#195: Nick Howard, SVP Creative Director at Leo Burnett

From Wieden + Kennedy to Leo Burnett.  Nick Howard is catching the attention of the entire ad industry.  Today, we learn from Nick Howard, who has recently moved back to Chicago to work alongside his creative accomplice Nick Stoner, as an SVP Creative Director.  We talk about his Grand Prix Cannes winning idea for Clash of Clans and his very first assignment, where he had to make chili fit into a cauldron and had some struggles. He's come a long way.  He explains his perspective on student portfolios, transitioning into a leadership position as a Creative, and how finding the right creative partner can improve this sometimes stressful industry.  He even admits to "borrowing" some files at his first internship and how he broke into art direction from an internal communications internship.  Hall of fame episode here, everyone!  Listen learn, and maybe even laugh—no promises on the laughing part.