Eric Carlson
Producer| The Conversation
Eric Carlson started his career at Creative Artists Agency and in the fourteen years he spent as an agent and executive Eric was responsible for developing, packaging and placing more than $2 billion dollars of content around the world. Eric became Co-Head of Global Television working at the highest levels with the Agencies’ actors, directors, writers, musicians, producers and media companies.
In 2005 Eric launched CK&D as co-founder and CEO, a leading cause marketing agency working on some of the most transformational causes and initiatives with large charitable organizations, leading Corporate Foundations and B Corporations. Clients included the UN Foundation, PBS, American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Association, Easter Seals, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, The Qatar Foundation and WebMD, to name a few.
Eric has created and/or produced some of the most important and las;ng campaigns in history, i.e., Stand UP 2 Cancer, Iparticipate, Go Red for Women & Stayin’ Alive (hands only CPR) for the American Heart Association to name a few. Eric has been in the unique position to shape compelling stories and amplify messages in creative ways that motivate widespread action and bring about measurable social change. Under the CK&D banner, he has created and produced more than forty global awarding winning campaigns and documentaries featuring individuals such as Tom Hanks, Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman, Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Zoe Saldana, Garth Brooks and Mark Wahlberg.
Eric sold his interest in CK&D at the end of 2020 to focus full time on storytelling, content and working with organizations that are passionately dedicated to lasting positive change. Eric is married and the father of two grown children and now resides in Los Angeles, California.
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