Tag Archives: Radio

Doing Social Media 9-5 Means You’re Doing It Wrong

Back in the 80′s, I worked with a really smart research guy (this was waaaay pre-planning) named Jim Crimmins.  Jim biked to work not because he was green (this was waaaay pre-green) but because it made sense to him.  He was … Continue reading

Posted in Advertising | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Could We Please Stop the Self-Loathing? Ads Work.

This week’s cover headline on Advertising Age reads “Cannes swept by PR, integrated, internet winners” with the subhead “Tally suggests ad age is over–or, at least, it’s evolved to higher plain.”  Setting aside my issue with the subhead’s overuse of … Continue reading

Posted in Advertising | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Please Someone, Anyone: For the Love of All That is Good and Decent, Pay Attention To Radio

In the past five days, I’ve driven about 1,300 miles: down to Indianapolis, over to Columbus, back to Chicago then a round trip to Grand Rapids.  It was a vast wasteland. No, not Indiana or Ohio or Michigan–I’m talking about … Continue reading

Posted in Advertising | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Free Will vs. Determinism: An Unexpected Lesson Regarding Digital and Traditional Creatives

Today felt markedly different at the agency.  We have something of a hot streak going lately, selling big ideas and innovative programs, particularly to clients that once resisted them.  For the first time in quite a while, the department is … Continue reading

Posted in Advertising | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments