Art Director how-to

How to Present a Campaign to a Client

Strong presentations win approval.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Strong presentations win approval. In short: restate; explain; show, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. Restate the client’s goals.

  2. Explain the insight.

  3. Show the concept in context.

  4. Walk through executions.

  5. Answer questions.

  6. Agree on next steps.

Safety reminders for art directors

  • Manage team workload to prevent burnout
  • Respect licensing for images and fonts
  • Follow set safety on shoots
  • Protect client confidentiality

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