Rick Van House · Founder of Know Advertising
Experience.
Perspective.
A practical way forward.
Two decades building brands, challenging assumptions, and turning ideas into useful work.
Rick Van House · Founder of Know Advertising
Two decades building brands, challenging assumptions, and turning ideas into useful work.
Media appearances
Michigan State University alumnus
Watch. Question. Think differently.
My take on marketing, business leadership and what’s next.
Practical AI & advertising
Advertising & culture
Brands & reputation
Selected perspectives from my YouTube channel.
More videos & perspectives
Detroit roots. A curious mind.
I’m Rick Van House, founder of Know Advertising. For more than two decades, I’ve helped businesses clarify their story, find opportunities and turn ideas into useful work.
This is where I share what I’m seeing, what I’m questioning, and what experience has taught me about marketing, leadership and practical AI.
The painting behind me? That’s mine, too.
Explore working togetherThings I’ve built
Founder · An agency built around useful ideas and business growth.
KnowAdvertising.com
Founder · Cigars, conversation and people worth getting to know.
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Founder · A B2B networking group built on relationships.
TheNetworkDetroit.com
Co-founder · Community, philanthropy and giving back.
GiveYoung.orgLet’s open a conversation.
Planning a panel, business gathering or team conversation? Reach out about having me join the discussion on marketing, business growth or practical AI.