We are delighted to present our very first ‘Hooked on Books Creatives: A Book Club for Design BookBuffs‘. First up is David Douglas.
The Books that Shaped My Creative Career
with David Douglas, Managing Director, Ebow
“There’s more to life than books you know but not much more.”
Discuss whether Morrissey was right with David Douglas, MD of Ebow as he shares the book(s) that have influenced him on his journey to building his creative business.
About the speaker
David Douglas – Ebow Managing Director
David Douglas is Managing Director and Founder of the award-winning digital agency Ebow The Digital Agency.
Founder by David in 1999, the agency now employs 25 people and has forged a reputation as a strong independent that punches well above its weight, with an enviable client list of major international and national brands, including household favourites, tech leaders and not-for-profit organisations, such as HSE, Kerrygold, Ornua, Carbery Food, Synergy Flavours, Kepak Foodservice, Tayto Park andJ.P. Morgan.
David specialises in creative digital strategy with a focus on impactful websites and campaigns, compelling content and user-friendly technology and how these new media channels integrate with the wider brand strategy and marketing mix.
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