Monday, June 15, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
A Given Chance
For me, I’ve always been a creative. From the time my 3rd grade teacher met with my parents informing them that I needed to pay more attention as she lectured instead of drawing comic characters to the occasion when I was called in for questioning about a painting I did in college. I guess being accuse of not doing something you really did do is a compliment.
But because of that ability, I was offered an entry-level job as a Jr. AD at a small but great agency when I graduated. They are of all things EXPERIENCED. I guess you’d have to be if you’ve been around for over 30 years, survived the DOT.Bombs and is still standing today during this dark time. But unfortunately, the client list that comes with working at this place isn’t “the coolest.” They do not carry the “unlimited budget” that some accounts might have and they are definitely not the “most casual” as we would all like our clients to be. So with that said, how do you get hired into an agency known for their “edgy work,” when you really never get the chance to prove that you can perform just as well or better then the stuff coming out of these companies? Being in the business, we all know that it doesn’t take one person to come up with an award winning spot. It has to do with the strategy, concept, execution, production, media and so much more in between these elements. Some time I feel like people think an ad is good just because they’ve seen it that many times.
I’m very grateful I have a job and I do not hate where I am because I work for a very kind employer that is fair and shows his staff respect and appreciation. I am simply exhausted of not being able to execute some of my ideas due to budget and fear.
My apologies for venting, but you call yourself brave, try giving a young Creative a chance to prove his worth.
But because of that ability, I was offered an entry-level job as a Jr. AD at a small but great agency when I graduated. They are of all things EXPERIENCED. I guess you’d have to be if you’ve been around for over 30 years, survived the DOT.Bombs and is still standing today during this dark time. But unfortunately, the client list that comes with working at this place isn’t “the coolest.” They do not carry the “unlimited budget” that some accounts might have and they are definitely not the “most casual” as we would all like our clients to be. So with that said, how do you get hired into an agency known for their “edgy work,” when you really never get the chance to prove that you can perform just as well or better then the stuff coming out of these companies? Being in the business, we all know that it doesn’t take one person to come up with an award winning spot. It has to do with the strategy, concept, execution, production, media and so much more in between these elements. Some time I feel like people think an ad is good just because they’ve seen it that many times.
I’m very grateful I have a job and I do not hate where I am because I work for a very kind employer that is fair and shows his staff respect and appreciation. I am simply exhausted of not being able to execute some of my ideas due to budget and fear.
My apologies for venting, but you call yourself brave, try giving a young Creative a chance to prove his worth.
Clients/Agency
We should all present this to our clients when placed in a situation about budget, no not really but it sure would be nice if they came across this on their own. The video is as funny as it is sad. Sad because of how true the relationship between Clients and Agencies are. At least it was a good laugh. Thanks for doing this Scofield Editorial, Inc
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
VW Factory - Germany
Art and Design are all around us; we know that, but the Germans has taken it to a whole new level.
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