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Joanne 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 Museu...

Stephen 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...

Will 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-bel...

Those 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...

What 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...

In 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,...

We 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'...

SVP, 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/join Explore all RevThink https://www.revthink.com

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....

Running 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/  

Is 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 i...

Are 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 maintain...

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...

In our latest RevThinking episode, Joel Pilger and Paul Mikhaylenko (a.k.a. Mikhay), the CEO of Bloom.io, discuss the startup principles of a creative business. If you're a creative professional looking to start your own creative business, this is the episode for you! We dive into the principles that lead to success, moving from a staffer to a freelancer and to opening up your own studio or produc...

In 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.  RevCom...

Today, 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 Studio Inspired 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:...

Animation… 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...

In our last Weekly Briefing of 2022, join us as we take a trip down memory lane and reflect on the wide array of topics we covered this year.    What topic made the biggest impact on you? What are you looking forward to discussing in 2023?    Let’s look back and plan ahead.  Watch the video version here: https://vimeo.com/783803161/86be68172b --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify...

In this episode Ricardo Roberts and Hung Le at BIEN introduce the concept of "inclusive motion design".  They are taking a research-driven approach to understanding human behavior and challenging existing prejudices and biases through their work ethics and motion design work. So join us as we explore what sets them apart from the rest, how you can be part of their cause, and shake up the status qu...

FOMO 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 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 messag...

At one time or another we’re all at a loss for words. That’s when you lean into an expert like Brittany Grinham… to find your voice. Or help your client find theirs. With a pedigree including brands Netflix, Apple, Target and agencies TBWA, Deutsch, and Saatchi… What else do I need to say so you do NOT to miss this episode? Ok then, what if I told you Brittany will be leading us through a mini ver...

Pitching 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://podcas...

This week we had a chat with our long time friend Nate Watkin. We spoke about how production became a major paint point in his creative career. And...how that triggered him to create Assemble - a tool that might be the solution you need to run the production instead of letting it overrun you. Have a look here: https://www.assemble.tv --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/...