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SPECIAL FRIDAY BONUS POST!

Working in a creative industry with creative people is simply the greatest privilege any working person could hope to enjoy. Even during the rougher moments when, as the Gipper might say–”…the team is up against it, when things are wrong … Continue reading

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“We’re Gonna Need A Bigger Server Farm”–Amazing Facebook Fact Video

Alex Trimpe studies at Columbus College of Art & Design over in Columbus, Ohio where he’s proving himself to be pretty adept at motion graphics video.  Less than two weeks ago, he posted this Adobe After Effects class project on … Continue reading

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Todd Baxter Is Chicago’s Best Photographer

Seriously.  At least to me. Yesterday, the news broke that I was leaving Element 79 for the CCO job at OLSON in Minneapolis.  As part of this transition, I needed to take a press photo.  A tough gig given I’m … Continue reading

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One Final Round of Thanks for 2010

It’s been fun to think about all the unique and interesting qualities that each and every person who works at Element 79 has as individuals and how that ladders up to give the entire agency a distinct character.  Because it … Continue reading

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Still More Thankfulness for 2010

At year’s end, it makes sense to take stock and reflect on what truly matters.  In a people business like advertising, those you share your professional life with truly make a difference… I’m thankful for the incomparable Mary Killen who … Continue reading

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Some More Thankfulness for 2010…

As we enter our tenth year, it’s kind of remarkable to look back and think about all the good people who’ve come and gone through Element 79 (luckily, as an advertising creative, I’m blessed with a short memory for the … Continue reading

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As The Year Winds Down…

It’s only natural to pause for a moment and take stock of things, to assess what worked and what didn’t, and to call to mind all the things that make you thankful. That’s a pretty easy one; because advertising is … Continue reading

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This Is Not A Promotional Agency Holiday Video

It’s not meant to attract attention, garner industry interest or do anything more ambitious than entertain ourselves at our agency Holiday party.  Which it did.  On Wednesday. It’s also not even remotely a testament to the talents of the Element … Continue reading

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One Word Changes Everything…

At our end-of-year Holiday party yesterday, Brian Williams made this point while reviewing the state of the industry, our financial performance and our plans for thriving as we move forward… “Advertising used to be about building brands.  Increasingly, it’s about … Continue reading

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To Be Noteworthy and Valued…

Yesterday was a big day at Element 79.  The morning started with a chemistry meeting with a very-intriguing potential client, where we spent three and a half hours getting to know the people and some sense of their vast, complicated … Continue reading

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