Date: Thu, 22. December 2011 08:12:35

First up, the BEST documentary about advertising that's ever been made. Art &  Copy. I try and watch it every few months just to remind me why I do what I do. Also, check out Objectified and The September Issue. Both stellar movies.Watch These Documentaries. Please. originally appeared on About.com Advertising on Monday, November 28th, 2011 at 14:37:50.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Date: Mon, 30. January 2012 08:12:38

I see people shaking their heads, wondering what's happening in a meeting. I hear people complain. I hear weird jargon. I see and hear a lot of animosity. Just remember, something drew you to this profession, it's a great one, and it can always be better. Don't Forget Why You Do This... originally appeared on About.com Advertising on Monday, January 9th, 2012 at 10:41:44.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Date: Thu, 12. January 2012 08:12:03

Image courtesy of TeamStickerGiant Ahh, the puns fly on this, one of the last days of 2011. With 2012 just around the corner, and a grueling election year ahead, it seems apt that we should look back on the roots of modern political ads. Where did they come from, when did the attack ads come about, and who were the big players? Find out right here. And to all of you, I wish a very happy and prosperous 2012.A (Very) Brief History of US Political Ads. I Hope. originally appeared on About.com Advertising on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 at 00:14:43.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Date: Thu, 5. May 2011 08:07:57

Image courtesy of JoeFlintham We all know the big contenders. The One Show. The Cannes Lions. The D&AD. But if I were to list all of the award shows currently out there, this would be one very long blog entry. Many people say that advertising awards are pointless, because they have become ceremonies to award clever thinking, not great advertising. And yes, there's a difference. Others say that advertising awards are essential, as they help agencies attract new clients. For the creatives, it's a way to legitimize months of hard work on a campaign. What do you think? Are awards just there to polish egos and make money? Or are they important? Check as many boxes as you want below, and then see the results.

Date: Mon, 28. November 2011 08:12:25

At least. You should really own it. But if you can't own it, watch it, rent it, do what you need to do. The About.com review is right here, a full 5 out of 5. It's not a new movie, it's a few years old now, but who cares? The BEST movie on advertising ever made. Period.You Need To Watch Art & Copy originally appeared on About.com Advertising on Monday, November 14th, 2011 at 16:58:30.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Date: Thu, 10. November 2011 08:18:30

I have many heroes in the world of advertising. One of the team I admire the most is Tom Carty & Walter Campbell, a powerhouse of creativity who are responsible for some of the greatest ads ever made. Read more about them here, and see examples of their work. Tom Carty & Walter Campbell. Praise be. originally appeared on About.com Advertising on Friday, October 21st, 2011 at 15:45:55.Permalink | Comment | Email this

Date: Mon, 21. September 2009 09:39:20

Adrenalina, a leading advertising and marketing agency that is part of the MDC Partners network, has been awarded a gold and two silver trophies at the 11th annual Advertising Age Hispanic Creative Advertising Awards in Miami.

Date: Mon, 10. August 2009 15:04:55

French advertising company Publicis Groupe SA has agreed to buy Microsoft Corp.'s digital advertising firm Razorfish in a move to boost its share of advertising on the Web, according to a joint statement released Sunday.

Date: Wed, 12. August 2009 20:39:29

French advertising company Publicis Groupe SA has agreed to buy Microsoft Corp.'s digital advertising firm Razorfish in a move to boost its share of advertising on the Web, according to a joint statement released Sunday.

Date: Fri, 23. December 2011 08:11:11

There's some killer new content (if I do say so myself) on About.com that you should check out if you have time. Here's a list of worthy material: How To Give A Good Creative Presentation Another 5 Great Advertising Books You Should Reas Unemployment Benefits For The Advertising Industry A Profile of Neil French The Problems of Advertising Sweatshops I would love any feedback you have on these, and also, any content you'd like to see.A Roundup of Some Great New Content originally appeared on About.com Advertising on Monday, November 28th, 2011 at 14:44:01.Permalink | Comment | Email this