True creativity is the great equalizer. If we pay attention to the best work in the world—as designers, architects, writers, filmmakers, musicians, photographers, editors, developers, entrepreneurs, dreamers and outlaws—we can create and compete with the best work in the world. If we can put some of our Midwestern humility aside, support and push one another, why can't the collective community in Greater St. Louis create work that's known and famous all over the world? Spoiler alert: WE CAN.
From an advertising creative who came up as a writer, Mike will share work, tell stories, have some fun and do his best to feed the believer within. While he's given this rally presentation to many student audiences before, this one is retooled to resonate with makers at any career stage.
Mike McCormick, CCO + Founder at Horsefeathers Former CCO at Rodgers Townsend DDB St. Louis Senior Writer at Austin's McGarrah Jessee and Chicago's Cramer Krasselt
