changed over the course of a pandemic, and her approach as an Integrated Producer having been a photographer and rep as well.

Since the last time Jamie was on the podcast, She's now living in San Francisco and is an Integrated Producer at Venables Bell & Partners and has expanded the types of projects she works on beyond art producing. This includes broadcast, digital content, and experiential. Her main clients are a Reebok and Cardi B collaboration and 3M.

In their conversation, Heather and Jamie discuss Jamie's love for puzzle-like projects, her biggest challenges, working with cost consultants, and doing tarot card readings for her productions!

In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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On this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather sits down with Dan Southwick, Senior Integrated Producer at LinkedIn Creative Studio. Originally from Chicago, Dan relocated to California to escape the cold. With bass in hand as a touring musician, and an education in photography under his belt, he stumbled quite naturally into the field of advertising in San Francisco. For the bulk of his career to date, he has led production efforts at creative agencies and internal creative departments at many well known tech companies such as Meta, Airbnb, Apple, Eleven Inc., and Goodby Silverstein & Partners.

In their conversation, Heather and Dan discuss what it is like being a musician turned art producer, working as part of an internal agency, and how constant reinventing and evolving is part of the industry.

In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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On this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather is joined by Deb Grisham, Director of Photography Production at Creative Drive. Deb's start in advertising began in London as a photo assistant and her love of production and troubleshooting provided her with the opportunity to learn a variety of roles from talent agent, to studio manager, to producer, to art buyer. She has worked with a range of clients from luxury goods, to fashion, to cars and her round table experience enables her to better understand what the photographer agency and client's needs are in order to obtain a successful end result.

Listen as Heather and Deb discuss changes in the industry in the time they have known each other, what makes meaningful relationships, how to facilitate connection whether working in person or remote and the pros and cons of each.

In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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Freelance Producer, Tanya Hotton's versatility allows her to integrate print, broadcast, and online projects seamlessly. Over the years, she has shot for consumer advertisers worldwide that range in costs from thousands to millions of dollars. She is an expert at stretching a budget and getting the most out of a tight deadline. Ultimately, it is her thoughtful and professional approach that allows her to create successful collaborative relationships with creatives, clients, noted photographers and talent around the world.

In this dynamic conversation, host Heather Elder and Tanya Hotton talk about what her role as a freelance art producer looks like these days, what it was like for her during COVID when work stopped coming in, and how she finds her artists.

In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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On this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather is joined by Integrated Producer, Taylor Kigar. Taylor has tackled still, broadcast, illustration and cinema 4d productions, most recently at Deutsche New York. She's a literature lover, a baking enthusiast and queen of the perfectly crafted email.

In their conversation, Heather and Taylor discuss the role of an Integrated Producer, the challenges she faces in today's world, what she looks for in photographers, and why it is always worth it to work with new people.

In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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Raquel Duarte first conquered the publishing industry with an internship at Glamour Magazine while also working as a studio manager and on-set assistant for fashion photographer Jon Ragel. She then shifted gears to representing and producing for a roster of renowned photographers, as an artist's agent at AFG Management and later Marge Casey.

Today, she applies her experience and expertise as a freelancer by producing for advertising agencies, such as Arnold, Lloyd&Co, Directv, Translation, Pereira O'Dell, Interesting Development, YardNYC, AirParisNY, amongst others. Raquel has been honored to guide the creation of campaigns for global brands, such as Timberland, AT&T, Remy, Martin, Crate & Barrel, and Alaska Airlines to name a few. Raquel applies her working motto of making "content that we are proud" of to every aspect of her 20 plus year career and has always embraced the challenge of an ever evolving advertising industry.

In their conversation, Heather and Raquel dive deep into the challenges of being a freelance producer, remote work, the evolution of the producer's role in such a dynamic industry, as well as insight into Raquel's personal working style and processes.

In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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Arpi Agdere is currently the Art Producer at Wieden + Kennedy. Originally from Istanbul Turkey, Arpi worked for 7 years as an in-house art producer at Vans in Los Angeles and has experience working on both sides of the camera as well as within production companies and creative studios. She has a BFA from Art Center College of Design and is deeply rooted in fine art. She also loves giving back to the art community by doing portfolio reviews and providing mentorships for creatives at every age.

In their conversation, Heather and Arpi explore the joys and the challenges of being an Art Producer in this day and age and how COVID protocols are simply part of production now.

In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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Anya Mills has been producing for over 30 years and is currently the Content and Art Services Director at The Martin Agency. After starting her career in Tokyo as a creative, she quickly realized helping ideas come to life was her true calling.

Moving from New York city to Richmond, Virginia in 2001, she spent 10 or so years at the Martin Agency and then took a leap to the client side where she produced a proprietary typeface and started their production and photo department. She recently returned happily to Martin diving back into the role of art buying and art production.

In their conversation, Heather and Anya explore the importance of relationships, challenges faced during the pandemic, and how Heather brings her experience as a creative to the role of producer.

In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work.

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