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RevThinking™The Tools Shaping Modern Storytelling | with David McGavran | CEO at MaxonDavid McGavran has been leading Maxon as CEO since 2018, following a successful two-decade tenure at Adobe. As Adobe's director of engineering for professional audio and video, he spearheaded industry-transforming projects that empowered film editors, broadcasters, and post-production houses globally. At Maxon, David has driven strategic acquisitions, including Red Giant, Redshift, and ZBrush, significantly expanding the company's product portfolio and market presence. His innovative leadership continues to position Maxon at the forefront of media and entertainment technology.http://www.maxon.net/Enjoyed this conversation?Join RevCommunity, the society of exceptional creative leaders....
2026-03-1054 min
RevThinking™From Solo to Scale with Matt CornelisonMatt Cornelison is storyteller, entertainer and founder of Fungi Media. He helps complex B2B organizations make content their audience actually wants. His sillier accolades include U.S. Nationl Air Guitar Champion and Robert Goulet Mustached American of the Year :)https://www.fungimedia.com/Enjoyed this conversation and want to reach out to Valerie via email?Join RevCommunity, the society of exceptional creative leaders.Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/
2026-02-1942 min
RevThinking™The Future of AI Powered Strategy with Valerie MaddenValerie Madden is a creator, strategist, and innovator blending over two decades of storytelling expertise with the transformative power of AI to craft emotionally resonant experiences that captivate, connect, and inspire. A senior creative leader behind 350+ brand identity campaigns for Amazon MGM Studios and NBCUniversal, shaping culturally defining eras like NBC’s Must See TV and Prime Video’s growth. Valerie's work has earned top industry honors, including Oscars, Emmys, Clios, and Promax awards, while driving innovation in production efficiency and scaling high-impact creative teams. This episode is a recording of The Weekly Briefing from September 2025.Re...
2025-12-1950 min
RevThinking™The Ask & The Sale with Drew NortonDrew Norton became the top sales representative in a company of over 100 reps, generating more than $4 million in annual revenue. He went on to build and lead a sales team that produced over $20 million in annual revenue. With more than a decade of experience leading and training hundreds of business owners, leaders, and sales professionals, Drew has worked closely with sales leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners across diverse industries. Throughout his career, he has helped individuals grow from minimum-wage roles to earning six-figure annual commissions.The Everyday Leader Podcast https://www.theeverydayleader.co/podcast R...
2025-11-2548 min
RevThinking™Unblinding Creativity with Radim MalinicRadim Malinic is a creative director, designer and bestselling author. Living and working in South West London, he runs Brand Nu Studio, an award winning branding and creative studio + Brand Nu Books an independent publishing imprint. Before finding his calling in the creative industry, Czech born Malinic was an ice hockey player, a bassist in death metal bands, an indie DJ, music journalist and student of Economics and Business management. At the break of the new millennium, Malinic moved to the UK to explore the expansive music scene, only to find even a greater interest in art a...
2025-11-0744 min
RevThinking™Storytelling and Spirit-telling with Jane MorganJane Morgan is a filmmaker, business owner and spiritual babe. She's in a big transition at the moment finding her way to mixing business and spirit, using the pen and the microphone as the way through.The discussion goes through her extraordinary career trajectory with themes of intentionality, personal calling, and navigating significant life transitions with courage and optimism.Janethedirector.comJanemorganmedium.comEnjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the society of exceptional creative leaders.Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/
2025-10-181h 00
RevThinking™From Hollywood to Humanity with Bart HendrikxBart Hendrikx's journey transitions media, entertainment, and global strategy. His expertise spans feature films (e.g., Mr. & Mrs. Smith) and brand activations (Sonos x Gorillaz). He advised major clients like 20th Century Fox and played a crucial role in launching director Ridley Scott’s European office in Amsterdam. Based in Amsterdam, he also maintains his influential platform, AskTheRightQuestion.org. https://barthendrikx.com/https://www.asktherightquestion.org/Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the society of exceptional creative leaders.Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/
2025-10-0947 min
RevThinking™Introducing New Confab GroupsConfab Groups are weekly masterminds emphasizing different specialties quarterly.- Choose from 6 groups each with a different focus- Weekly sessions occurring over 3 months- Build relationships with your fellow peers- Replays available if you miss a weekRegister here: https://www.revthink.com/confab
2025-09-2931 min
RevThinking™Always Relevant, Never Predictable | Curt DotyCurt Doty propelled two entertainment marketing agencies to 8 figure growth and worked with over 50 Fortune 500 companies, Curt has a proven track record. A former NBC Universal creative executive, Curt is an award-winning brander and marketer. His sweet spot of innovation has been uniting the worlds of design, content and technology. His legacy lies in branding and marketing across various business sectors. Curt leverages his expertise in AI-driven platforms to create innovative solutions that enhance the value and impact of his clients' brands. He recently launched RealmIQ, an education and advocacy consultancy focused on AI, connecting AI Founders with Investors...
2025-09-0434 min
RevThinking™The Golden Age of Television with Lee HuntLee Hunt is a strategist and industry thought leader for media companies across the globe. His success in launching and positioning entertainment brands, in addition to his groundbreaking work in audience management and competitive analysis, have set many of the standards for our industry.Lee began his career on the client side in the 1980s, launching, branding and executive producing at Lifetime, VH1, TNT, and MTV. In the 90s, he founded the creative services agency, Lee Hunt Associates. After a decade of working with scores of media companies around the world, Lee sold LHA to the digital...
2025-08-1539 min
RevThinking™From Flash to AI: The Next Revolution | with Wesley ter Haar at MonksWesley ter Haar is a co-founder and the Chief AI Officer at Monks. Now in year 25, he’s helped grow the company from a scrappy production shop from Amsterdam into a global leader in creative, tech and now AI. With 7000 people working across timezones in 33 countries, the Monks are regarded for high quality work and relentless innovation, and were recently named Adweek's first ever AI agency of the year. Wesley serves on the boards of S4Capital and The One Club for Creativity, is the inaugural president of Cannes Lions' Digital Craft jury, serves on the Cannes Ti...
2025-07-2945 min
RevThinking™Meaningful Marketing with Alex JamesAlex James has spent the last 12 years helping B2B service businesses across the globe become experts at conveying their expertise. He believes the go-to strategies of the 2010s, like niching down, solving problems and sharing ideas are no longer enough. Because in a post-AI world (where output is cheap & everyone's a specialist) you can't just share ideas - you need to own one. You need a perspective. His cut-to-the-bone approach has earned him 120,000 TikTok followers (despite posting no more than 3 times per month), and 10,000 LinkedIn followers from just 40 posts total - proving that a sharp perspective lets you...
2025-05-2247 min
RevThinking™Curiosity Drives Influence | Melissa HavelMelissa Havel is a senior communications strategist, executive advisor, and team coach who blends big-idea thinking with a disciplined approach to problem-solving and delivering results. She has driven powerful storytelling and strategic communications campaigns across owned, earned, and paid channels for organizations of all sizes, drawing on her extensive experience as a senior director at Portland General Electric and an executive vice president at WE Communications. Currently, Melissa also imparts her expertise as an adjunct professor in the Strategic Communication Master’s program at the SOJC.Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the society of exceptional creative le...
2025-04-1839 min
RevThinking™Finding Success in Creative Careers with Mark J. JonesMark Jones is an accomplished educator, producer, and author, known for bridging the worlds of culture, technology, and education. As the Dean of the Faculty of Animation, Art, and Design at Sheridan College and former Director at Seneca Film Institute, Mark has dedicated over 25 years to empowering the next generation of creatives. His book, The Starving Artist Myth, challenges long-standing stereotypes about creative careers, advocating for the economic and social value they contribute. With a career spanning producing award-winning animated films, live art installations, and documentaries, Mark possesses firsthand insight into the evolving landscape of creative industries. This unique...
2025-03-0647 min
RevThinking™What Paradiso Feels Like with Héctor AyusoHéctor Ayuso has spent the last 30 years chasing ideas and making them real. Call him an artist, filmmaker, creative director, storyteller, or just a guy who can't sit still—labels don’t matter, doing does. From Spain to Mexico, Italy to the U.S., he’s built studios, taught, spoken on stages, and created projects that live outside the usual boxes. For nearly 25 years, he founded and shaped one of the world’s most influential creative festivals, OFFF. Now, he’s building Paradiso, a different kind of gathering—one that ditches the polished and embraces the raw, the real, the hum...
2025-03-0140 min
RevThinking™From Metrics to Mastery with Marcel PetitpasMarcel Petitpas is the CEO & Co-Founder of Parakeeto, a company dedicated to helping agencies measure and improve their profitability. In his work as a speaker, podcast host, and consultant, specializing in Agency Profitability Optimization, he's helped thousands of agencies, consultancies, and professional services firms worldwide measure the right metrics and improve their profitability. He’s on a mission to help firms break free of the outdated management silos between finance, operations & new business, and master their profitability through Parakeeto’s Integrated Profit Management System. In addition to his work at Parakeeto, Marcel is also a bestselling author, weightlifting and...
2025-02-2053 min
RevThinking™Hands Off CEO with Mandi EllefsonMandi Ellefson transformed her life from battling $175k in debt to amassing a multi-million dollar net worth before hitting 40. As the visionary behind Hands-Off CEO, Mandi isn’t just another success story; she’s a lifeline for consulting agency owners drowning in the day-to-day. Her magic? Transforming million-dollar agencies into scalable enterprises with minimal CEO dependency. Mandi has propelled hundreds of agencies toward tens of millions in revenue by refining their offers and attracting premium clients willing to pay 50-600% higher fees—all within 90 days.But Mandi’s expertise doesn’t stop there. As a former business exit advis...
2024-12-221h 06
Andrea ViliottiHow the RevThink Framework Enhances Efficiency in LLM ModelsThe episode describes RevThink, a new framework that enhances the deductive reasoning capabilities of large language models (LLMs). RevThink leverages "reverse thinking," integrating both direct and reverse reasoning approaches to train the model. This multitask methodology significantly improves accuracy and efficiency, outperforming even much larger models trained with traditional methods, while requiring only a fraction of the data. Its scalability and effectiveness with smaller models make it particularly advantageous for resource-constrained applications, opening up new possibilities across various fields. Finally, ablation studies confirm the importance of each RevThink component for the model's success.
2024-12-1212 minAndrea ViliottiCome il framework RevThink potenzia l'efficienza nei modelli LLMLa puntata descrive RevThink, un nuovo framework che migliora il ragionamento deduttivo dei modelli linguistici di grandi dimensioni (LLM). RevThink utilizza il "reverse thinking," ovvero il ragionamento inverso, integrando domande e ragionamenti diretti e inversi per addestrare il modello. Questo approccio a più compiti aumenta significativamente l'accuratezza e l'efficienza, superando persino modelli molto più grandi addestrati con metodi tradizionali, anche con una frazione dei dati. La sua scalabilità e l'efficacia su modelli più piccoli lo rendono particolarmente vantaggioso per applicazioni con risorse limitate, aprendo nuove possibilità in diversi settori. Infine, l'analisi ablativa conferma l'importanza di ogni componente di RevThink per i...
2024-12-1211 min
New Paradigm: AI Research SummariesA summary of REVTHINK: Reverse Thinking Enhances LLM ReasoningThis episode analyzes the research paper titled "Reverse Thinking Makes LLMs Stronger Reasoners," authored by Justin Chih-Yao Chen, Zifeng Wang, Hamid Palangi, Rujun Han, Sayna Ebrahimi, Long Le, Vincent Perot, Swaroop Mishra, Mohit Bansal, Chen-Yu Lee, and Tomas Pfister from institutions including UNC Chapel Hill, Google Cloud AI Research, and Google DeepMind. Published on November 29, 2024, the paper introduces the REVTHINK framework, which integrates reverse thinking into the training of Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance their reasoning abilities.The discussion delves into how REVTHINK trains smaller language models to perform both forward and backward reasoning by augmenting datasets...
2024-12-0904 min
RevThinking™Behind the Scenes of Creative Leadership with Cecilia OwensCecilia Owens is an esteemed finance and operations executive with over 20 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, budgeting / forecasting, strategic planning, cash management, business operations, HR oversight, and business relationship management. Cecilia is currently the Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer at Grandview Entertainment, a renowned management company that represents awe-inspiring writers, directors, producers, and talent. She also serves as Fractional Chief Financial Officer of Rogue Planet ATV, an award-winning advertising agency that cuts some of the best movie trailers in the business. Aside from her work within the entertainment industry, Cecilia serves as Chair of...
2024-12-0538 min
RevThinking™Assembling Great Minds with Tony Kadillak and Carson HoodTony Kadillak has spent 20 years in branding and promotion, servicing today's most recognizable entertainment and sports brands. Currently EP at Versus, he’s been responsible for supporting the strategic growth of his agency teams, while focusing on key clients to drive the value of design-led thinking to their bottom lines.For over ten years, Carson Hood has played a crucial role as the executive producer at BigStar. He shares a passion for sales, marketing, and collaborating on branding and storytelling initiatives with the creative team. A connector at the core, Carson spends much of the time collaborating wi...
2024-10-221h 06
RevThinking™The Catalyst Champion with Esther WeinbergJoin Esther and Tim for the DDD Catalyst Think Tank at DDD Milan this October.https://ddd.live/programs/catalyst-think-tankEsther Weinberg is a business growth accelerator that equips executives in high-growth media and technology industries to create game-changing breakthroughs, increase profitability in declining markets and create successful and sustainable“portable” virtual cultures with executives, leaders and teams.With over 20-years experience, her innovative strategies have assisted clients to grow, scale and thrive during the worst and best of times including Netflix, NBCUniversal, Microsoft, ESPN, WarnerMedia, Warner Bros., CNN, DreamWorks Animation, Discovery Communications, Adobe, Disney...
2024-09-201h 04
RevThinking™Resilience in Chaotic Times with Blair Enns and David C. BakerThis is a recording from RevThink's The Weekly Briefing from August 7th, 2024. This discussion was followed by a Q&A which you can watch here: https://community.revthink.com/c/the-weekly-briefing/resilience-in-chaotic-times-strategies-for-economic-shifts-d3d6ea28-b832-4e00-bf7b-e0aa74fd52d6Blair Enns is on a mission to change the way creative services are bought and sold the world over. He is the CEO of Win Without Pitching, the sales training and coaching program for creative professionals, and a 25-year veteran of the business side of the advertising and design professions. He is t...
2024-08-1036 min
RevThinking™Purpose-Driven Production with Alana TompsonAlana Tompson is a Melbourne cinematographer and the creative director of Said & Done Media. She also hosts a podcast called Said & Undone which interviews creatives about what could be done – and is being done – to increase the diversity of the film, TV, media and advertising industries to make them a more inclusive place.With her career commencing as a camera operator on Animal Planet's acclaimed series 'Whale Wars', Alana spent 100 days at sea in Antarctica capturing the intense clashes between the Japanese Whaling Fleet and the Sea Shepherd conservation group.In 2015, she founded her own production comp...
2024-07-0949 min
RevThinking™Creative Department with Kevin RobinsonKevin Robinson is an award-winning design leader with decades of experience as a director, entrepreneur, executive creative director, strategist, and advisor. Throughout his professional career, Robinson founded and led Juniper Jones, a multidisciplinary studio, and most recently, Creative Dept., a new platform whose mission is to provide access to extremity-vetted talent on a fractional monthly basis; allowing brands to easily build internal creative teams and for individual creatives to establish micro-studios."Kevin and I have crossed paths numerous times over the years. From our shared experience, I know he has a deep passion for fostering creativity and...
2024-05-2145 min
RevThinking™Luxury at Heart | Marlene P. Naicker at MULDOONEYSMarlene P. Naicker, a serial fashion entrepreneur and the Founder/Creative Director of MULDOONEYS, epitomizes resilience and innovation. Born in apartheid-era South Africa in 1975, she draws inspiration from influential figures like Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela, embodying fearlessness and empathy.Facing adversity head-on, Marlene battled cancer while simultaneously building MULDOONEYS in 2009, showcasing her strength and commitment. In 2022, she relaunched the brand with innovative solutions, disrupting the traditional luxury industry.Marlene's singular vision led her to move from the Netherlands to France, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to global expansion. Her impact extends beyond business success...
2024-04-1535 min
RevThinking™Respectful Creative Leadership with Joanne Chan | Turner DuckworthJoanne is CEO of Turner Duckworth, a world-class branding agency with studios in San Francisco, London and New York. Turner Duckworth has designed some of the world’s most valuable brands, including Amazon, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Levi’s and Samsung. Joanne’s first career was in the art world, having worked at prestigious art galleries in New York, Monaco and San Francisco, and the Guggenheim Museum. After deciding on a career shift, Joanne became employee #2 at Turner Duckworth San Francisco, establishing and growing its design business in the United States. Over 24 years, Joanne went from managing brand identity...
2024-04-041h 02
RevThinking™Showcasing Creativity: A Conversation with STASH’s Stephen PriceStephen Price is the founder and creative director of Stash Media Inc. and executive editor of Stash Magazine and the Stash Permanent Collection – the world’s only video streaming platform dedicated to design, animation, and VFX. Stephen has given dozens of talks on design at festivals/conferences from Los Angeles to Hamburg and Istanbul to Caracas and curated scores of film screenings in over 20 countries. He also oversaw the creation of The Style Frames Design Conference and the Collider Digital Production Conference (both in New York).Prior to founding Stash Media, Stephen executive produced animation and visual effe...
2024-03-281h 06
RevThinking™From Reels to Real Impact: The Creative Journey of Will TravisWill Travis is an internationally respected brand builder and social connector. With a career leading respected branding / advertising agencies ATTIK, Dentsu and SidLee as CEO, he has worked with brands like Toyota, Facebook, Apple, Nike, Coca-Cola. After a 25-year career in elevating products and services, Will launched Elevation Barn (link below) to elevate people, future-proofing their self-belief through defined higher purpose ambitions. The Elevation Barn network now unites leaders in a kindred quest of higher purpose in 48 countries, celebrating diversity of thought across 168 professions. Sub-brands WELL and STABLE by EB elevate wellbeing and business consulting needs respectively. Will is...
2024-03-071h 00
RevThinking™Why We Keep Doing Camp Mograph with Mark CernosiaThose who know, know: Camp Mograph fosters inclusivity, promoting open dialogue among attendees and speakers without hierarchy. Originally a passion project, the event has transformed into a business, posing challenges in balancing time commitment and preserving the initial vision. Today, a pivotal decision looms on whether to expand into a full-scale business or maintain a smaller scale.Follow the work of Mark Cernosia and his team at Camp Mograph: https://www.campmograph.com/Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the gathering of owners running the world’s leading creat...
2023-12-0251 min
RevThinking™Moving Sound Up the Food Chain with Eric Singer at Coupe StudiosWhat happens when your studio fully exploits the untapped potential of sonic expertise? To answer that question, our guest Eric Singer shares a bit of the science – and a lot of his passion – from the forefront of audio awesomeness at Coupe Studios.Follow the work of Eric Singer and his team at Coupe Studios: https://coupestudios.com/Enjoyed this conversation? Join RevCommunity, the gathering of owners running the world’s leading creative studios.Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters...
2023-11-1331 min
RevThinking™Mothers of MoGraph with Jennie Davis and Kaci SmithIn this special podcast episode, Tim Thompson, founder at RevThink, sits down with the inspiring creators behind the newly formed community, Mothers of MoGraph: Jennie Davis and Kaci Smith.Discover the strength, resilience, and great creativity that drives the Mothers of MoGraph as they challenge stereotypes in the industry.Kaci Smith is a Motion Designer and School of Motion TA based in Eugene, Oregon. Working in motion design for over 10 years, Kaci is inspired by her environment and is passionate about cause-based projects that drive positive change. As a co-founder of Mothers...
2023-10-2748 min
RevThinking™The End of the Beginning for Motion Design with John LePore and Ryan Summers | PART 2We rejoin forces with Ryan Summers and John LePore for a fresh deep dive into the incredible potential and versatility of motion design! Oh, if you missed PART 1, see the link below.In this episode, we answer these questions:- How can motion design skills be seamlessly transferred into adjacent industries, like automotive and experiential design? - Why is it crucial to focus on solving clients' core problems instead of just executing?We're also exploring the future of motion design with thrilling innovations, from real-time CG tools to mind-blowing immersive experiences, like the...
2023-10-131h 03
RevThinking™The Pitch's Silver Lining with Steve Viola at FXSVP, Design & Visual Effects at FX, Steve Viola, shares invaluable lessons gathered throughout his career in top-notch collaborations on both the studio side and client side of the table. Join RevCommunity:https://www.revthink.com/joinExplore all RevThinkhttps://www.revthink.com
2023-09-1251 min
RevThinking™To Persevere or To Pivot (Replay)Maybe you woke up this morning and wondered if I could keep doing this.What can I do differently to change this situation?Business is a lot like life itself. It has its seasons - the times of growth and prosperity and the inevitable downturns, testing our resolve. Knowing when it's worth the effort to persevere or when to seek a new direction is a crucial skill every entrepreneur should possess.Every Wednesday at 5 PM ET, RevThink goes live and discusses insights, trends, and advice to creative...
2023-07-1521 min
RevThinking™Unleashing Your Creative Gift: An Encouragement to FoundersRunning a creative business is messy, for sure. But it’s worth it.Because a business is the path to unleashing your greatest creative work.You can do this. Want to engage directly? Join RevCommunity today. RevCommunity is the gathering of owners running the world’s leading studios. Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/
2023-06-1707 min
RevThinking™Smartphones Are Passé and Other Revolutions with Justin ConeIs AI a threat to motion design? Wait, what is motion design? Is it becoming increasingly ubiquitous in our world? Is its own lexicon? What parts do education and community have to play?Attempting to answer these questions, our guest today is Justin Cone, the foundational motion design enthusiast, collector of sparkly pixels, and unabashed technology addict.Oh, and if you're listening to this in 2033, let us know if you're still using mobile phones, ok? This is a RevThink podcast .Join our community at revthink.com/community
2023-06-021h 03
RevThinking™A Feast of Lessons - The Parable of the Village CookAre you struggling with setting boundaries with bully clients? Do you find yourself constantly trying to please insatiable clients who demand more and more, even when the project is technically complete? If so, this episode of RevThoughts is dedicated to you.In this special edition episode, Tim Thompson shares a powerful parable that illustrates the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining confidence as a service provider.Curious to learn more?Connect with us: www.revthink.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...
2023-05-0413 min
Hollywood Breaks129 Magical Thinking, Nostalgia and DaydreamingIn this episode we're talking about the magical thinking of Christopher Nolan, the gut feeling of Comcast's CEO and the successor challenges of Disney. Enjoy!🎬 Hollywood Breaks is an insiders’ view of what’s shaping the content-making world. Development partners Tim Thompson and Keith Rauch host this weekly show discussing current events with an eye towards seizing opportunity in the changing landscape. Follow us: 👉IG: https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodbreaks/ 👉FB: https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodbreaks 👉TW: https://twitter.com/hollywoodbreaks 👉Tim Thompson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timtla/ 👉Keith Rauch LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ke...
2023-05-0233 min
Hollywood Breaks129 Magical Thinking, Nostalgia and DaydreamingIn this episode we're talking about the magical thinking of Christopher Nolan, the gut feeling of Comcast's CEO and the successor challenges of Disney.
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2023-05-0233 minHollywood Breaks128 Breakdowns and BreakthroughsWhile Hollywood is a place of boundless imagination and ambition, it's not immune to the harsh realities of downsizing. In this episode of Hollywood Breaks, we're discussing the tough realities of layoffs in creative industries, and more.
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2023-04-2723 minHollywood Breaks128 Breakdowns and BreakthroughsWhile Hollywood is a place of boundless imagination and ambition, it's not immune to the harsh realities of downsizing. In this episode of Hollywood Breaks, we're discussing the tough realities of layoffs in creative industries, and more.
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2023-04-2723 min
RevThinking™Preserving My Team (Replay)On this episode of the RevThinking podcast we give you a taste of our RevThink Weekly Briefing series.In this particular Weekly Briefing, we discuss recent studio layoffs, how to navigate budget struggles without laying off team members in your studio, as well as the DOs and DON'Ts of the current financial season.Every Wednesday at 5 PM ET, RevThink goes live and discusses insights, trends, and advice to creative professionals and creative business owners, providing them with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry.And the best part? I...
2023-04-1929 min
RevThinking™RevThoughts: Finding & Handling GrowthIn this week's snackable conversation we talk about the often overseen difference between finding and handling growth in your creative business.We discuss how to navigate through the ups and downs of scaling hundreds of creative studios. Whether you're just starting out or you've been in business for a while, press play. Want to engage with Tim ad Joel directly? Join RevCommunity today. RevCommunity is the gathering of owners running the world’s leading studios. Apply to join: https://revthink.com/community/ --- Send in a vo...
2023-02-2311 min
RevThinking™Experts Travel: Two Case Studies of Leveling Up with Roberto Maia and Felippe SilveiraToday, we're joined by two incredible entrepreneurs who had a dream and went on a journey for it. Literally.Meet: Roberto Maia - Partner at AevoTech and AevoStudio and Felippe Silveira - Co-Founder and Executive Produce at MOWE StudioInspired and want to join Jumpstart?Accelerate your creative business in just 6 weeks. See all the details at revthink.com/jumpstart --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rev...
2023-01-2645 min
RevThinking™The End of the Beginning for Motion Design with Ryan Summers and John LePore | Part OneAnimation… broadcast design… motion graphics… mograph… motion design…Looking back over the past 30 years, our field has exploded, regardless of what you call it.In this veritable tour de force, I’m joined by futurists John LePore (formerly of Perception NYC) and Ryan Summers (IF, DK, Spillt) who argue convincingly that we are just getting started.Hold on for the ride as we lift the veil, break down walls, and help you make sense of our rapidly evolving industry.It’s the end of the beginning for motion design, folks. And that’s a...
2023-01-121h 03
RevThinking™RevThoughts: End-of-Year FocusFOMO is big and we all need to learn how to snap out of it.Think about it: you’re afraid if you focus on THIS, you might miss out on THAT.So you spread your bets. You play small. You put a little energy into a lot of different projects, opportunities, and problems because...You’re not confident which will actually pay off.It’s ok. No judgment. I do it. We all do it.So the question is: what if we could focus on just a few things...
2022-11-3006 min
RevThinking™RevThoughts: Are We Slow?We hope you're listening to this podcast before things slow down in your creative business, so we can help you anticipate the future. If you're already noticing that the market is less responsive, though - reach out to us.We'll build a set of reports and routines that will prepare your business to identify slowdown indicators before anyone else. https://revthink.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support
2022-11-1611 min
RevThinking™RevThoughts: Be More AgencyPitching for free is passé… Charging for your time is dead… Getting paid for your thinking (strategy) is the future… You know what this feels like? Our industry evolving. We’re growing up. Together. This RevThoughts is a snippet from one of our Weekly Briefings. Watch the full "Be More Agency" Weekly Briefing here: https://vimeo.com/revthink/bemoreagency --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support
2022-10-1911 min
Hollywood Breaks096 BAT SH#% CRAZY!?Whether you're a Hollywood superfan or just getting started, this episode is for you. We're discussing about Netflix becoming a voice and a platform rather than a content machine (finally?). And of course, we mention Will Smith. And Batgirl.
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2022-08-1636 min
Hollywood Breaks096 BAT SH#% CRAZY!?Whether you're a Hollywood superfan or just getting started, this episode is for you. We're discussing about Netflix becoming a voice and a platform rather than a content machine (finally?). And of course, we mention Will Smith. And Batgirl.
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2022-08-1636 min
RevThinking™Special Edition: RevCommunityThis is a special edition of the RevThinking Podcast, hosted by Advisor Emmett Armstrong and Community Manager Connor Thompson. They're talking about our online community of creative owners, the ones behind the world’s leading studios and production companies in motion, production, experiential, and sound. Membership is open to owners & partners of creative firms. Apply here to join: https://revthink.com/join
2022-08-1123 min
RevThinking™How Tech Supports Storytellers with Cameron Woodward at WrapbookThis episode we're learning how letting go of the old strategies makes projects prosper. Cameron Woodward is the cofounder and CMO at Wrapbook, a powerful and easy to use platform for production management that enables producers to tackle onboarding, timecards, payroll, and insurance. Exclusive: Sign up for a demo using the link below and Wrapbook will waive your set-up fee if you choose to proceed. https://www.wrapbook.com/revthink --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support
2022-04-2045 min
RevThinking™RevThoughts: Empathy Starts With WhyThis is a snackable conversation that discusses the biggest questions creative entrepreneurs should ask their clients to get access to their biggest challenges with RevThink Owner Tim Thompson
2022-03-3017 minRevThinking™RECAST Executive Producing with Tim ThompsonFor this episode of the RevThinking podcast we are excited to 'go back'. We are going to be sharing what we call the "best of" episodes with you. Recasting the top episodes from that past one hundred episodes of the RevThinking Podcast. Tim Thompson is a consultant and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. In this episode, we discuss the question: when your studio is ready to hire a full-time sales person (e.g., an Executive Producer), it’s an exciting time. You have visions of your new EP bringing in fresh clients with exciting projects and fat budgets. Reality ch...
2021-08-2727 minRevThinking™RECAST Business Development with Robert BlatchfordFor this episode of the RevThinking podcast we are excited to 'go back'. We are going to be sharing what we call the "best of" episodes with you. Recasting the top episodes from that past one hundred episodes of the RevThinking Podcast. Robert Blatchford is a brand strategist and management consultant at Makebrave. In this episode, Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson interview Robert to get a peek inside the mind of this business development innovator. Having led business development at notable creative agencies Troika and LoyalKaspar, Robert offers us a rare and valuable perspective. In this episode, RevThink's Joel...
2021-08-0132 min
Hollywood Breaks035 Hollywood Breaks Goes Global with Former Studio Executive Tomas JegeusThis week, we welcome producer and former 20th Century Fox studio exec, Tomas Jegeus to discuss the expanding opportunities in the international market as well as the distinct differences between international and domestic marketing strategies.
We also tackle the importance of breaking down the barriers to up and coming filmmakers. VisionCraft Brew Founder, Keith Rauch makes the case that “the pandemic is breaking down walls and we’ll start seeing content produced outside of the gated system of Hollywood.” Tomas Jegeus also talks about his new production company, MAD SCIENCE, and how he hopes to bring even more c...
2021-04-2553 min
Hollywood Breaks034 Amid Much Fanfare with Special Guest Dallas TaylorWe welcome Dallas Taylor from Twenty Thousand Hertz Podcast to discuss the transition of the traditional theatrical fanfare at the opening of a film, into the new desires of consumers and new sonic branding.
We discuss the changes on the #20thcenturyfox, Netflix, HBO and the work they are doing to get consumers to register the sound and picture experience.
2021-04-1739 min
Hollywood Breaks033 NETFLIX + SONY= New Hollywood CoupleThe industry’s major players are taking sides as Netflix and Sony strike a partnership for content and distribution. The Yin and Yang of content and audience will meet up to give both entities the market strength they need in the ever competitive show business.
Godzilla vs Kong continues to give Hollywood brokers some positive feedback on the market and audience willingness to get back to the theater. But Vision Craft Brew Founder Keith Rauch declares “This is not a blockbuster!!” and industry futurists need to find new alliances to market the return to cinema as stay at hom...
2021-04-0934 min
Hollywood Breaks032 Are Godzilla and Kong really Box Office Monsters?Movies are the fighting back in the theaters.
Godzilla vs Kong is the first sign that film goers are willing to get back in the seat. Even though HBOMax released at the same time, the monster film reached $40MM Domestically. This may be a sign of success or flop as the summer gives us more post-pandemic numbers.
Keith Rauch makes a great point that other industries have prepared messages to welcome customers back, #Hollywood is falling short. “The Hollywood egos that need to get all the credit stop the industry from surviving organically.”
Disney+ di...
2021-04-0446 min
Hollywood Breaks031 Ticket Buyers and Monthly Subscribers | Special Guest Cami SargentThis week we welcome guest Cami Sargent (Fox, Netflix, AppleTV+) about the work of Creative Marketing from a studio to streamer. We recap some of the large campaigns she created at the Studios and how they make a difference in the overall entertainment experience.
Will Apple merge with Sony? Does Netflix work to solve the what to watch issue? How do we create new pop culture moments in the new Hollywood culture?
2021-03-2738 min
Hollywood Breaks030 Insights into Amazon Prime Video’s success with Cameron DillavouThis week we bring back guest Cameron Dillavou, Head of Prime Video Global Strategy, to share insights into Prime Video’s success in Oscar nominations, NFL Contracts and what it takes to make a worldwide brand like Prime relevant for every viewing experience.
2021-03-2034 min
Hollywood Breaks029 Disney continues its content dominanceWith Disney+ as 100M+ Subscriber base, the Mouse House doesn’t give in to Cinemark and walks away from Raya movie fans. Theaters open up and are filling up, but the capacity holds back healthy returns for distributors, so studios are finding pre-pandemic deals may fall short.
Disney also dominates in SVOD space. Netting half the number of Netflix subs in 12 months and crashing the server with Wandavision Finale. “Disney’s vision complements the distribution formats with the content.” - Tim Thompson
Universal takes two, with FF9 by pushing the release date after July 4th. And Peac...
2021-03-1332 min
Hollywood Breaks028 Why the theatre experience won't suck | Special Guest Kyle DaviesOur special guest Kyle Davies brings some huge enthusiasm for the return to theaters. From his experience in exhibition and distribution at Dreamworks, Relativity and most recent Head of Domestic Distribution at Paramount, Kyle shares the inside scoop on the changes and challenges due to the Pandemic. “The pandemic has accelerated a friction and the distribution windows are at the core”.
2021-03-0636 min
Hollywood Breaks027 The Future of Theatrical: Art not FormSony Pictures Chair Tom Rothmam pulls from his inner Beyonce and encourages that we will get back into the theaters “if we Make Dope Shit”. The sentiment seems to be rising that the theater experience will fulfill a different purpose than just paying the bills for studios blockbuster strategy. The exhibition of a cinematic experience will need to focus on the execution of the art more than the form in order to get viewers back in the seats.
This week was the roll out of Paramount+ and investors are lukewarm on welcoming it into the clubhouse. The platfo...
2021-02-2734 min
Hollywood Breaks026 The rise of “content” kills the cinematic experienceMartin Scorsese Harper’s article (http://timt.la/3uelQTQ) laments how Film and TV has shifted to “content” which only describes the commodity and has desensitized the experience into minutes consumed. Backlash from Kyle Smith claims the “misplaced nostalgia” doesn’t recognize the opportunity to shift the field. Industry professionals are feeling more pessimistic about the recovery of the industry and their jobs. The dissolution of Blue Sky and consolidation of Marketing has left many losing confidence, recognizing that layoffs and shifts will leave many looking to change careers because being out of the film industry for one year is like being ou...
2021-02-2034 min
Hollywood Breaks025 The Blue Sky is fallingDisney hits the breaks on Blue Sky Studios and drops 90% of employees. This may be a reflection of our times, but realistically Disney was predictable. This move can create a new wave of animation as the Stamford Conn talent can differentiate from the Disney Homogenization machine and take advantage of the flat and wide distribution channels of a post pandemic industry.
The newest players make big moves as Daily Wire scoops up Gina Carano the day after her breakup with the Mandalorian creatives. A clear move to make a name for themselves, which also gives a view a...
2021-02-1434 minHollywood Breaks024 It's a Netflix world, do the studios really wanna live in it?The VOD platforms have shown their dominance once again with the Golden Globes and Netflix gain of 4 time more nominations than others, with HULU and Amazon rounding out the pack, while traditional studios remain in the shadows. The studios are basically saying: "Netflix, you know what? You go ahead and run Hollywood now.” Following the Big Tech influence is Apple’s purchase of CODA at Sundance for a record breaking $25 Million after a bidding war with Amazon.
This trend changes many elements as Tech companies don’t function in the same models, but content makers can be quickly t...
2021-02-0640 min
Grants Pass VIP PodcastTim Thompson – RevThink & ZipLineGearTim Thompson from RevThink & ZipLineGear
A creative entrepreneur, all around nice guy, Southern Oregon local, and if that wasn't enough, he loves drinking coffee! ☕
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2020-12-0255 min
DIVERSIFIED GAMETIM THOMPSON OF #REVTHINK GIVES THE GAME ON PITCHING TV SHOWS & THE SUCCESS OF FILM.TIM THOMPSON OF #REVTHINK GIVES THE GAME ON PITCHING TV SHOWS & THE SUCCESS OF FILM. Tim is a great guy who gave a lot of his time to individuals who are hungry to learn more, pivot, and apply themselves.
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2020-02-281h 12
RevThinking™RevThinking Takeover with Marcel Ziul“We only know the answers because we are looking for those questions with you.” – Tim Thompson Now for something completely different: in this episode, RevThink client Marcel Ziul, Creative Director / Founder at STATE Design, takes over the RevThinking podcast. Ever brash, bold, and blunt, Marcel turns the tables on RevThink in a candid conversation exploring the why, how, and what of RevThink does in the world in its work with owners of creative firms. Curiously, Marcel even challenges the term, "consultants." RevThink may never be the same.
2019-06-191h 57RevThinking™RevThoughts: Marketing Is Not A WebsiteIntroducing RevThoughts, our newest show on the RevThinking podcast: snackable conversations between RevThink Consultants and impromptu guests. Our first topic is “Marketing Is Not A Website.”
2019-05-1442 min
The Power ProfileTim Thompson of RevThink.comTim Thompson is the CEO of RevThink.com, a consultancy for creative entrepreneurs. He's worked on huge films and award shows and now he helps others position their careers for maximum impact. He's also developed a model called, "The Four Stages of a Creative Career" which can apply to professionals in any industry.
2019-03-0434 min
RevThinking™Andrew Rosen - Earthquakes"I look at the digital video marketplace through the supply chain and the thing that I think about that I think is missing in all of digital media publications, is writing from the perspective of, "Okay something happened, why is it worth my time?" – Andrew RosenIn episode 59 of the RevThinking Podcast Tim Thompson sits down with Andrew Rosen of PARQOR to discuss seismic shifts that they have witnessed in the industry in the last few years.To learn more, see parqor.com as well as revthink.com
2018-12-2744 minRevThinking™Who is RevThink? The Avocado Toast Episode“I just want to help people. So we find problems and tie you guys in and we start figuring it out.” – Tim Thompson In Episode 55 of the RevThinking podcast, the RevThink team is gathered together for avocado toast and a discussion around, Who in the world is RevThink? What do we do? How do we work? Who do we work for? And most importantly, what’s our mission? We say we help creative entrepreneurs run a thriving creative business, but what does that mean and what does that really look like?
2018-10-1731 min
RevThinking™The Four Stages of a Creative Career by Tim Thompson“Look around and see what opportunities there are, and then learn about it; educate yourself. The only risk in life is for the uneducated.” - Tim Thompson In this episode of the RevThinking podcast, we listen in on a talk Tim Thompson delivered at PromaxBDA in New York on the Four Stages of a Creative Career.In this talk Tim opens your mind to what’s possible when you start looking at the totality of a creative career. Most of us start out as an artist, or an employee somewhere, or a freelancer; then we sta...
2018-08-0128 min
RevThinking™Win the Client, Not The Pitch with Marko Pfann“That was one of those moments when I was thought okay, there might be more to pitching than just coming up with a great idea, having a great pitch deck, and doing a stunning presentation in front of the clients.” - Marko PfannIn this episode of the RevThinking podcast, Marko Pfann - RevThink's new European based consultant out of Munich Germany, discusses a variety of topics including Marko's journey in the industry and how he became a consultant, how client perceptions can affect your success in the industry, and how it is your job to win the...
2018-07-1155 minRevThinking™It's Time to Make Our Industry Stronger with Tim Thompson“I predict there is something coming. There is going to be a movement happening within our industry.” - Tim Thompson In this 45th episode of the RevThinking podcast, we talk with RevThink Owner Tim Thompson on the need to make our industry stronger. Today’s episode is a departure from the norm. Today we will explore some news and events that are changing in the industry and even coming to a tipping point. (Spoiler alert - we are doing something about it. Stay tuned till the end to hear the news.)
2018-05-3126 minRevThinking™The Story Your Finances Are Telling with Jason FletcherIf you were to imagine your creative firm like driving a car, you as a business owner need to be able to see what’s coming at you in real-time. You also want to know how quickly you’re burning gas, when you should accelerate, when you should change lanes, and when it’s time to hit the brakes. Fortunately, every modern car has a dashboard so the information you need is always at your fingertips.Similarly, every modern business should have one, too. Welcome to the Ingredient of Finance.As a consultant at RevThink, Jason...
2018-05-0246 min
Respect The ProcessFilmmakers Need To Be Creative Entrepreneurs And RevThink's Joel Pilger Can Help.RevThink.com's Joel Pilger returns to the show to help filmmakers, graphic designers and animators grow their business. Check out his website RevThink and his Jumpstart program. It's next level learning for any creative studio. Enjoy. Jordan This episode is just over an hour. Commercial Directing Bootcamp is Saturday, April 21st, 2018 in Santa Monica, Ca.
2018-01-131h 08
RevThinking™Compassionate Capitalism with David Meltzer part 2This podcast is part one of a conversation with David Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO at Sports1Marketing. David is an executive, author, and humanitarian best known for his work in the field of sports marketing. He is a featured speaker at conferences, corporate meetings, seminars, and other events along with being featured in The New York Times, Sporting News, Fox Business, and Bloomberg. At Terranea Resort in Los Angeles, RevThink’s Tim Thompson lead a Creative Entrepreneurs conference on BULLETPROOFING PROFITS. Knowing that being our topic, we recognized our audience might show up thinking we were going to talk on...
2017-12-0637 min
The Futur with Chris DoThe Knowledgeable Outsider — with RevThink
As a creative entrepreneur, you may find yourself at a crossroads. It may be a small one, or it may be a big one. One of the most valuable tools to have in your kit, in this situation, is the Knowledgeable Outsider - a person, or team of people, that have lived the same situations you're going through, and want to see you succeed. In this weeks conversation, Chris talks to Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger of RevThink, a consulting agency that specializes in being that Knowledgeable Outsider for the creative entrepreneur. Learn more about...
2017-11-221h 26
RevThinking™Compassionate Capitalism with David Meltzer part 1his podcast is part one of a conversation with David Meltzer, Co-Founder and CEO at Sports1Marketing. David is an executive, author, and humanitarian best known for his work in the field of sports marketing. He is a featured speaker at conferences, corporate meetings, seminars, and other events along with being featured in The New York Times, Sporting News, Fox Business, and Bloomberg.At Terranea Resort in Los Angeles, RevThink’s Tim Thompson led a Creative Entrepreneurs conference on BULLETPROOFING PROFITS. Knowing that was our topic, we recognized that our audience might have shown up thinking we we...
2017-11-1030 minRevThinking™COLLIDER Debrief And The 5 ShiftsRevThink consultant debriefs the COLLIDER Conference in Chișinău, Moldova in addition to sharing his thoughts on THE 5 SHIFTS that evolving creative firms must make to reach the next level. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support
2017-10-2424 minRevThinking™Creative Entrepreneurs with RevThinkThis episode of the RevThinking podcast is a departure from the norm. Paige Albiniak from the PromaxBDA DailyBrief podcast interviews Revthink on the topic of Creative Entrepreneurs and their upcoming conference “Bulletproofing Profits” on October 27th at Terranea resort in Los Angeles.
2017-10-1237 minRevThinking™Getting Into Content Development with Patrick JagerPatrick Jager is a content consultant at RevThink. In this episode, Patrick talks about getting into Content development. Patrick has been in the content game for decades and shares his thoughts on how the marketplace is shifting and what that means for small studios looking at getting into content development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support
2017-06-2330 minRevThinking™The Entrepreneurial Formula with Tim ThompsonWhen it comes to success, many want to know the formula. RevThink Founder and Owner, Tim Thompson discusses the origins and importance Entrepreneurial Formula: Needs + Resources = Solutions. What are the origins of the formula and what does it mean to creative firms and the creative entrepreneurs who run them?
2017-04-1410 minRevThinking™Creative Entrepreneurs Conference On Marketing And PositioningCreative Entrepreneurs, the regular gathering of agency/studio owners, consultants and guest experts to help you discover a path to actualize the future of your business. HOW IT STARTED We first lit the fire at PromaxBDA: The Conference in NYC last June with the first-ever gathering of principals to address the unique challenges that agencies face in our industry. Tim Thompson led the conversation with special guests Tricia Melton, Andy Baker, Michael Waldron, Will Travis and Gareb Shamus. Next was our one-day conference at Terranea resort in LA where we focused on the topic of Sales. RevThink spearheaded a...
2017-02-0719 minRevThinking™The Six Reports | 2: The Production RollupRevThink owner Tim Thompson continues our series "The Six Reports Every Studio Should Be Running." In this episode, Tim Thompson discusses The Production Rollup. What does a weekly production report – and corresponding meeting – look like at a motion design and/or production studio? The conversation also gets into the critical role that Production – and Producers – play inside every one of our creative firms.
2017-01-0429 minRevThinking™The Six Reports | 1: SalesTim Thompson is the founder and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. In this episode, Tim to shares the 6 Reports help studios large and small solve issues proactively. Listen in to discover how to create tools that are so easy, that you always have accurate information thereby providing you with time to implement solutions before problems get out of control.
2016-09-2716 minRevThinking™Preparing for the Slow Season with Tim ThompsonTim Thompson is the founder and Chief Revolution Thinker at RevThink. As a follow-up to an article written by Tim, he discusses how “Technology Follows Technique” and the first of the 6 Reports: the Sales Projections report. How can these reports help you slow down as an owner and relax – despite the ups and downs that are inevitable in any business?
2016-09-2020 minRevThinking™Examples of Why Small Studios StruggleRevThink consultant Joel Pilger joins Tim Thompson to discuss real-world examples of why small studios struggle. Instead of growing your small studio – and your current problems along with it – we explore two habits to put into practice: The Three R’s and The Splits. We end with a quick overview of the new PromaxBDA Creative Entrepreneurs Conference on Sales coming up in October. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support
2016-09-1526 minRevThinking™"Investing" in a Project with Tim ThompsonRevThink consultant Tim Thompson hates it when an owner says, "I'm going to invest in this project." We've all said it. But have we actually "invested," or simply "spent"? In this episode, Tim Thompson answers questions about how we often deceive ourselves and ignore the realities of what it takes to run a successful creative firm. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support
2016-07-1330 minRevThinking™CATALYST RecapRevThink consultants Tim Thompson and Joel Pilger recap the entire week of CATALYST – the first ever program at PromaxBDA: The Conference devoted to agency owners and their businesses – in just 15 minutes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support
2016-06-2017 minRevThinking™Announcing CATALYST at PromaxBDARevThink consultants Joel Pilger and Tim Thompson discuss CATALYST: Creative Entrepreneurs, a new workshop designed specifically for agency owners and principals. CATALYST is coming to PromaxBDA: The Conference in New York. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support
2016-05-1622 minRevThinking™Your TV Show Doesn't Belong On TV with Patrick JagerPatrick Jager is a content consultant at RevThink and Core. In this episode, Joel Pilger and Patrick answer the question, "I have this great idea for a TV show, now what?" You might be surprised by the answer: that your TV show doesn't belong on TV. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/revthinking/support
2016-04-1545 min