What I Learned After Leaving the Holding Companies | Lisa Topol, CCO, Oberland
About this episode
Lisa Topol discusses her transition from holding companies to independent agencies and shares insights on creative leadership and mentorship in advertising.
Lisa Topol spent decades building her career at some of advertising's biggest agencies, eventually becoming Co-Chief Creative Officer at DDB. Then she left. In this episode, Lisa shares why she walked away from the holding company world, what she found at independent agency Oberland, and why having a stake in the decisions you make can completely change your relationship with work. We also discuss mentorship, creative leadership, purpose-driven advertising, the making of Elf Beauty's award-winning "So Many Dicks" campaign, and how young creatives can stand out in a world increasingly shaped by AI. If you're trying to build a creative career, navigate agency life, or figure out where you belong in this industry, this episode is packed with honest advice from one of advertising's most respected creative leaders.More from Breaking and Entering Media:💼 Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/breaking-entering-podcast/📖 Read our Publications https://www.breaking-entering.com/blog💬 Join our Unlocked GroupMe https://groupme.com/join_group/102437585/xg5Z5tei✉️ Subscribe to The Vault https://breakingandenteringadv.substack.com/📹 Subscribe to our :60…
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