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Leo Burnett Snags Fifth Third

August 9th, 2011 / Comments (3)
Burnett won the somewhat small account, for Burnett standards, from Olson in Minneapolis. Strange?
The Trib's Take on Chicago's Ad Shake Up

August 8th, 2011 / Comments (0)
In case you have been on vacation or just strung out on the beach you should know that SC Johnson fired FCB and hired 2 other Chicago agencies. This article from The Tribune goes into what this move really means.

We just really really really hope it means better work.
Energy BBDO Has a Job For You

August 8th, 2011 / Comments (0)
Energy BBDO is looking for, well they are looking for everything.

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Optimus Block Party

August 5th, 2011 / Comments (0)
The time has come. The Optimus Block Party is today. That is all.

See you there.
New Reel From The Material Group

August 4th, 2011 / Comments (0)
Material Group Show Reel 2011 from the Material Group on Vimeo.

Nice work from these local peeps. Make sure to check out their site.
Chicaleidoscope

August 2nd, 2011 / Comments (0)
Via Gapers Block.

Rorschmap turns googlemaps into kaleidoscopes. You just type in a location, click go and trip out. Here is Chicago.
Euro News

August 1st, 2011 / Comments (0)
Euro won Cracker Barrel. Congrats guys!

Also, Michael Shirley recently was promoted to Group Creative Director for Digital Initiatives. Shirley will oversee all aspects of the agency’s digital output.
SC Johnson to Ogilvy and BBDO Energy

July 29th, 2011 / Comments (0)
Get the deets here at Ad Age. Huge loss for Draft FCB. At least the biz stayed in town.

Now for the migration of dinosaurs throughout the city. We kid, we kid.

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Strategizing is for Prom Queens

05/03/2013 - 14:15 / Comments (0)

by Anonymous

I hear the word “strategy” thrown on just about everything. Like rhinestones on a South-Texas-prom-queen’s dress, “strategy” is too often a cheap...
“No gays please, we’re advertising.”

04/20/2013 - 04:15 / Comments (0)

by The London Egotist 2

Advertising is a pretty progressive industry. We like to think of ourselves as an enlightened bunch. Some of our best friends are gay. Hell – some...
"5 Paths To Doing Great Work At A Terrible Company" - Brian Millar

03/19/2013 - 09:37 / Comments (0)

by The London Egotist 2

We’ve all thought it: If only I worked at so-and-so, my genius would be recognized and I’d churn out award-winning work. But you don’t have to...