Corey George
November 5, 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Details
Broadcasting from the inside.
Corey George is a Creative Director and children’s book illustrator based right here in Tulsa. He leads the award winning in-house design team at McElroy, where he sets creative direction and marketing strategy across the brand.
For more than 15 years, Corey has been making the case for bold design in places the design world does not always think to look. Sometimes that means a campaign. Sometimes it means the equipment itself.
In 2019, he launched 833 Creative, giving his team its own transmitter to send that work beyond the walls of McElroy. Today the team produces 99 percent of its creative output in house, covering print, digital, web, UI, video, motion graphics, event branding and industrial design.
Before McElroy, Corey art directed three national magazines, led design and production for an exhibit house and freelanced for record labels and editorial clients.
Corey’s talk is a look at what happens when you build your own station inside a company nobody expects to sound this good, and how to keep the signal strong for over a decade.
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For decades, the Art Directors Club of Tulsa has hosted events that not only bring the creative community together but also provide a powerful platform for creators to share their ideas and experiences. These gatherings have served as a space for education, inspiration, and meaningful dialogue—showcasing both local & national talent and fostering connections that strengthen our creative landscape. Through keynote speakers, Shop Talks, and community-driven initiatives, we continue to support growth, learning, and collaboration across generations.
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