Jimmy Schmidt Email

Creative Director . The Escape Pod

Current Roles

Employees:
41
Revenue:
$8.2M
About
The Escape Pod Group is a fiercely independent, full-service creative powerhouse known for category-changing work that drives results. We bring our clients' brand propositions to life in the most dramatic manner possible. Our sweet spot is challenger brands, disruptors, newcomers to a category with a unique value proposition or heritage of innovation. We specialize in taking what's different about a brand and pushing it to the limit through advertising that is fearless, hard-hitting and focused on driving sales. Our lean agency model, speed, creative firepower and core belief in amplifying brands to drive action makes us the perfect partner for fast-growing companies. The Escape Pod won Ad Age's Small Agency of the Year in 2017 and 2019 and Chicago Inno's 50 on Fire, honoring the city's most innovative companies. The Escape Pod is committing to 5 initiatives and policies to spark change within our agency and in our community. We'll hold ourselves accountable and we welcome your feedback on our progress. #1 Leadership will share their skills and passion with high-school and college students in Chicago's Black communities through panels, mentoring and classroom projects. #2 The Escape Pod will close two days per year for an all-agency community outreach event in support of a Black or minority community. #3 The Escape Pod will improve Black staff representation, starting with an internship program for students with transferable skills and passions from Chicago city colleges. #4 The Escape Pod will interview at least one Black or minority candidate for each open role from junior positions to executive leadership. #5 The Escape Pod will engage in at least one pro-bono project for a Black-owned business each year.
The Escape Pod Address
400 North Peoria
Chicago, IL
United States
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