Nate Nichols is the founder of the Palette Group and the co-founder of the Allyship and Action Summit.
Based in New York, The Palette Group is a creative agency that serves its clients through unfiltered creativity and self-expression. Self-expression is such a key component of being creative, but what does encouraging self-expression really mean in the ad industry? As Nate says "If people can't self-express in our industry, then what is our industry?" The truth is there are many people who don't feel comfortable being themselves.
In this episode, Nate shares his personal experiences with racism in the ad industry, how that's affected his life and career path but also what he's chosen to do with the platform and voice he has.
If you're interested in learning more about Allyship and Action check out their website and upcoming webinar on August 4.
https://www.freelancercybersummit.com/events/allyship-and-action
From the episode:
"Brands are just pouring all of this money into finding pockets of culture that can blend their products and their brand ethos."
"I want to make content that inspires culture and society"
"I'm working hard, why don't I have access to things, like a nice apartment or healthy food?"
"How do we get the advertising industry - when they posted a bunch of black tiles on Instagram and did all of these statements, how do we build a forum for people to speak what they're feeling."
We believe that great marketing is built on great storytelling, but those stories must be crafted with intention and purpose. This podcast was born from our mission to close the gap between marketing strategy and production execution, because it’s in the confluence of these two elements that brands are elevated, become culturally relevant, and establish a lasting legacy.
As a marketer in the outdoor industry, the odds are stacked against you. Does this sound familiar?
“You’re part of a small, talented, yet overworked team with a limited budget facing hundreds of ways to grow your brand and stand out in a sea of sameness. Some days you feel like quitting and getting a corporate job that pays more but then you realize, I get to work in an industry that some people only dream of working in. Sure the challenges are real, but this is better than a cubicle right?” If this sounds like you, you’re not alone.
Consider this podcast your guidebook to navigating the ever-changing world of marketing. This podcast is produced by Port Side Productions, a video production company that works with outdoor + athletic brands to help them stand out, launch products, build brand equity, and grow their business.
Storytellers by day, podcasters by night. While our day job keeps us busy creating films, we started this podcast because it's these types of deep, fundamental questions that keep us up at night.
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