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As I was doing some cleaning, I ran across this quote: Somehow I can’t believe there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four C’s. They are Curiosity, Confidence, Courage, and Constancy […]
I love the spoof video, When I Grow Up I Wanna Work in Advertising, but since I refuse to post any video longer than one minute, it’s never made the cut. However, I finally stumbled on the shorter version. It’s quick, universal, funny and cute all at the same time.
I like lists. I like making them and better yet, I like crossing things off them. Just a few things I wish others would cross of their list when contacting me. Make sure everything is spelled correctly in your initial email. I’m always flabbergasted by this one. You’d think most people would have a “pitch” […]
I currently hate my Account Team. I hope they all rot in hell and die. Here’s some tips if you’re a BDA and don’t want your Client to wish the same: Don’t question my budget. HELLO, I want to spend money. It’s not coming from your initial budget. You’re telling me you don’t want “free” […]
Just a few more things I don’t get: Why would you lay off staff members 4-5 days before your biggest event of the ENTIRE year?! Wait, I take that back. The damn event has supposedly been 10 years in the making. The event has already received crap reviews. “All” eyes are going to be on […]
Yeah, yeah, I know I’ve posted this picture before, but it deserves a repost. I just wish the site could do more damage to the picture. I must say, my dream came half true during filming. But, alas, I wasn’t there to witness it and the honor went to a bull, not me. Remember when […]
What your title really means: Executive Assistant: You hold the keys to the kingdom. Milk it for all its worth. Manager: Honestly, do you really manage anything? This is for the people who have surpassed the Account Executive-esque titles, but are still a LONG step away from being a Director. This title is also for […]
In general, I think titles are silly and shortsighted. The moment someone announces a title, they’re pigeonholed, not only to themselves but also to those around them. It’s why I rarely use titles, as cool as they may be Titles are shortsighted because they don’t translate across the board. A coordinator in one department is […]
David Armano’s newest picture, The Corporate Social Media Curve, made me chuckle as I’ve seen this all too often. However, I’ve discovered an easy way to avoid this curve… educate and excite. If you have to involve legal folks, old school PR people and IT, then there’s only one way to get everyone on board. […]
Today was filled with unexpected excitement. Part of me is trying really hard to not count my chickens before they “officially” hatch. The other part is realizing that the creation of a “When I was 26” list will be needed. If this chicken hatches, I will have completed the three “realistic” items on my “When I was 25” list. To […]