Chuck Porter told a story about “How To Start A Creative Agency” at Cannes last spring. He recounted how Crispin & Porter at the precocious age of two, with just seven staff members, was profiled in Communication Arts.
“Press is probably the most important thing,” Porter said. It’s not an errant comment by any means. Crispin’s Mission Statement is:
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In addition to winning over the press, Porter believes it’s wise to start with a client, get attention with no money, cheat and swim upstream.
via: The Denver Egotist
Impress The Press And You’re On Your Way
Filed Under: Ad People, Agencies, Mission Statements
I wrote my first ad for a local political candidate when I was 17 (she went on to win her race, and I felt the power of persuasive copy for the first time). Today, I live near Portland, Oregon and spend my days building brands for companies that matter.



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