Creative Context is a podcast that bridges the gap between creative professionals and their clients. Through stories and practical advice, it demystifies collaborative relationships, offering insights into effective communication, project management, and mutual understanding.
The podcast provides valuable guidance for freelancers, consultants, and clients across creative industries. By exploring challenges from both perspectives, Creative Context helps listeners build more productive and respectful professional relationships, turning potential conflicts into opportunities for success.
In this episode, co-hosts Douglas Duvall of Motif Media and Eric Wing of Darby Digital unpack the power of focusing on a niche. They discuss how honing in on a particular industry and set of services can sharpen marketing efforts, strengthen internal collaboration, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
In this episode of Creative Context, Eric and Douglas tackle the nuanced dilemma: should you take on a former client again? From amicable goodbyes to mid-project disappearances, not all past clients are equal—and revisiting those relationships can be tricky.
Doug and Eric break down why most marketing videos fall flat in Why Your Marketing Videos Aren’t Converting and what separates the forgettable from the impactful. With lessons pulled from client campaigns, personal trial-and-error, and shifts in the video landscape, they lay out a smarter way to think about video strategy that leads to real engagement.
In this episode, Eulalio Guevara of Friends of Gardens shares his journey from El Salvador to running a sustainable landscaping business. We explore how creativity meets nature through soil, vision, and design, proving that great landscapes are shaped by both art and limitations.
Meet the voices behind Creative Context. In this episode, Doug and Eric share stories from their early lives, their paths into creative work, and the key moments that shaped who they are today. From summers in Maine to careers in video and design, it’s a candid conversation about identity and growth.
Douglas Duvall (Motif Media) and Eric Wing (Darby Digital) explore the tricky terrain of friends and family discounts—why they can backfire, how to set clear boundaries, and the importance of protecting your value and professional relationships.
