Joe Phelps

Joe Phelps is the Executive Producer of the documentary "Trust Me" and the founder of the Getting Better Foundation. Here are some key details about him:

Professional Background

Joe Phelps has had a diverse career spanning several industries:

• He is currently the Executive Producer of the "Trust Me" documentary, a role he has held since June 2020.1
• In 2015, he founded the Getting Better Foundation, where he serves as Chairman/CEO.12
• Prior to his current work, Phelps had a long career in marketing and advertising:
  • He founded and was CEO of The Phelps Group, an advertising agency in Los Angeles, from 1981 to 2018.1
  • Earlier in his career, he worked in account management roles at NW Ayer and Grey Advertising from 1976 to 1981.1

Mission and Focus

Joe Phelps is driven by a mission to promote trust and improve media literacy:

• Through the Getting Better Foundation, he aims to "PROMOTE TRUST THROUGH THE TRUTH ABOUT THE POSITIVE EVOLUTION OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR".1
• He believes there is a gap between the reality of decreasing crime, war, and poverty and people's perceptions that the world is getting worse.1
• The "Trust Me" documentary is part of his efforts to raise awareness about the need for media literacy to build trust, reduce polarization, and support credible journalism.4

Personal

• Joe Phelps resides in Montana, near Yellowstone National Park.23
• He has a background in music, having been a musician, band manager, and studio engineer in the Ozarks earlier in his life.2

Joe Phelps combines his experience in marketing and communications with a passion for improving societal perceptions and promoting trust through media literacy education.