Listen "Philip Edsel on the Value of the Risky Bet"
Episode Synopsis
Today we’re joined by Philip Edsel, a Creative Director with a background spanning across the e-commerce, advertising, professional sports, and tech industries. Edsel has led global ad campaigns from conception to creation, working with brands like Nike, Reebok, Red Bull, MTV, and Filson.In this podcast episode, Philip talks about his journey to becoming a creative director and the importance of taking risks in the creative industry. We also chat about his work with Austin FC and Ladder, and how he uses Seth Goden’s concept of the "Purple Cow'' to stand out and drive success. Guest Bio:Philip Edsel is an artist first and foremost, regardless of medium: a writer, a musician, a photographer, and a director. His visual work is inspired by classical art, modern design, and potential energy capturing empowered people in motion, across fashion, fitness, and portraiture.As a creative director, Edsel has led global ad campaigns from conception to creation but is also no stranger to the day-to-day implementation of content. His ultimate goal is to make good art and encourage other artists to do the same.Social MediaEdsel’s LinkedInEdsel’s InstagramEdsel.worksedselphoto.comAdditional ResourcesPaul Graham's essay "How to Do Great Work"Seth Godin's book "Purple Cow"Ladder Fitness AppRelated Readinghttps://www.rev.com/blog/media-and-entertainment/how-to-build-a-big-film-audience-with-a-small-teamhttps://www.rev.com/blog/media-and-entertainment/accessibility-in-filmhttps://www.rev.com/blog/marketing/content-creation-tools https://www.rev.com/blog/subtitles-blog/benefits-of-subtitles-for-trailersRate and SubscribeBe sure to subscribe to Rev's YouTube Channel in order to stay up to date with the latest episodes and watch our video production of The Rough Draft.Follow Rev and The Rough Draft on Instagram, LinkedIn, and XThe Rough Draft is produced by Rev, and releases a new episode every two weeks on Thursday. Subscribe now to stay up to date with the newest episodes, and be sure to check out rev.com/podcasts for more content.
More episodes of the podcast The Rough Draft
Navigating The Business of Content Creation with Salary Transparent Street’s Hannah Williams
13/02/2025
Hannah Williams Found Out She Was Underpaid, So She Started Interviewing People About Their Salaries
11/02/2025
Matt Stillo uses sound design, creativity and some AI tools to make great podcasts at iHeart Media.
06/02/2025
In Matt Stillo’s podcast ‘No F*cking Way’, he uses sound design to elevate everyday stories.
04/02/2025
Matt Stillo sees AI as a useful tool for making audio, but not as a replacement for good producers.
30/01/2025
From musician to podcast producer, iHeart Radio’s Matt Stillo career has spanned the audio world.
28/01/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.