Dear Art Producer
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Dear Art Producer connects the photography and video community with art producers in the advertising community. This podcast introduces you to different art producers, share the stories of their diverse career paths, explore what it means to stay relevant and examine industry topics such as marketing, estimating, directing, websites and more.
Episodes
- 123. Lauren Wood, Senior Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer , host Heather Elder talks with Lauren Wood, Senior Producer at GUT New York, about the art and reality of modern production. Lauren shares her path from broadcast and her early days as an SNL page to a…
- 122. Ali Berk, Head of Creative and Production
In this episode of Dear Art Producer , host Heather Elder sits down with Ali Berk, Head of Creative and Production at Billie, to talk about building a career that blends creative vision with production leadership. Ali shares her journey fr…
- 121. AI Is Already in the Room: Protecting Rights, Pricing Access, Preserving Future Work
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder welcomes Kelly Montez (apostrophe) and Jen Jenkins (Giant Artists) to discuss AI's rapidly accelerating impact on artist representation and production, drawing on their work on the A…
- 120. Rue Payne, Executive Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder interviews freelance executive producer Rue Payne, who brings over 15 years of experience in producing integrated campaigns for top global brands. They discuss Rue's unique career tr…
- Community Table: Ogilvy
Heather and Kelly sit down with producers from Ogilvy to discuss the work, the challenges, and the changes creatives in the advertising industry are navigating: from AI and evolving client relationships to the way content is being created,…
- 119: Hannah Wolfert and Kim Roemer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer' host Heather Elder sits down with Hannah Wolfert, a Senior Content Producer at Syneos Health, and Kim Roemer, a Content Production Business Manager, who have collaborated for nearly 17 years. The discu…
- 118: Kathleen Candelaria, Freelance Senior Art / Integrated Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer' host Heather Elder welcomes back freelance art producer Kathleen Candelaria. Discussing the shifts in the art production world, including the impact of the global pandemic, the rise of AI-generated con…
- 117: John Ancona, Senior Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder welcomes John Ancona, a Senior Producer at PXP Studios, who shares his decade-long journey in creative and agency operations, experience with healthcare accounts, and insights into p…
- 116: Jessica Mirolla, Freelance Senior Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder is joined by freelance senior producer Jessica Mirolla. The conversation covers Jessica's extensive experience in production, her passion for art, and her insights on the ever-evolvi…
- 115: Sari Rowe and Julie Maxham
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, hosted by Heather Elder, freelance art producer Sari Rowe and Julie Maxham, senior art producer at IPG Health, share their extensive experiences and unique perspectives on the ever-evolving art product…
- 114: Mary Olson, Studio Director
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather Elder sits down with Mary Olson, the Studio Director at Calcium + Company, to explore her multifaceted career and passion for problem-solving in the arts. Mary speaks about her journey from fin…
- 113: Cleo Montagnana, Associate Art Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather Elder speaks with Cleo Montagnana, Associate Art Producer at BBDO New York. Cleo shares her journey from film production student to art producer, recounting her experiences working with major c…
- 112: Melissa Le Nicol, Freelance Senior Art Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder is joined by Melissa Le Nicol, a freelance senior art producer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Melissa shares her journey from working at renowned agencies such as…
- 111: Lisa Lee, Executive Freelance Art Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather Elder interviews freelance executive producer Lisa Lee. Lisa's extensive career spans content creation for major brands, a pivotal role at TBWA/Chiat/Day, and over 15 years at CP&B. The discuss…
- 110: Mindy Miller, Vice President and Executive Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather Elder welcomes Vice President and Executive Producer, Mindy Miller, for a deep dive into various aspects of the creative industry and a discussion that explores topics such as collaboration, em…
- 109: George Qatsha, Executive Producer, Global Brand Creative Production, and Social Impact Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder interviews George Qatsha, a seasoned executive producer with extensive experience in marketing, entertainment, and brand-focused companies. They discuss George's background in photog…
- 108: Elisa Morse, Executive Producer and Piece Mill Founder
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather Elder welcomes Elisa Morse, founder and executive producer of the commercial production company, Piece Mill. Elisa shares her journey from aspiring copywriter and theater major to becoming an o…
- 107: Mary Ann Guglietta, VP, Executive Producer, Creative Production
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather Elder welcomes Mary Ann Guglietta, VP Executive Producer at IPG Health. Mary Ann shares insights from her unique career journey, starting from behind the camera to a thriving career in art buyi…
- 106: Cassie Bull, Freelance Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder converses with Cassie Bull, a VP Executive Freelance Producer, exploring her impressive journey within the production industry. They delve into Bull's beginnings in PR, her transitio…
- 105: Alexis Coulter, Head of Production
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder sits down with Alexis Coulter, the dynamic Head of Production at adam&eveDDB West. Alexis shares her fascinating journey from a self-proclaimed 'theater kid' passionate about storyte…
- 104: Ilana Galang, Senior Integrated Art Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder speaks with Ilana Galang, a Senior Integrated Art Producer at Dentsu Creative, about her extensive career in advertising, transcending from account management to becoming a full-time…
- 103: Madi Nauta, Art Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder warmly welcomes Madi Nauta, an Art Producer at Anomaly in Los Angeles. The conversation kicks off with Madi sharing her journey from being an advertising major at Oregon to an establ…
- 102: Chris Wurst, Executive Producer
In this enlightening conversation, Executive Producer Chris Wurst shares his insightful journey from working on movies, reality shows, and music videos to becoming an integral part of the advertising industry at Leo Burnett. Chris talks ab…
- 101: Pete Anderson and Robyn Swierk of Freshworks
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather Elder, is joined by Robyn Swierk, the Senior Creative Program Manager, and Pete Anderson, the Global Video Lead, both from FreshWorks During the discussion, Robyn and Pete share their roles at…
- 100: Sandra Gomez, SVP, Group Director, Creative Production
The 100th episode of the "Dear Art Producer," Heather Elder welcomes Sandra Gomez, Senior VP and Group Director in Creative Production at FCB Health. In their conversation they delve into Sandra's illustrious career and contributions to th…
- 099: Christina Cort, Executive Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, Heather Elder sits down with Christina Court, Executive Producer at JOAN Creative, for an insightful conversation about her journey in the world of art production and the ever-evolving landscape of the…
- 098: Aggie Ryan, Assistant Producer
In the latest episode of "Dear Art Producer," host Heather Elder engages in an insightful conversation with Aggie Ryan, Assistant Producer at Preacher, an advertising agency in Austin, Texas. Aggie shares her unique experiences in the worl…
- 097: Ali Berk, Director of Art + Print Production
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder interviews Ali Berk, Director of Art and Print Production at 72andSunny in Los Angeles. Ali shares her fascinating career journey, starting as an intern in the fashion industry at To…
- 096: Liz Aviles, SVP Strategy and Cultural Insights
In this episode, Liz Aviles shares insights from the annual trend report she develops as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Cultural Insights at Upshot, a marketing agency that identifies insights and crafts strategies at the intersecti…
- 095: Erika Henke, Photo Production Manager
Join host Heather Elder on Dear Art Producer as she sits down with Erika Henke, the Photo Production Manager at Land's End. With over two decades of experience in fashion, commercial photography, and video production, Erika manages teams o…
- 094: Cliff Lewis, Director of Art Production
Welcome back to another episode of Dear Art Producer. This week host Heather Elder interviews Cliff Lewis, Director of Art Production at Droga5 in New York. Previously in his career, Cliff was the Director of Art Production at BBH in Londo…
- 093: Kim Stoerker, Senior Integrated Producer
Welcome to Dear Art Producer. Listen in as host, Heather Elder interviews the talented Kim Stoerker, a freelance integrated art producer, on her inspiring journey from college student to one of the most sought after art producers in the in…
- 092: Karen Blatchford, Senior Art Producer
Welcome to an all new season of Dear Art Producer! On this episode, host Heather Elder sits down with Karen Blatchford, Senior Producer at VMLY&R in Chicago. Karen is, an experienced and multi-talented producer with over 20 years of experi…
- 091: Nicole Schiavo, Associate 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…
- 090: Andy Anderson, Photographer
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 Argent…
- 089: Jamie Zimmermann, Integrated Producer
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…
- 088: Dan Southwick, Senior Integrated Producer
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 mus…
- 087: Deb Grisham, Director of Photography Production
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 pr…
- 086: Tanya Hotton, Freelance Art Producer
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 doll…
- 085: Taylor Kigar, Integrated Producer
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 baki…
- 084: Raquel Duarte, Integrated Content Producer
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 produci…
- 083: Arpi Agdere, Producer, Wieden + Kennedy
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 wi…
- 082: Anya Mills, Content and Art Services Director, The Martin Agency
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 cal…
- 081: Nelson Luesse, Senior Integrated Print Produce, Argonaut
Nelson Luesse is a Senior Integrated Print Producer at Argonaut. He is a native New Yorker who, after a stint in the Navy, settled in the San Francisco area. His first job in advertising was at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners where he worke…
- 080: Karen Lipker, Dir. of Creative Services, Davis Elen Advertising
Karen Lipker is Director of Creative Services at Davis Elen Advertising. She spent almost 10 years working in Photography and then branched out into creative services and production. Karen currently works on McDonald's, Toyota, Smart and F…
- 079: Sari Rowe, Exec. Content Producer, Snyder Studio
Sari Rowe is Executive Content Producer at Snyder Studio and is based in Chicago. She's got 20 years of integrated production experience and has worked at several different agencies across the U.S. like Ogilvy NY, TBWA\Chiat\Day, RPA. Sari…
- 078: Chrissy Borgatta Liuzzi, Sr. Art Producer, Innocean
Chrissy Borgatta Liuzzi is Sr. Art Producer at Innocean Worldwide. She's responsible for print, digital and social media. She's worked on staff at agencies as well as freelance, so she has a comprehensive knowledge of photography, illustra…
- 077: Aragorn Fenton, Head of Production, Motive
Aragorn Fenton is Head of Production at Motive in Denver. He works across a wide range of formats, including video, stills and animation. His career began in Australia and moved to the U.S. 7 years ago. His clients include Mountain Dew, Pe…
- 076: Sabrina Oliva, Exec. Art Producer, FCB Health
Sabrina Oliva is an Exec. Art Producer at FCB Health and is based in NYC. Prior to that role, she freelanced for 15 years with numerous advertising agencies in the NY area, including Publicis, Grey and McCann. She worked on many major beau…
- 075: Nikki O'Toole, Sr. Art Producer
Nikki O'Toole is a Sr. Art Producer based in Los Angeles. She has been working in the art and photography industries for nearly 20 years as a photo director, art director, photo producer, studio manager, agent and art producer. Heather and…