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Flapping In The LoDo Wind

I left Denver in August 2003, and while I’m in touch with a few friends who work in the business there, I’m pretty much out of the loop. Which is one reason I enjoy reading The Denver Egotist.
Here’s something The Egotist posted today that has me scratching my chin.

McClain Finlon had another round of layoffs, with pretty much everyone not connected to an existing account receiving paid severance. The head count is around 20.

I’m not sure what to make of this assertion. Just two weeks ago, Denver Business Journal, reported that the agency had 158 staffers.
What’s not in question is the fact that McClain Finlon lost marquis account Qwest Communications to DraftFCB last winter.

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David Burn is the co-founder, editor, and publisher of Adpulp.com. David joined the ad agency business in 1997 as a copywriter and then worked for seven agencies in five states prior to launching Bonehook in 2010. Today, David is a writer, brand strategist, and leader of creative teams in Austin, TX.

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  1. The Denver Egotist says

    There are around 30 employees left at McClain Finlon to-date, down from about 200 before Qwest set sail for Chicago. The Denver Business Journal’s numbers were incorrectly stated. Overall, it’s a pretty sad state of affairs for one of Denver’s most substantial shops.

  2. David Burn says

    Thanks TDE,
    It is a precipitous fall. One that can happen anywhere at any time, which is a great reminder to be humble and kind.