Creative Commons: Jimmy Smith
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Jimmy Smith is the dopest storyteller I know. No. Really. He is.
Founder of Amusement Park Entertainment (APE), he is an advertising legend who has been in the game since 1985.
Jimmy got his start working on the Nike ‘Just Do It’ campaign and his career has included stints at Wieden & Kennedy, where he created ‘Book of Dimes’, an ad starring LeBron James and Bernie Mac for Nike; BBDO, where he served as Executive Creative Director for Motorola; and TBWA/Chiat/Day L.A., where he was Group Creative Director for Gatorade.
In this episode of Kindness Warriors we talk about passions, sports, barriers to entry in adland, breaking down walls, playing the long-game with GREAT creative ideas, & origin stories.
How wonderful life is with hearts & minds like Jimmy's in this world.
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