Yeah, we're not those folks in the images above, but they inspire us to be creative and think smart about how we work for our clients. They're powerful and make a big impact--we like to think that way too. Let's do something powerful together.
The Conjurers
Photo by Christy Bryan
Mike Smith,
President
{chief Marketing Strategist and creative director}
Mike Smith has been a Nashville resident and enthusiast since 1994. Before starting Conjure LLC, Mike served as the group publisher for Nashville Scene, Nfocus magazine, and Nashville Post-- publications that play large roles in shaping the economic and social development of the city. His emphasis on branding and non-traditional marketing has opened doors and revenue steams for the Scene’s parent company. Mike led the company in local and national sponsorship sales and developed a consultative training program that has proven successful in the changing media landscape. Mike is also the creator, co-founder, and managing partner of Nashville Fashion Week, a city-wide event that is in its 11th year. With his fellow fashion week co-founders, he launched the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund, a non-profit to support emerging designers in the Nashville market and create community and support for the local retailers and fashion boutiques. He is actively involved in the community and has served as president of the board of directors for Nashville Cares and board VP of marketing for Nashville Repertory Theatre and works closely with many other local arts organizations. Mike has worked on developing sponsor partnerships and event production for more than 250 events and not for profit organization. He lives for the moment when he connects a brand with the right audience. At Conjure his favorite work as creative director is developing brands, whether a brand update, or working with a new start up, he has developed brand discovery tools and workshops that craft brands that reflect mission and the team that makes up those companies. A design and architecture enthusiast with a passion for journalism and the printed publication, he dabbles in interior design, gardening, and isn’t a snob about red wine.
The conjure collective of creatives
Conjure makes magic with a diverse group of experienced creatives that work and think independently, but share the vision of creating unique marketing solutions that bring our clients an unprecedented level of engagement. Every client and project has different needs and Conjure customizes the team that best fits your needs. Our team has the flexibility to change from client to client, project to project, to create custom solutions that will exceed your expectations.