Want to Be Great at Advertising? Immerse Yourself in Everything but Advertising

Career tips from six more top creative directors

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If you’re an aspiring copywriter or art director, there’s a lot to be said for being aware of the work being done in advertising. But it’s also critical to seek inspiration outside the industry, too.

In the third installment of our “Advice for Young Creatives” video series, Jeff Goodby and Juliana Cobb both urge young people to get away from advertising work—and to draw inspiration from the creativity, and the knowledge, circulating in other fields.

Check out the video above for more, including tips from Trey Laird, Kevin Brady, Jan Jacobs and Matt MacDonald.

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