How does one person stay creatively engaged at the same agency for over 25 years? Mark Scrivner talks with Scott Brooks, Post-Production Supervisor at GS&F and President of AAF Nashville, about the evolution of interactive media, the mentors who shaped his career, and why he's chosen to stay close to the craft instead of climbing the executive ladder. This episode is for agency leaders, creatives, and marketers who want a real look at career longevity, mentorship, and community-building in the advertising world. You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on what keeps creative careers — and creative communities — thriving over the long haul.

Episode Highlights

01:58 – Mark introduces Scott Brooks, President of AAF Nashville and Post-Production Supervisor at GS&F

02:38 – Scott recounts joining GS&F in 1999 and co-founding its interactive division

07:36 – Scott traces the evolution of "interactive" through Flash, Web 2.0, and into video and animation

11:32 – Why Scott has stayed at GS&F for over 25 years — and his retirement plan to move to Greece

19:26 – Leading by action: Scott's philosophy on mentorship over management

23:02 – Rebuilding AAF Nashville's community post-COVID and bringing agency leaders together

47:50 – The Dada Almanac and "friendly anarchy" as a creative philosophy

51:57 – Syd Mead, the futurist behind Blade Runner's iconic designs

Learn More & Connect

Show Notes + Resources: https://creativeassembly.agency/ca-podcast/

Connect With Scott Brooks: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-brooks-5376894/ | https://gsandf.com/ | sbrooks@gsandf.com

Connect with Mark Scrivner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markscrivner | https://snapshot.agency/health

Follow The Spark: https://creativeassembly.agency/ca-podcast/

Books Mentioned in This Episode:

The Dada Almanac – https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-dada-almanac-atlas-arkhive-1_richard-huelsenbeck/740432/item/38377506

The Official Batman Batbook – https://www.awesomebooks.com/book/9780907610977/the-official-batman-batbook/used

Raygun: The Story So Far (David Carson) – https://www.amazon.com/dp/1785651188

McElligot's Pool (Dr. Seuss) – https://www.abebooks.com/9780394800837/McElligots-Pool-Classic-Seuss-Dr-0394800834/plp

Syd Mead book – https://a.co/d/09r3jdzU

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