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Creative Ops Compass explores the operational challenges that cost in-house creative teams time, money, and strategic influence. Each episode digs into a specific problem, from stakeholder misalignment to capacity planning to proving ROI, and delivers practical solutions drawn from real teams at large organizations. Hosted by Jesse Krinsky, founder of In Focus Consulting and a creative operations consultant with 20 years of experience leading and advising creative teams at companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, The Economist, Samsung, and Johnson & Johnson.
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When Everything Feels Urgent, Find the 12 Notes - with Paul Nicholson
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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Most Production Problems Are Actually Alignment Problems - with Roma Ahi
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Sep 08, 2026 |
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Why In-House Creative Leaders Must Stop Waiting for Permission
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Jul 20, 2026 |
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Why AI Makes the Approval Process More Important Than Ever, with Meredith Bailey
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Jul 06, 2026 |
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Why Creatives Are Their Own Worst Enemies - with Jess Abdulnour
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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The Identity Shift Every Creative Leader Has to Make - with Tyler Mitchell
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May 18, 2026 |
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Creative Hiring Requires Creative Recruiters - with Steve Potestio
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Making RACIs Actually Work - with Elissa Strell
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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People Before Process: Building Creative Ops at DoorDash - with Shannon Duncan
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Stop Taking Orders, Start Asking Questions: Stakeholder Whispering with Bill Shander
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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What Going In-House Taught Me About Stakeholders - with Jen Perry
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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How To Bridge the IT-Creative Divide and Get the Infrastructure You Need - with Lisa M. Watts
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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How To Make DAM Management Actually Work with Phil Seibel
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Why Your Failed Creative Ops Initiative Deserves a Second Chance (And How to Know When)
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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Setting the Stage: In-House Studios with Lauren Jensen
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Embracing Risk with Tim Bradley
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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The Great Mandate Debate
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Navigating Change with Priya Shah
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Building Agency Partnerships with Joel Kaplan
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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Trailer
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Aug 06, 2025 |