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#251: Elena Knox’s Journey from Receptionist to ECD at BBDO NY

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About This Episode

🎙️ In this episode of The Breaking and Entering Advertising Podcast, we talk with Elena Knox, Executive Creative Director at BBDO New York, about her journey from receptionist to creative leader at top agencies like Droga5 and Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam. She shares bold career moves, like hanging a six-foot sign in her CCO’s office, and lessons from crafting standout work such as the Huggies Super Bowl campaign. Elena also offers advice on work-life balance, empowering creatives, and thriving in the industry—connect with her on LinkedIn or visit ElenaWrites.com.

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Geno Schellenberger, host

Geno Schellenberger

Co-founder, Breaking and Entering Media

Geno has conducted over 600 conversations with the people shaping advertising, marketing, creativity and culture over six years.

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