The Creative Brief with Brian Athey

Apr 16 2024 1
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Are you looking for the inside track on how you can use creativity as your competitive advantage? For the last 20 years I've been helping brands tell their story, build their audience, and launch successfully. But there is still a lot to learn. That's why, I'm starting this podcast. Join me each week as I talk to the industry's best. Taking a deep dive into their stories to unlock their strategies, learn from their experience, and uncover how their persoal brands have set them apart. Whether you're launching your brand, or just pursuing your passion, welcome to The Creative Brief.

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