Open Letter to Ad Execs, re: TV Sponsorships
post a comment | posted Oct 2
Originally posted at How to Not Get a Job in Advertising
This is a bit of an ongoing series, as I try to understand the bone-headed moves some ad campaigns make. To read my first installment, on eBay's "windorphins" and advertising on the NYC Subway, click here. Today, I'm going to tackle TV content s...
A Day in the Ad Life: Bridget Sheehan
post a comment | posted Sep 27
Originally posted at How to Not Get a Job in Advertising
Every Thursday look for another edition of "A Day in the Ad Life". I've challenged my friends to detail their lives in advertising, and I'm going to post them here. I will try to fill in where I can about my own experiences as well. You can see ...
Ecko Truck Spotting
post a comment | posted Sep 26
Originally posted at How to Not Get a Job in Advertising
When I was walking down 23rd street the other day with Marisa, we walked by a huge truck being parked. It looked kinda like a modified Hummer and was covered with Ecko logos.
Here are the pictures I snapped off quickly. The truck was apparently p...
Today's 5 Reasons
post a comment | posted Sep 25
Originally posted at How to Not Get a Job in Advertising
I've decided to start including more lists in my posts, as Leo Babauta suggested in In Defense of Lists, a post he wrote for North x East, which I read pretty religiously for tips on better blogging.
So I'm going to experiment with list len...
Cadbury Gorilla Spotting
post a comment | posted Sep 24
Originally posted at How to Not Get a Job in Advertising
The Cadbury Gorilla commercial has been one of my all-time favorites since it premiered. I love that damn gorilla!
But today I was watching the NFL preview show on ESPN and this ad comes on. What the heck? That's my Cadbury gorilla dammit! Get ...
A Day in the Life
post a comment | posted Sep 19
Originally posted at How to Not Get a Job in Advertising
Just a few months ago, I was unemployed, penniless, and had NO idea how to move into the advertising industry. I had tried cold-calling, emailing, networking. I was down and out, until a friend recommended I start writing a blog.
I was feeling a...
OK eBay, You Win!
post a comment | posted Sep 18
Originally posted at How to Not Get a Job in Advertising
So after I thrashed eBay's windorphins campaign here and then posted some good old eBay campaigns here, I went over to my good buddies at Agency Spy and watched the latest ad for the windorphins campaign.
Alright, its cute. I'm so glad they got r...
OK eBay, You Win!
post a comment | posted Sep 18
Originally posted at How to Not Get a Job in Advertising
So after I thrashed eBay's windorphins campaign here and then posted some good old eBay campaigns here, I went over to my good buddies at Agency Spy and watched the latest ad for the windorphins campaign.
Alright, its cute. I'm so glad they got r...
Better Be Nice to Your Dog
post a comment | posted Sep 18
Originally posted at How to Not Get a Job in Advertising
Saw this over at Cool Loking Ads, also known as the Official Cannes Lions blog.
Better Be Nice to Your Dog
post a comment | posted Sep 18
Originally posted at How to Not Get a Job in Advertising
Saw this over at Cool Loking Ads, also known as the Official Cannes Lions blog.