Education
University of Idaho
B.S., Communication Studies
1996University of Utah
B.S., Communications
2003Podcasts
28:18185: How VaynerMedia’s Chief Creative Officer Built His Career w/ Steve Babcock, VaynerMedia [Main T4C episode]
Steve Babcock is the Chief Creative Officer at advertising agency VaynerMedia, founded by marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuck, and has worn several hats over the course of his career. From mailroom guy to copywriter to Executive Creative Director, Steve has literally worked his way up to the top of the industry. With..
Career Path
Interview Highlights
“I think you have to have those seeds and that passion and then classes can elevate it and teach you how to apply it better.”
Best Career Advice
“The sooner you enjoy solving problems, the sooner you’ll enjoy this business.”
Career Challenge
“I was putting way too much of my time and effort and value on my professional career being important at work than I was being important at home. And I think in that moment, something really hit where I was like, ‘Whoa, I don’t know if this is what workaholism is, but I’m scared about it.'”
Skills
Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Interactive Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Copywriting, Concept Development, Graphic Design, Web Design, User Experience, Brand Architecture, Presentation Development
Professional Interests
Crispin Porter Bogusky, University of Idaho, In-House Agency Forum (IHAF), Green Stone, In-House Party, #VMAlumni, University of Utah
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