loved the post this week! as a non-creative physical therapist I love to hear your stories and work to challenge myself to read more, watch more, and do more of these things
sadly the fatigue tends to win most nights, but I endeavor to keep trying!
Um, excuse me... you forgot to mention how immensely valuable your Cracker Jack (or, more accurately, Hot Tamale, popcorn and Slimfast) account teams were to your success! Or, at the very least, excellent fodder for your therapy sessions.
As a fellow veteran of the advertising machine I was both entertained and triggered by your agency stories. One of my clients was Bell South (which really dates me, I know) but we actually had to meet in 3 buildings around Atlanta, each a 30-65 min shuttle ride away (depending on traffic) and present 3 times to 3 different levels of their account team and then if, and it was a big IF, the majority signed off on it, we could proceed to the next round. Ad life with hugely corporate clients before zoom was hell...
You've pretty much nailed the ad biz. One of my writer friends (yes, 2 things… I know a writer… and I do have at least one friend) would say when the client would completely change direction after pitching the concept 'Where were you when the page was blank?'.
Another would say 'They ain't always right, but they do pay the bills.' and 'The client's taste is in their mouths.' Again, good ones.
One time I did tell one of my favorite clients 'I'll do that for you because you asked, but do not tell anyone who did it for you'. They sat straight up and asked why and I nicely explained how badly their idea sucked. It worked.
Too many people peeing on the same tree just creates crossed streams anyway. Gross. Just ask Akroid and Murray.
loved the post this week! as a non-creative physical therapist I love to hear your stories and work to challenge myself to read more, watch more, and do more of these things
sadly the fatigue tends to win most nights, but I endeavor to keep trying!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Um, excuse me... you forgot to mention how immensely valuable your Cracker Jack (or, more accurately, Hot Tamale, popcorn and Slimfast) account teams were to your success! Or, at the very least, excellent fodder for your therapy sessions.
The details! The wit! The life lessons! This was one of my fav posts.
As a fellow veteran of the advertising machine I was both entertained and triggered by your agency stories. One of my clients was Bell South (which really dates me, I know) but we actually had to meet in 3 buildings around Atlanta, each a 30-65 min shuttle ride away (depending on traffic) and present 3 times to 3 different levels of their account team and then if, and it was a big IF, the majority signed off on it, we could proceed to the next round. Ad life with hugely corporate clients before zoom was hell...
Love this! Thank you for writing and posting it. Mimi
You've pretty much nailed the ad biz. One of my writer friends (yes, 2 things… I know a writer… and I do have at least one friend) would say when the client would completely change direction after pitching the concept 'Where were you when the page was blank?'.
Another would say 'They ain't always right, but they do pay the bills.' and 'The client's taste is in their mouths.' Again, good ones.
One time I did tell one of my favorite clients 'I'll do that for you because you asked, but do not tell anyone who did it for you'. They sat straight up and asked why and I nicely explained how badly their idea sucked. It worked.
Too many people peeing on the same tree just creates crossed streams anyway. Gross. Just ask Akroid and Murray.
Love these. Thank you for sharing!