Ep 18 | Mekale Jackson, Under Armour

Ep 18 | Mekale Jackson, Under Armour

Join us for Episode 18, where CDG and Ross sit down with Mekale Jackson, Senior Director, Global Social Media Strategy for Under Armour. Mekale breaks down the grind it took to break into the sports industry, his philosophy on building relationships, what he looks for when collaborating with creatives, and more. Don't miss this episode from such a passionate and talented leader. --- FOLLOW US: Instagram - ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mlcconnect/ Twitter - ⁠ https://www.twitter.com/mlcconnect⁠/ LinkedIn - ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mlcconnect/ --- MLC Connect 2025 is coming soon. Join us to experience more of these developmental conversations, industry insights, and career changing connections from the REAL Creative Athletes, LIVE and IN PERSON. Attendees are the best of the best in pro, collegiate, and sports based organizations. Graphic designers, motion designers, videographers, photographers, art directors, project managers, copy writers and more. If you're a full time in-house sports creative, visit www.mlcconnect.com to learn more.

Ep 17 | Vince Caffiero, Tampa Bay Rays

In today's episode, CDG and Ross sit down with Vince Caffiero, Art Director for the Tampa Bay Rays. Vince talks through paying your dues, managing a large team, project management, what exactly is an art director, creation of their city connect jersey, and more. You don't want to miss this episode from a true leader in our industry. --- FOLLOW US: Instagram - ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mlcconnect/ Twitter - ⁠ https://www.twitter.com/mlcconnect⁠/ LinkedIn - ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mlcconnect/ --- MLC Connect 2025 is coming soon. Join us to experience more of these developmental conversations, industry insights, and career changing connections from the REAL Creative Athletes, LIVE and IN PERSON. Attendees are the best of the best in pro, collegiate, and sports based organizations. Graphic designers, motion designers, videographers, photographers, art directors, project managers, copy writers and more. If you're a full time in-house sports creative, visit www.mlcconnect.com to learn more.

Ep 16 | Dan Brown, Cincinnati Bengals

In episode 16, CDG and Ross are joined with Dan Brown, Creative Services Manager for the Cincinnati Bengals. Dan walks us through his wild start in sports, being efficient on small creative teams, the importance of speaking up, and continuing to grind even when you're at the top. This guy drops some serious wisdom. ---  FOLLOW US:  Instagram - ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mlcconnect/ [https://www.instagram.com/mlcconnect/]  Twitter - ⁠ https://www.twitter.com/mlcconnect⁠/ [https://www.twitter.com/mlcconnect%E2%81%A0/]  LinkedIn - ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mlcconnect/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mlcconnect/]  ---  MLC Connect 2025 is coming soon. Join us to experience more of these developmental conversations, industry insights, and career changing connections from the REAL Creative Athletes, LIVE and IN PERSON.  Attendees are the best of the best in pro, collegiate, and sports based organizations. Graphic designers, motion designers, videographers, photographers, art directors, project managers, copy writers and more.  If you're a full time in-house sports creative, visit www.mlcconnect.com to learn more.

Ep 15 | Christine Zambetti, Tenneessee Titans

In our first ever recording in front of a live audience, CDG and Ross sit down with Christine Zambetti, Design Director for the Tennessee Titans. Christine shares her wisdom on getting new creative projects approved, finding inspiration, the importance of a mentor, building the creative for a new stadium, and more. You don't want to miss this conversation with such a kind, experienced, and knowledgeable creative.  ---  FOLLOW US:  Instagram - ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mlcconnect/ [https://www.instagram.com/mlcconnect/]  Twitter - ⁠ https://www.twitter.com/mlcconnect⁠/ [https://www.twitter.com/mlcconnect%E2%81%A0/]  LinkedIn - ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mlcconnect/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/mlcconnect/]  ---  MLC Connect 2025 is coming soon. Join us to experience more of these developmental conversations, industry insights, and career changing connections from the REAL Creative Athletes, LIVE and IN PERSON.  Attendees are the best of the best in pro, collegiate, and sports based organizations. Graphic designers, motion designers, videographers, photographers, art directors, project managers, copy writers and more.  If you're a full time in-house sports creative, visit www.mlcconnect.com to learn more.

Ep 14 | What is "Creative Athlete" + Everything MLC Connect 2024

In today’s episode, CDG, Ross and Sarah are breaking down what the phrase “Creative Athlete” really means and how it could be interpreted differently for each creative. We’re also giving away all of the juicy details about MLC Connect 2024. The city, the vibes, the mixers, the speakers — We’re covering it all and giving you the full scope of what to expect in Detroit. This is a can’t miss episode. --- FOLLOW US: Instagram - ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mlcconnect/ Twitter - ⁠ https://www.twitter.com/mlcconnect⁠/ LinkedIn - ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/company/mlcconnect/ --- MLC Connect 2024 is officially happening at Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, on July 16-18, 2024. Join us in Detroit to experience more of these developmental conversations, industry insights, and career changing connections from the REAL creative athletes, LIVE and IN PERSON. Attendees are the best of the best in pro sports. Graphic designers, motion designers, videographers, photographers, art directors, project managers and more. If you're a full time pro sports creative, visit www.mlcconnect.com/registration to sign up now. See you in Motor City 🤘