Category Archives: my life in advertising

June 24, 2010

kiss my unemployed ass

I should know better than to watch the Rachel Maddow show. (Actually, I love her, and her show. She is one of the brightest — and most intelligent — people on TV, news or otherwise.) But listening to her report … Continue reading →

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June 8, 2010

we interrupt our normally scheduled program….

OK, so it’s election day in parts of the country. And, even though this blog is intended to talk about my life in and around advertising, I cannot help but chime in on some of the goings on. There is … Continue reading →

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May 21, 2010

when mixing potentially gets messy

One of the “joys” of breaking into a new market is getting your name out there. There’s the slow, plodding cold-calling-one-person-at-a-time route. Or there’s tapping into big(ger) gatherings of like-minded professionals where the potential to mingle has greater mass appeal. … Continue reading →

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May 20, 2010

the “duh!” heard all over the ad world

According to another article from BusinessWeek online…. A survey from IBM’s Institute for Business Value shows that CEOs value one leadership competency above all others. Can you guess what it is? (Wait for it…..wait for it….) Da-daaa-dummmmm! Survey says! CREATIVITY!!!!??!?! … Continue reading →

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May 18, 2010

signs, signs, everywhere a sign

It’s almost election time here in the ABQ. And we all know what that means…. They’re all over town, on practically every corner where they’re allowed. And it makes me wonder…..do these colorful rectangles of cardboard really work? I know … Continue reading →

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May 17, 2010

of praise and copiers

“The average company takes better care of its copiers than it does its talent.” So says an article for BusinessWeek. I recall many days/weeks/months when I was punching a time clock (well, since I was salaried, there really wasn’t one) … Continue reading →

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May 7, 2010

social awareness? or social suicide?

Name just about any large company these days, and chances are you’ll be able to find them on Facebook. Or tweeting their chubby lil fingers off. Sure, this prevailing trend to add social media to your marketing plan has been … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2010

a’far

Things are starting to heat up here in the High Desert. And with this warm up — and dryer conditions — comes greater risk of wildfires. Having moved from SoCal where fires have done significant damage, I tend to notice … Continue reading →

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May 4, 2010

going local

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of grabbing lunch at a small cafe here in our new adopted hometown. From the handshake greeting from the owner, to the personable, friendly service of our food server who delivered tasty goodness on a … Continue reading →

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April 22, 2010

i believe i can fly…

At this week’s NM Ad Federation monthly luncheon, the group brought in a couple of CDs from KC to dish about the “Creative Departments Dirty Little Secrets.” One of the “secrets” they discussed was time lines. Their take is that … Continue reading →

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