In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa talk with Duke Davis of One Shot Questers about the strategies and steps involved in creating and expanding a social media channel.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes talks with Linda Yuan about creating a community for creators and the ideas behind Modd.io.
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In the dynamic realm of creative agencies, a diverse group of leaders shares insights and experiences that illuminate the innovative paths within the industry.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa interview Lisa Larson-Kelley, the Founder and CEO of Quantious, to discuss the potential long-term benefits and concerns surrounding AI. They talk about present thoughts in the industry, the application of AI for education, and the essential role of human regulation. They also run through Lisa’s knowledge of the space and her partnered organizations.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa interview Jim Fielding about his thoughts on lifelong learning and leadership. They discuss creativity, how to consume information, collaboration in the workplace, and improving your work environment. They also touch on the lessons from his book and the best advice he received throughout his career.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa talk with Tim Harris, the CEO of Paragon, to discuss the platform and its approach to NFTs. The three engage in a discussion about the state of the industry, the gamified elements of collecting, and how the collections work. They also touch on Tim’s comic book store and his work in the games industry.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa interview Justin Ahrens, the Chief Brand Officer at Rule29, to discuss the role of creativity in the business world. They talk about philanthropy, what is currently happening in the media industry, and taking care of your employees. The three also talk about maintaining passion and quality while running a business.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa are joined by Adam Martin, the Founder of Macroverse, to discuss the power of storytelling. They discuss the potential of stories and the elements that make narratives compelling. The trio also touch on the tools and techniques that play a pivotal role in storytelling.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa sit down with Gage Mitchell, the Founder and Creative Director of Modern Species, to discuss the art of leadership. They break down what defines a leader, the overlooked aspects of leadership, and how they tackle thought leadership. They also touch on running a podcast and how to find success in the medium.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa interact with Joe Weaver, the Founder of Oceanty LLC, on how to position your projects to investors. They talk about the art of pitching, where to find potential investors, and expanding your team. They also touch on freemium models and how AI relates to video games.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa discuss how they design their process. They work through the lessons they’ve accumulated, why it’s crucial to get started, and ways to improve. The two also discuss how to use advice and why social media can hinder success.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa are joined by Rebecca Blake, an Advocacy Liaison at The Graphic Artist Guild, to talk about AI and how it relates to artists. They discuss how copyright affects AI, the four Cs of fair use, what counts as transformative, and how to use it properly. They also touch on Rebecca’s most valued project and how she got to her current position in the industry.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa discuss meaningful storytelling and how to do it well. They break down the relationship between entertainment and pure storytelling, why being surprising is not always best, and leaving the audience on the right note. The two also touch on how these concepts relate to their webcomic and the new D&D movie.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Chad Franzen of Rise25 returns to interview Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa of Epic Made to discuss their breakthrough project. They share insights on their pitch, the tools they use, their approach to creations, and the results of the opportunity.
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In this episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa interview Marci Selsberg, a Partner and Agent at BlahUSA, to discuss the art of demo reels. They break down the best practices of creating and curating a demo reel, mistakes that are easy to avoid, and proving you can create a compelling story. They also discuss communication and how to talk to potential employers.
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In this debut episode of the Pixel Retentive Podcast, Carl Cleanthes and Ross Ciuppa are interviewed by Chad Franzen of Rise25. They walk through the origins of Epic Made, their careers as artists, and how they approach their projects. The two also touch on confidence in the art community and why it matters for your artists. Get ready to join the journey of Epic Made's visionary leaders and discover the stories that inspired their rise to the top.
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