IP and marketing lawyer, focused on the U.S. ad and marketing industry. Author of the Legal+Creative Agency Protection System. Lover of movies, fashion and CLE.

Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Joined June 2012
Are you delivering great work or driving great outcomes? Jon Benson shares why agencies need to look beyond deliverables and strengthen the connection between audience research, messaging, marketing, and sales. Learn more: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Technology is changing the agency business model, but adopting the latest tools isn’t the whole answer. Eric Fulwiler of Rival shares why agencies need the right mix of technology, human expertise, and strategy to thrive. Check out The Innovative Agency: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Ever wonder why agencies struggle to practice what they preach when it comes to branding? Simone Mandel and Rachel Segall of NBZ break it down in the latest episode of The Innovative Agency Podcast: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Ever wondered how agencies can REALLY monetize their knowledge? Park Howell joined this episode of The Innovative Agency to discuss how intentional storytelling + AI creates real profit opportunities: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Fast agency growth isn't always glamorous. Tune in as we discuss scaling pains, COVID pivots, and hiring lessons learned with Raindrop’s Jacques Spitzer. Listen to The Innovative Agency here: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Looking for smarter ways to drive agency growth in a rapidly changing landscape? Stephanie Tillinghast shares how a team-first approach to business development and transparent communication helped Battery Agency achieve 30%+ growth. Listen here: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Struggling with burnout from saying yes to every client request? Michelle Wintersteen of MKW Creative shares how tightening your agency’s boundaries can set you up for sustainable growth. Listen to The Innovative Agency Podcast: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Your agency’s greatest protection against AI disruption may have nothing to do with technology. Russel Dubree explains why clearly defining the value you deliver to clients is essential for staying competitive on this episode of The Innovative Agency: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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What does sustainable agency growth really require? Amanda DeVito of Butler/Till joins the podcast to reveal how employee ownership, specialization, and an owner’s mindset helped fuel more than 40% growth, without acquisition. Listen here: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Struggling with the cycle of feast and famine in your agency? Learn how Dominic Tremblay of Tux developed a business model that prioritizes intentionality, value-based pricing, and iterative growth. Check it out here: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Is your agency measuring what actually matters, or just what platforms report? Cimin Cohen joins The Innovative Agency Podcast to expose the "attribution illusion" and why reported ROAS doesn't always equal business growth: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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AI isn't just changing search. It's changing how brands get discovered. Justin Inman, CEO of Emberos, joins the podcast to unpack what agency leaders need to know to stay relevant as AI rewrites the rules: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Hear how Courtney Cotrupe of Partners + Napier navigated succession and shaped a thriving independent agency culture in this episode of The Innovative Agency Podcast: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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If AI is becoming everyone's tool, what becomes your competitive advantage? Mike May of Fifty Thousand Feet joins The Innovative Agency Podcast to reveal why strategic judgment, curiosity, and client partnership matter more than ever: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Ever wondered what's really holding your agency back from growth? Shauna Nuckles of Advocation joins The Innovative Agency Podcast to unpack the hidden barriers in leadership, operations, and mindset. Learn more here: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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If you’ve ever struggled to prove ROI to clients, this conversation with Robb Fahrion will help you reset the ROI conversation for agency success. Listen now on The Innovative Agency Podcast: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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The agencies that win globally don't simply translate content. They adapt strategy. Hear Martin Calvert's lessons on multilingual marketing, talent alignment, risk management, and international growth on The Innovative Agency Podcast: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Hiring isn't the only path to growth. On this episode of The Innovative Agency Podcast, Andy Nathan of Fortnight Collective shares how agencies can expand capabilities and remain agile through a carefully curated talent network. Listen here: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Chasing every new business trend won’t fix inconsistent growth. Dan Englander breaks down why agencies need to stop relying on passive referrals and start building intentional relationship systems that produce steady opportunities. Listen here: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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Most agencies don’t have a relationship problem. They have a consistency problem. Jesse Lipson of Levitate joins The Innovative Agency Podcast to share how AI can help agencies stay authentically connected without sounding automated. Learn more: bit.ly/3MQ9Zod
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