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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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- 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
- May 12, 202647 min
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 agency roles at McCann and GUT, and breaks down the producer's role as the bridge between creatives, clients, and vendors and turning big ideas into executable work. She dives into the rise of social-first content, the current (and often misunderstood) role of AI in concepting, and why analog processes still matter in a fast-moving, budget-conscious world. Along the way, Lauren offers practical insights on sourcing talent, running effective creative calls, navigating bids, and communicating with clarity, especially when timelines slip or decisions don't go your way. This conversation is a grounded, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make great work happen today. Connect with our guest: Lauren Wood on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-e-wood-285560a0/ 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
About Dear Art Producer
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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