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Shop Talk is The Mad Ave Collective's new monthly speakers' series that features in-person or online talks from experts in the creative / marketing / advertising worlds, as well as experienced business pros. Learn more about the series.

The series begins with special guest Bill Sattler, President of Madhouse, a cross-media graphic design firm that specializes in motion graphics and print work, plus website design and development.

Bill will talk about the balance between sticking up for your ideas and satisfying your client's needs. "Tricky subject matter," he admits, "but an ongoing topic for creative types."

Admission is $10 for non-members.

Shop Talk is The Mad Ave Collective's new monthly speakers' series that features in-person or online talks from experts in the creative / marketing / advertising worlds, as well as experienced business pros. Learn more about the series.

Ed Reiter: Retired CEO of Mid Am Bank. Ed will talk about "what to do and what not to do as a small business person." And it easily could be argued that no one is more qualified to speak on those subjects. His insight will be valuable for any freelance creative professional.

Admission is $10 for non-members.

Featuring writers Kathy Jex, Ed Hunter, Kate Oatis.

The Collective’s Shop Talk series gives you first-hand insight and advice from the area’s best creative and business professionals.

That description certainly applies to Stan Massey.

Stan is a partner and the Chief Branding Officer for R/P Marketing Public Relations, a local company that’s frequently ranked among the top 1 percent of the nation’s ad agencies and PR firms.

For more than 30 years, Stan has been a copywriter, producer, brand manager and “idea guy” who works to help his clients stand out.

His work has been recognized with dozens of awards, including more than 50 ADDY Awards, the ANDY Award from the New York Art Directors’ Club, and the OBIE Award for outstanding outdoor advertising.

In 2002, Stan received the Silver Medal Award from the American Advertising Federation for his many contributions to the advertising industry and his community.

He even worked on a TV commercial for Owens Corning that aired during the Super Bowl.

Stan Massey will join us for Shop Talk on Thursday, August 28th at noon. His presentation is titled “Simply Irresistible: The hard task of creating simple, compelling ads.”

It’s sure to be an interesting, insightful and fun event, so reserve your seat now by calling Nikki at 419/472-9000. Collective members always get in free. Non-members are just $10. Light catering will be supplied by All Crumbs Artisan Bakery.

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Shop Talk is The Mad Ave Collective's new monthly speakers' series that features in-person or online talks from experts in the creative / marketing / advertising worlds, as well as experienced business pros. Learn more about the series.

Gene Poor.

Admission is $10 for non-members.

Shop Talk is The Mad Ave Collective's new monthly speakers' series that features in-person or online talks from experts in the creative / marketing / advertising worlds, as well as experienced business pros. Learn more about the series.

Rich Schurfeld.

Admission is $10 for non-members.

On Thursday, February 26th, The Mad Ave Collective presents one of the area's most innovative designers during Shop Talk, our monthly speakers' series.

Matt Taylor will talk about transitioning between fine art and design, as well as digital-based work versus tangible painting and murals. If you enjoy his work as much as we do, you will not want to miss what he has to say.

As we wrote in an April 2014 profile, Matt is a designer / illustrator with a bold, exciting, energetic style. His body of work is impressive. Infused with humor, it ranges from unique and modern to retro-tinged.

Make your reservation now for our February Shop Talk by calling Nikki Kellers at 419/724-7345. Tell a friend, too, and share the talent of Matt Taylor.

Shop Talk is your opportunity to learn from people who are getting it done; successful creatives and businesspeople who want to share their knowledge, stories, tips and experiences with you.

Take advantage of it!

Join us at noon on the fourth Thursday of each month at The Mad Ave Collective, 1600 Madison Avenue, Floor 2, in Toledo's UpTown district.

Collective members always get in free. Non-members pay just 10 bucks. And that includes light grazing from the kitchen magicians at All Crumbs Artisan Bakery.

Our Shop Talk speaker on March 26th will be Keith Instone, user experience expert. He'll focus on user experience concepts, skills and methods for strategic creatives. More about the talk: http://instone.org/uxshoptalk

Want to reserve your seat? Call Nikki at 419/472-9000. Or just show up. Either way, you're welcome.