Listen "080: Karen Lipker, Dir. of Creative Services, Davis Elen Advertising"
Episode Synopsis
Karen Lipker is Director of Creative Services at Davis Elen Advertising. She spent almost 10 years working in Photography and then branched out into creative services and production. Karen currently works on McDonald's, Toyota, Smart and Final and the Purity Coffee accounts. Heather and Karen talk about the role of director of creative services, hybrid creative solutions using remote and in-person work, flexibility and the art of pivoting and what clients are asking for now. They also discuss how supply chain problems might affect brands' product advertising for 2022, CGI as backup planning to lifestyle shoots, crew and studio space shortages and advice on bidding when they don't know the budget. In an industry where the rules are always changing, it's helpful to hear from those on the front lines. Heather Elder is the visionary behind NotesFromARepsJournal.com; visit HeatherElder.com for industry updates, stunning photography and video, and the artists behind the work. More about our guest: Find Karen Lipker on LinkedIn here. Mentions: LA Photo Works Le Book 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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