Philadelphia indie agency Red Tettemer + Partners is always up to something fun and interesting. I like that in an agency. A lot. The agency's new campaign for Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA), taking place April 7-May 1, includes an enormous digital Cube art installation on the corner of Broad and Spruce in downtown Philly. Other campaign elements include wallscapes, bus wraps, pole …
72U Now Accepting Applications
Ad schools startups are popping up all over the map today. It's like a meme, or something. John Boiler, a founder and president of 72 and Sunny says, “It’s a reaction to an urgent need." According to The New York Times, 72 and Sunny plans to start an internal communications school, 72U, which will offer 10 months of projects, coursework and hands-on learning for tuition of around $10,000. Classes begin in …
Great User Experience Wins CA’s Approval
We've all heard, and maybe told, stories about how horrible the agency Web site is. Of course, it need not be that way, but all too often it is. Thankfully, that's not the case at DDB Canada. DDB Canada's self-promo site is featured in this year's CA Interactive Annual. Josh Fehr, an art director on the project, said, “The biggest challenge was the task of representing ourselves. We work everyday at a …
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Impress The Press And You’re On Your Way
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: In addition to winning over the press, Porter believes it's wise to …
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The Strange Reality of Working Virtually
How much does proximity and being on-premises matter in ad agencies these days? It's still a collaborative business, after all. If you work in an agency on-site, then you know that proximity, and presence, goes a long way. Changes to ideas, concepts, or budgets can happen in a hallway when two or three people randomly bump into one another. And heaven help you if you happen to be on vacation, or out of town, or …
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Helping Brands Get A Return On Their Facebook Investment, Pays Off For North Social
Vocus, a leading provider of cloud-based marketing and PR software, has acquired North Social, a software company that provides Facebook applications that enable businesses to create, manage and promote their business on Facebook. North Social is the latest addition to the Vocus earned marketing suite that helps organizations reach and influence buyers across social networks, online and through the media. North …
Fast Company Makes A List Of The “Most Innovative” Companies In Advertising
Yes, that's Grey and BBDO near the bottom. Old dogs can learn new tricks. …
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We’re A Company of Innovators And Entrepreneurs
According to Clickz, AKQA is on a hiring spree. The agency, which has offices in seven cities including San Francisco, New York City, and London, is looking to hire for 100 positions, representing a 10 percent increase in staff. Here's AKQA CEO Tom Bedecarré with more... Here's a job for someone: …
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