Newsletter Archive

As Spring heads to Berlin, so do more than 22 new EMBA participants for our March Start Module. Find out which speakers will be featured this month, which advertising legend will win the FireCup, what music industry scholarship we're introducing, how you can voice your thoughts on 21st Centuryeducation, and how to inspire creativity in groups!

In our February newsletter, David Droga, Founder, Droga5, shares his leadership philosophy with Berlin School President Michael Conrad in an NYC Tent Talk; Berlin School alumnus Shaun Abrahamson reveals the story behind his new book Crowdsource in a one-on-one interview for the Berlin Brief; Former Executive Director of the Berlin School and Dean of George Washington University School of Business, Prof. Doug Guthrie tells Forbes why women need to be in leadership. And, always be sure to check out the latest career moves and accolades in the Berliner community!

Welcome to the special “Looking Forward” edition of the Berlin School Newsletter! We are dedicating this month to planning ahead for creative connections in the New Year with a letter from Berlin School Faculty Director Prof. David Slocum on rethinking your resolutions, inspiring events for many of the creative industries represented at the Berlin School, upcoming speeches you can hear from those in our community, and what our participants can look forward to during the USA Module!

We congratulate all the Berliners who won at Eurobest, as well as our two new impressive scholarship winners who will be joining us in the March 2013 Start Module; find out how to get involved in our new collaboration with a major music industry event; put your organization to the test when it comes to taking the digital leap; and, check out what classes will be offered during our exciting USA module, taking us this time to the San Francisco Bay Area!

November is upon us and that means EMBA participants from around the world will join us in Berlin for another intensive two-week program module, featuring local industry site visits and a special President’s Lecture with TBWA Worldwide Chairman, Jean-Marie Dru. In this month's newsletter learn how the Berlin School is teaming up with the premier global music industry event, which Berliner got the inside report on Michael Conrad for a magazine feature, how to apply last-minute for EMBA scholarships and a sneak-peak at a new book written by a Berliner alumnus based on his graduation thesis. Plus, don't miss our Berliners in the Spotlight section for the latest news, moves, awards and projects in our community.

Aspiring “Berliners” should be sure to check out the four EMBA scholarships available for the March 2013 start. In this issue, find out what event at Golden Drum will be entirely hosted by Berlin School alumni and participants; meet the newest and largest group ever of Berlin School EMBA participants who just completed the start module in Berlin; learn about our new series of short leadership and business skill courses with the ADC in New York; watch highlights from a recent EMBA Master Classes in China on The End of Cheap China; get a deeper insight into the Advertising industry through a book just released by Advisory Board Member Jean-Marie Dru; and get the latest information on upcoming Berlin School events in your area and more!

The Berlin School of Creative Leadership is proud to announce the launch of the official Berlin School Alumni Organization, or BSCLAA. Get involved and find out how to become an Ambassador! This comes just as we welcome 10 new EMBA graduates into our alumni family. Be sure to check out which thesis won the Michael Conrad Outstanding Thesis Award, as well as read some of the great research and studies recent graduates produced and presented during their final thesis presentations. Also the Berlin School has created a new fellowship opportunity with Ashoka, a global non-profit that has supported more than 3,000 social entrepreneurs worldwide.

Berliners made another splash at Cannes this year, bringing home almost as many awards as the entire country of Germany. Another graduation is right around the corner with many Berliners presenting new and innovative ideas for the creative industries during our annual thesis presentation weekend. Join us! And, what side of the brain dominates your character? Are you sure about your answer? Find out how Berliner Leonard Sommer can help you figure it out with his 30 second brain test!

Join the 35,000 viewers who have watched EMBA participant Roman Burch’s 3 minute montage of his life during the Asia module, using just a little camera and a lot of creativity. Plus, the Cannes Creative Leaders Program is now underway with an exciting lineup of speakers, and find out when the Berlin School Open House day is at Cannes Lions so you can be there!

For any Berliners struggling with their thesis, Craig Markus’ feature in the Berlin Brief is a must read. Other highlights in this month’s newsletter include the exciting lineup for May’s Asia Module, a Berlin School Faculty member’s advice on learning finance, and a great article on what separates normal leaders from successful leaders. Also, make sure to check out the latest movies and press coverage of members of our Berlin School community and find out how you can connect with us to become a part of our next class.

Greetings from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. In this month’s newsletter, find out how the newest computer technology will change the world of communications, how major creative companies are studying customer engagement and how one Berlin School alumnus found himself in the middle of a media thunderstorm after trying to help the homeless. You will also get insights from our faculty on the latest trends in business and find out how the Berlin School’s next ‘Godfather’ will help you make your business ‘Rock’! 

Greetings from Berlin - where it's finally starting to feel like Spring. We are excited to welcome our newest group of EMBA participants later this month!

More and more award-winning creative companies are sending their second or third participant to the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. The new EMBA cohort starting in March will include the third participant from Almap BBDO, Cannes Lions Agency of the Year 2010 & 2011, as well as the third participant each from Dentsu and Ogilvy, and the fourth from TBWA. What makes the Berlin School a top address for developing creative leadership talent?

Happy New Year from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership! It is an exciting start to the year as the Berlin School EMBA program heads to New York and Los Angeles in one week.

And, remember, the January 31st deadline for the next EMBA start is fast approaching so, if you or someone you know is interested in joining this creative group of industry changers at the Berlin School contact us today.

Welcome to the special “Looking Forward” edition of the Berlin School Newsletter! We are dedicating this month to planning ahead for creative connections in the New Year with a letter from Berlin School Faculty Director Prof. David Slocum on rethinking your resolutions, inspiring events for many of the creative industries represented at the Berlin School, upcoming speeches you can hear from those in our community, and what our participants can look forward to during the USA Module!

We congratulate all the Berliners who won at Eurobest, as well as our two new impressive scholarship winners who will be joining us in the March 2013 Start Module; find out how to get involved in our new collaboration with a major music industry event; put your organization to the test when it comes to taking the digital leap; and, check out what classes will be offered during our exciting USA module, taking us this time to the San Francisco Bay Area!

November is upon us and that means EMBA participants from around the world will join us in Berlin for another intensive two-week program module, featuring local industry site visits and a special President’s Lecture with TBWA Worldwide Chairman, Jean-Marie Dru. In this month's newsletter learn how the Berlin School is teaming up with the premier global music industry event, which Berliner got the inside report on Michael Conrad for a magazine feature, how to apply last-minute for EMBA scholarships and a sneak-peak at a new book written by a Berliner alumnus based on his graduation thesis. Plus, don't miss our Berliners in the Spotlight section for the latest news, moves, awards and projects in our community.

Aspiring “Berliners” should be sure to check out the four EMBA scholarships available for the March 2013 start. In this issue, find out what event at Golden Drum will be entirely hosted by Berlin School alumni and participants; meet the newest and largest group ever of Berlin School EMBA participants who just completed the start module in Berlin; learn about our new series of short leadership and business skill courses with the ADC in New York; watch highlights from a recent EMBA Master Classes in China on The End of Cheap China; get a deeper insight into the Advertising industry through a book just released by Advisory Board Member Jean-Marie Dru; and get the latest information on upcoming Berlin School events in your area and more!

The Berlin School of Creative Leadership is proud to announce the launch of the official Berlin School Alumni Organization, or BSCLAA. Get involved and find out how to become an Ambassador! This comes just as we welcome 10 new EMBA graduates into our alumni family. Be sure to check out which thesis won the Michael Conrad Outstanding Thesis Award, as well as read some of the great research and studies recent graduates produced and presented during their final thesis presentations. Also the Berlin School has created a new fellowship opportunity with Ashoka, a global non-profit that has supported more than 3,000 social entrepreneurs worldwide.

Berliners made another splash at Cannes this year, bringing home almost as many awards as the entire country of Germany. Another graduation is right around the corner with many Berliners presenting new and innovative ideas for the creative industries during our annual thesis presentation weekend. Join us! And, what side of the brain dominates your character? Are you sure about your answer? Find out how Berliner Leonard Sommer can help you figure it out with his 30 second brain test!

Join the 35,000 viewers who have watched EMBA participant Roman Burch’s 3 minute montage of his life during the Asia module, using just a little camera and a lot of creativity. Plus, the Cannes Creative Leaders Program is now underway with an exciting lineup of speakers, and find out when the Berlin School Open House day is at Cannes Lions so you can be there!

For any Berliners struggling with their thesis, Craig Markus’ feature in the Berlin Brief is a must read. Other highlights in this month’s newsletter include the exciting lineup for May’s Asia Module, a Berlin School Faculty member’s advice on learning finance, and a great article on what separates normal leaders from successful leaders. Also, make sure to check out the latest movies and press coverage of members of our Berlin School community and find out how you can connect with us to become a part of our next class.

Greetings from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. In this month’s newsletter, find out how the newest computer technology will change the world of communications, how major creative companies are studying customer engagement and how one Berlin School alumnus found himself in the middle of a media thunderstorm after trying to help the homeless. You will also get insights from our faculty on the latest trends in business and find out how the Berlin School’s next ‘Godfather’ will help you make your business ‘Rock’! 

Greetings from Berlin - where it's finally starting to feel like Spring. We are excited to welcome our newest group of EMBA participants later this month!

More and more award-winning creative companies are sending their second or third participant to the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. The new EMBA cohort starting in March will include the third participant from Almap BBDO, Cannes Lions Agency of the Year 2010 & 2011, as well as the third participant each from Dentsu and Ogilvy, and the fourth from TBWA. What makes the Berlin School a top address for developing creative leadership talent?

Happy New Year from the Berlin School of Creative Leadership! It is an exciting start to the year as the Berlin School EMBA program heads to New York and Los Angeles in one week.

And, remember, the January 31st deadline for the next EMBA start is fast approaching so, if you or someone you know is interested in joining this creative group of industry changers at the Berlin School contact us today.