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🤔 How are you helping to untangle the maze? Everyone is creative, but not everyone can break into a creative career. How can we ensure diverse perspectives can enter the industry so our work can thrive? Our Provocation Manager Lizzy Cooney spoke to shots about some of the blockers young people face when starting their creative careers. She argues agencies should actively promote opportunities, allow experimentation and failure, shift mindsets from tick-boxing to a genuine appreciation of diversity, and take risks where possible on unlikely candidates. Ultimately, agencies should view diversity as a strength worth fighting for. Read more about how you can play your part in untangling the maze to unlock better thinking below! ⬇

🚀 EMBRACE THE JOURNEY Creativity isn’t a straight line; it’s a dynamic journey filled with twists, turns, setbacks, and unexpected detours. It’s a visceral experience that’s hard to understand when you’re in it and challenges us in ways we never anticipated. We’ve all faced it—the sting of lost jobs, the weight of missed opportunities, and the aftermath of failed experiments. Add in the daily struggles with friends, family, and community, and it can feel like an overwhelming wave that paralyzes both our minds and our creative spirit. Yet, when you zoom out, an extraordinary narrative of resilience, growth, and triumph unfolds within your personal story. Each twist in the path, every unexpected event, becomes a stepping stone on the journey toward your creative potential. A successful creative career takes time. There are no shortcuts. It’s been said that it takes 10 years to find your groove and reach a point in your career where you feel confident with your work and see the fruits of your labor. Even then, we tend to set new goals and create fresh challenges, ensuring the feeling of “making it” remains elusive. It’s time to acknowledge that creative work is hard work. It asks us to embrace the daily struggles and successes, the highs, and the lows of our journey. Because in this constant ebb and flow, the transient nature of both our challenges and victories becomes the essence of our creativity. Join us this April in Seattle for Creative Works WEST, where we celebrate the diverse journeys of creatives worldwide. It’s more than an event; it’s a safe place to connect with industry leaders, learn from the unexpected, and find inspiration at every turn—a true celebration of your creative journey. REGISTER TODAY → https://lnkd.in/etDSpPcW Huge thank you to the team at MUTI for the Creative Works WEST artwork! #EmbraceTheJourney #CreativeWorksWEST #CreativeJourney #CreativeCommunity #CreativeWorks #CreativeConference #LearnAndGrow #ArtAndDesign #SeattleEvents #cwcWEST

Did you Mel Blanc is known as the ""Man of a Thousand Voices""? He has voiced over 400 different characters during his career. What do you think is his secret? Here's my take on it for young talents out there. From scouting to nurturing, these strategies ensure the best voices for your projects. Discover effective strategies for talent management in the voice-over industry, from scouting to nurturing. Why It Matters: - Scouting New Talent: Identify unique voices that stand out. - Nurturing Relationships: Foster long-term partnerships with talent. - Continuous Training: Invest in ongoing development and skill enhancement. Key Benefits: ✅Diverse Talent Pool: Access a wide range of voice-over artists. ✅Strong Relationships: Maintain transparent communication and fair compensation. ✅Skill Enhancement: Provide ongoing training and workshops. Statistics: 40% Improvement in Project Quality: Diverse and trained talent leads to better project outcomes. 60% Increase in Talent Retention: Strong relationships and continuous training keep talent committed. Case Study: A leading animation studio partnered with us, resulting in a 35% increase in voice-over quality and a 20% reduction in project turnaround time. We Challenge You: Implement these strategies in your voice-over talent management and see the difference! PS: Regularly attend industry events like GALA and ATA to scout emerging voice-over artists. Have you tried these strategies in voice-over talent management? Share your experiences! #voiceovertalent #melblanc #talentmanagement #voiceoverindustry #scoutingtalent #nurturingrelationships #skillenhancement #animationstudio #projectquality #projectturnaroundtime

The work culture in our organization is all about letting employees be themselves, allow their imagination to run free, and to keep learning, growing and exploring while working at Hypothius Picturehouse. ✍ This is a place to have fun, a laboratory that is a film studio. 🕵♂️ Our work culture is all about community-building, embracing our differences and similarities, not marginalizing groups of people, and building up one another's confidence. 💪 It's not about fitting in. ❌ It's about standing out. ✅ #workculture #missionstatement

This quote from Walt Disney is a timeless reminder that action is the foundational key to all success. 🚀 It encapsulates the drive and determination that are critical in the fast-paced tech industry - a sector where innovation and execution lead the way. In recruitment, we see the power of this principle every day. Whether it's a candidate taking the leap into a new role or a client reshaping their tech team, success begins with that first decisive step. 💼👣 For nearly three decades, I've supported tech professionals and companies to not just dream, but to act and achieve their goals. At Opus Resourcing, we champion this 'doer' mindset - helping to build tech teams that are not afraid to dive in and drive change. So, what's the first step you're going to take today towards your goals? Share your thoughts, or reach out at www.opusresourcing.com for specialized support in the tech recruitment space. Let's turn talk into action together! #Innovation #Recruitment #TechnologyJobs #technology #ITrecruitment #opusresourcing

Exciting News! 🌐✨ Creative Tweaks is gearing up to unveil a treasure trove of IT talents. 🚀 Are you prepared to take your team to new heights? Stay tuned as we redefine excellence and bring you the best in the business. The future of your IT dream team is just around the corner! 💼🌟 #LaunchingSoon #ITRecruitment #CreativeTweaks #InnovationHub

"Weirdo" is a badge of honor worn by some creatives. But don't let it be an excuse not to find your tribe. -- **Feeling like an artistic outlier in a world of logic? You're not alone. Creatives possess unique perspectives, often seeing possibilities where others see limitations. It's this very divergence that fuels innovation and shapes the future. ** **However, thriving in your creative journey requires connection. Collaboration breaks down walls, ignites fresh ideas, and expands your reach. ✨ Building a community of fellow creatives, whether online or offline, fosters invaluable support, inspiration, and even career opportunities. ** So, embrace your creative "weirdness" and step out of your comfort zone. Share your vision, connect with kindred spirits, and watch your artistic world flourish. Together, we paint a brighter, bolder tomorrow. Creative Journal #3 #creativityconnects #communitythrives #embraceyourunique #collaborationfuelsinnovation #artwithoutborders

The entertainment industry is a vibrant, diverse, and evolving tapestry of talent, ideas, and perspectives. Despite its strides, more steps need to be taken to fully embrace diversity in all its forms. Consider this: A story's richness directly mirrors the richness of its creators. A stage thrives when every voice on it resonates with authenticity. An industry flourishes when it embodies everyone it seeks to entertain. Diversity isn't a buzzword but a clear call to action. It’s about ensuring every cast member, each scriptwriter, and even every seat in the audience, reflects our glorious global congregation. So why does it matter? One, it forges stronger connections between our content and the diverse audience base it serves—spanning countries, cultures, ideologies, identities, and generations. It's difficult to reach hearts without reaching across divides. Two, diversity breeds innovation. Different perspectives bring fresh, unexpected angles to stories, leading to ground-breaking works that challenge norms and transcend the standard narrative. And three, it's about equity. Providing equal opportunities for everyone to sjw, create, participate and, above all, be seen and heard. So how do we get there? It's not an overnight journey. It's about sustained commitment and the following action points: Actively seeking out and nurturing underrepresented talent. Fostering an inclusive environment where all feel welcomed, valued, and able to express themselves freely. Ensuring decision-makers are as diverse as those we aim to entertain. At Madras Entertainment Factory, we're mindful of this mission in our daily work. We continue to learn, adapt, and push the boundaries to put forth works that truly reflect our diverse society. Let's celebrate diversity. Let’s amplify underrepresented voices. Let's challenge the conventional and embrace the unconventional. The entertainment industry is a vibrant landscape—it can only be enriched by adding more colors to its palette. #entertainmentindustry #diversity #inclusivity #innovation #equalopportunity

The entertainment industry is a vibrant, diverse, and evolving tapestry of talent, ideas, and perspectives. Despite its strides, more steps need to be taken to fully embrace diversity in all its forms. Consider this: A story's richness directly mirrors the richness of its creators. A stage thrives when every voice on it resonates with authenticity. An industry flourishes when it embodies everyone it seeks to entertain. Diversity isn't a buzzword but a clear call to action. It’s about ensuring every cast member, each scriptwriter, and even every seat in the audience, reflects our glorious global congregation. So why does it matter? One, it forges stronger connections between our content and the diverse audience base it serves—spanning countries, cultures, ideologies, identities, and generations. It's difficult to reach hearts without reaching across divides. Two, diversity breeds innovation. Different perspectives bring fresh, unexpected angles to stories, leading to ground-breaking works that challenge norms and transcend the standard narrative. And three, it's about equity. Providing equal opportunities for everyone to sjw, create, participate and, above all, be seen and heard. So how do we get there? It's not an overnight journey. It's about sustained commitment and the following action points: Actively seeking out and nurturing underrepresented talent. Fostering an inclusive environment where all feel welcomed, valued, and able to express themselves freely. Ensuring decision-makers are as diverse as those we aim to entertain. At Madras Entertainment Factory, we're mindful of this mission in our daily work. We continue to learn, adapt, and push the boundaries to put forth works that truly reflect our diverse society. Let's celebrate diversity. Let’s amplify underrepresented voices. Let's challenge the conventional and embrace the unconventional. The entertainment industry is a vibrant landscape—it can only be enriched by adding more colors to its palette. #entertainmentindustry #diversity #inclusivity #innovation #equalopportunity