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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.
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- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
125. Dear Art Producer LIVE At Mode Photography Festival
In this special live edition of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder brings together agency producers Sari Rowe, Jen Lamping, and Billy Diesel, alongside renowned photographer Art Streiber, for an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about what it takes to get noticed, earn trust, and land the job. From standing out in a crowded field to building lasting relationships, the panel explores what art producers look for beyond a great portfolio, why fresh work and personal outreach matter, and how reputation, collaboration, and chemistry influence hiring decisions. They also get candid about the realities of bidding, the time and effort behind treatments, what makes a creative call stand out, and why asking thoughtful questions can make all the difference. Plus, hear practical advice for navigating rejection, turning pitches into future opportunities, and building the kind of creative partnerships that keep artists in the conversation long after a single job is over. Panel: Sari Rowe - Freelance Art Producer Jen Lamping - VP, Director of Integrated Production at RPA Billy Diesel - SVP, Executive Broadcast Producer at Omnicom Art Streiber - Editorial and Entertainment Photographer More about your host: Heather Elder's Bio Heather Elder's Blog Heather Elder on Instagram Heather Elder on Twitter Heather Elder on LinkedIn Heather Elder on Facebook
- Aug 3, 202631 min
AI: A Conversation with Industry Leaders Rob Haggart (A Photo Editor) and Mary Dail (AMA President)
In this episode we talk with Rob Haggart (founder of A Photo Editor,) and Mary Dail (President of the Artist Management Association) for a candid conversation about the fear and uncertainty AI is stirring among artists, the ethics and legality of AI training on copyrighted work, the shifting language around usage rights, and how organizations like the AMA are working to educate artists and standardize contract protections.
- Jun 25, 202634 min
Community Table: AI and the Agency Shifts: What Artists Need to Know
AI is reshaping the agency world and the way in which advertsing campaigns are concepted and created. In this episode, we sit down with Madi Nauta (Executive Producer, Anomaly) and Denise Knickerbocker (Freelance Art Producer) to talk through what the agency shift really means for working photographers and directors. From how briefs are changing to what clients are now asking for, this is a candid conversation about navigating a pivotal moment in our industry.
- Jun 2, 202636 min
Community Table: Preacher
Heather and Kelly sit down with producers from Preacher 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, consumed, and valued. Season 1, Episode 4 of Community Table.
- Jun 2, 202643 min
Community Table: Pulling Back the Curtain, AI Inside Agency and Brands
In this special episode, Heather and Kelly sit down with two art producers from a large holding company and a creative director from an outdoor apparel sports brand to discuss how AI is reshaping creative work, shifting expectations around usage, and redefining the roles behind the work.
- Jun 2, 202629 min
Community Table: Orchard
Heather and Kelly sit down with producers from Orchard 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, consumed, and valued. Season 1, Episode 3 of Community Table.
- Jun 2, 202636 min
Community Table: Droga
Heather and Kelly sit down with producers from Droga 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, consumed, and valued. Season 1, Episode 2 of Community Table.
- May 26, 202654 min
124. Emily Cunningham, Creative Producer
In this episode of Dear Art Producer, host Heather Elder talks with Emily Cunningham, Creative Producer at JOAN Creative, about the unexpected path that led her into production and the fast-moving reality of agency life today. Emily shares how she went from retail visual merchandising to Miami Ad School, where a chance invitation to a production meeting completely changed her career trajectory. After shifting from art direction into production under mentor Sherry Anderson, she eventually joined JOAN. Known internally as JOAN's "queen of radio," Emily discusses producing everything from motion and audio projects to pitch rips and sizzles, while also serving as a key "historian" for client relationships and brand knowledge. She talks about the importance of bringing production partners in early as briefs evolve, how AI tools are currently being used for previs and creative exploration, and why business affairs conversations around risk matter more than ever. Connect with our guest: Emily Cunningham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyherringdine/ More about your host: Heather Elder's Bio Heather Elder's Blog Heather Elder on Instagram Heather Elder on Twitter Heather Elder on LinkedIn Heather Elder on Facebook
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