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Great MindsEP337: Barkley OKRPOn this episode of Great Minds, we’re pleased to welcome Tom O’Keefe, Creative Chairman, and Jeff King, CEO, of the newly merged BarkleyOKRP.
BarkleyOKRP is a new advertising agency formed by the merger of two prominent agencies, Barkley and OKRP. The merger creates one of the largest independent agencies in the United States, with offices in Chicago, Denver, New York, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City. BarkleyOKRP aims to be independent enough to create bold work while having the capabilities to build whole brands.
2024-09-0347 min
Fearless Creative LeadershipTom O'Keefe & Jeff King of BarkleyOKRP - "The M&A Leaders"What do you think and why? Tom O’Keefe and Jeff King are two of the four partners who have just merged their respective businesses, OKRP and Barkley. Mergers are a forcing function for open-mindedness. And for doing things differently. The ability to accept the need to do things differently, to truly change perspectives, is a never ending leadership challenge. In my experience, you have to be pretty clear about your own point of view in order to embrace new ones. Worry too much about providing strong leadership, and th...2024-04-1238 min
Fearless Creative LeadershipTom O'Keefe & Jeff King - In 20Edited highlights of our full length conversation. What do you think and why? Tom O’Keefe and Jeff King are two of the four partners who have just merged their respective businesses, OKRP and Barkley. Mergers are a forcing function for open-mindedness. And for doing things differently. The ability to accept the need to do things differently, to truly change perspectives, is a never ending leadership challenge. In my experience, you have to be pretty clear about your own point of view in order to embrace new ones. 2024-04-1220 min
Fearless Creative LeadershipTom O'Keefe & Jeff King - In 10Edited highlights of our full length conversation. What do you think and why? Tom O’Keefe and Jeff King are two of the four partners who have just merged their respective businesses, OKRP and Barkley. Mergers are a forcing function for open-mindedness. And for doing things differently. The ability to accept the need to do things differently, to truly change perspectives, is a never ending leadership challenge. In my experience, you have to be pretty clear about your own point of view in order to embrace new ones. 2024-04-1208 min
Breaking and Entering Advertising PodcastBreaking with Brian Bonilla: Episode 3 - BarkleyOKRP, Supporting Neurodiverse Employees, and Navigating the Job MarketIn this episode of 'Breaking with Brian Bonilla,' Geno Schellenberger and Brian Bonilla discuss advertising stuff, including the recent merger between Barkley and OKRP to form BarkleyOKRP and the implications for the advertising industry. They discuss the importance of supporting neurodiverse employees in the workplace and share strategies agencies implement to create more inclusive environments. Additionally, the episode explores the challenges faced by students and recent graduates in finding jobs within the advertising industry, offering insights and advice on navigating these difficult times. A special guest joined the conversation, shedding light on her reporting on these critical industry...2024-03-1140 min
Clicks 2 BricksEp 85: Pat O’Toole is the Chief Marketing Officer for Burger KingJoining us today is Pat O'Toole, the Chief Marketing Officer of the iconic Burger King. Recorded in person at the Burger King headquarters in sunny Miami, Florida, this episode unveils the highly-anticipated Million Dollar Whopper campaign and insider secrets to Burger King’s “Reclaim the Flame” plan to accelerate growth. Pat is an accomplished marketing executive with a proven track record in elevating iconic brands to new heights. With a deep understanding of global markets and a history of steering some of the most beloved brands, he continues to make a lasting impact on the marketing landscape. In our conver...2024-02-0541 min
A Dose of Black Joy and Caffeine[Season 4: EP 61] Aubrey Walker (Putney) Chief Creative Officer/Co-OwnerAubrey Walker III was trained at the Portfolio Center, School for Creative Communication Arts in
Atlanta, GA. In his first year of the two-year program, Aubrey was recruited as a Copywriter with MATLOCK, working on Publix, BellSouth and BMW.
In 2000, Aubrey joined CHWA in Oakland, California as a Copywriter, working directly under Carol H. Williams, the only African American woman in the Advertising Hall of Fame. While under her tutelage Aubrey quickly became the lead writer on Coors Light.
Not long after, Aubrey moved to Chicago as an ACD at Burrell. His duties t...2022-12-0144 min
Black Businesses MatterWalking the talk and Collaborating more with Avigail Schlosser, CFO of OKRPWe would love to hear from you! Text "BBMFAM" to (312) 300-1300.EPISODE SUMMARYIn this episode of Black Businesses Matter, I welcome my first guest from our holiday break, Avigail Schlosser. Avigail and I get real about culture in the space of marketing and what that means to the clients they serve. We discuss the positions that people of color should be in, the obstacles they face, and how important it is to support them.IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT…What is OKRP?W...2022-02-0235 min