FREE WEBINAR: Done figuring out AI? Yes, reserve my seat.

FREE WEBINAR

DONE FIGURING OUT AI?

See how to build an operation around people, AI, and systems

June 18th, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT

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Russ PerryCEO & Co-Founder, Design Pickle
Trusted by the world’s fastest growing startups and established brands.
60min
AGENDA
Attend and leave with a clear picture of where your creative operation has gaps, which layer to fix first, and a framework you can take back to your team.
01

The Tension15 min

Why AI mandates are creating more creative chaos, not less. Real data from real companies. The friction nobody's putting on a slide.

02

5 Core Patterns30 min

Sourced from Russ's consulting work with mid-market leaders right now. What lean teams are actually doing that works — with examples.

03

The Practical AI + Human Stack20 min

The operational blueprint. Tools, workflow, capacity model. What gets finished creative out the door — not just brainstorms.

04

Live Q&A20 min

Bring your hardest question about creative ops. Russ answers live. No moderator stalling. No deflecting to "follow up offline."

THE QUESTION
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
If your last six months looked anything like this, this session is built for you.

Marketing Directors managing lean teams post-restructuring

VPs and CMOs under pressure to show AI-driven productivity gains

Creative Ops leaders navigating tool sprawl and talent gaps.

Anyone responsible for campaign delivery with fewer people than last year.

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YOur HOST

Russ Perry, CEO & Co-Founder, Design Pickle

Over the past 10 years, Russ has worked with thousands of marketing teams — from fast-growing startups to Fortune 500 brands — navigating the gap between AI ambition and creative execution reality. This webinar draws directly from his current consulting work with mid-market leaders in active transition.