The Flower Shop New York’s Al Merry talks business realities on Black T-Shirts Podcast

Adam Ferrier and Brent Smart recently spoke with Al Merry, chief creative officer and founder of the Flower Shop, one of the hottest new independent ad agencies in New York.

In this week’s episode of Black T-Shirts podcast, Adam Ferrier and Brent Smart sat down with Al Merry, chief creative officer and founder of the Flower Shop, one of the hottest new independent ad agencies from New York City.

Merry, a former ECD at TBWA\Chiat\Day New York, talks with Ferrier and Brent about what it takes to move from being a creative to founding and running a creative business at the blistering pace set by the current advertising landscape.

The interview touches on many tensions faced by creatives and the creative industry today. Perhaps the most relatable point of contention is the tension faced between a focus on the work, vs the commercial and practical realities of running a business.

Have a listen to find out more.

All episodes of Black T-Shirts will be available via premium podcast creators MIK Made. You’ll also be able to listen now for the first time as a vodcast on the Black T-Shirts YouTube channel.

Ferrier is the founder of award-winning creative company Thinkerbell, Smart is CMO at one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies, Telstra.

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