Pics, guests’ links and news about DGMS, the long-running ad-biz podcast. Find the show at http:// It’s about their lives in advertising. It’s recorded live.
Available at http://balserville.com and the iTunes Store, DGMS is a bi-weekly podcast that’s not just about the ad industry; it’s about the people in it. The show's host, Dan Balser, is an advertising copywriter, and since 2002 he has also been a teacher and Department Head at The Creative Circus advertising school in Atlanta. This is a show designed to get into the heads of ad people — former students, former partners, former bosses and more. And it’s personal.
03/09/2023
Big congrats to Fabio, guest on Episode 101. (Wow, that was a long time ago.)
McCann’s Chevrolet agency hires new chief creative officer Fabio Costa joins Commonwealth/McCann from Toyota agency Saatchi & Saatchi as the IPG agency overhauls its leadership.
11/11/2021
This is likely the final episode of DGMS. It has been a humbling, exciting, and rewarding experiment for which I am grateful to my guests and to you, the listeners. Thank you. I hope to see you again soon.
Episode 340: Dan and Zach of The Academy at GS&P The Academy at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners is the brainchild of Zach Canfield, the agency’s Director of Talent. Dan is now its director, and this episode marks a personally significant moment of transition.
08/06/2021
Sean Curran. Ranch Rider Spirits. Episode 339.
08/03/2021
From Ep. 338, Giant Spoon’s gracious and brilliant Nathalie Con
08/03/2021
Big thanks to Sean Curran from Ranch Rider Spirits for a ... spirited chat.
Episode 339: Sean Curran, VP, Creative & Marketing at Ranch Rider Spirits Leaving agency life in his past, Sean shares his thoughts on start-up culture, imposter syndrome, and the overemphasis put on deck perfection.
08/01/2021
Omid Amidi was my guest on Ep. 337. When I asked him for a pic, he sent me the second one.
07/08/2021
Giant thanks to Nathalie for an insightful, energetic chat.
Episode 338: Nathalie Con, VP, Strategy Director at Giant Spoon A natural strategist at heart, Nathalie shares her thoughts on how to best work with strategists, the genesis of insight, and moving to a new job. She also has some profound advice for young professionals (esp. women).
06/17/2021
Some conversation are just better than others. I hope this is the first of many with Omid.
Episode 337: Omid Amidi, CD at Johannes Leonardo This one manages to cover Wordsworth’s Ode; feeling different and integrating; the value of a good strategy; the making of an epic, celebrity-laden commercial; levity; and finding a family at work. It wraps up with a generous offer from Omid.
05/20/2021
Hear Lauren Goldsmith, ACD at Thrasio, on Ep. 336.
05/17/2021
Big thanks to Lauren for a lively, candid, and informative chat.
Episode 336: Lauren Goldsmith, ACD at Thrasio On finding your professional family, inner workings of e-commerce marketing, and uncovering opportunities in unlikely places
04/08/2021
Joe Baratelli is EVP and CCO at RPA. He’s been there 36 years and counting. Hear him on Ep. 335.
04/08/2021
On the founding of a stellar agency, a CCO’s real job, being a CD with a normal-sized ego, and listening.
Episode 335: Joe Baratelli, EVP and CCO at RPA An inside view of a great agency, from a leader's perspective