Hi there,
I have been working as an AE at my agency for about 1.5 years, but like many others, have decided to make the move to copywriting. I have a degree in business, a post grad in magazine publishing (I have worked at a couple magazines before), and have been doing some CW work with my CD for the last …
AE to CW switch: scoring an internship before returning to school
Career, Copywriting, EducationAnswered by Jancy on January 11, 2012
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What about NZ’s Media Design School?
EducationAnswered by Jancy on January 4, 2012
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Dear Jancy,
While researching about Portfolio schools, I stumbled upon Media Design School ( Axis Ad school) Auckland. I’m eager to know your personal rating if you know about the school.
A quick search turned up a pretty impressive shout out to this school, a top ranking from Young Guns. Have a look at the article here.
We like these insurance ads.
And here’s their …
Get me out of this job!
CareerAnswered by Jancy on January 3, 2012
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Dear Jancy,
I am an Art Director, went to Humber College for Advertising and then Miami Ad School, interned at places like R/GA SF, Lowe NY & CPB Boulder. I recently got my first job as a Junior Designer in Toronto. Two things about this, they are using me quite like a graphic designer because I end up doing production and …
Getting back in the writing game after a rough start
Career, CopywritingAnswered by Jancy on December 20, 2011
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My first job out of school was as a Copywriter at a big agency, but after a couple of years, the stress of client demands and uncertainty in my job began to eat away at my confidence, and I made a premature decision to quit. After some freelancing and a short stint at a boutique agency that I left due …
How do I motivate my married, female creative partner?
PartnersAnswered by Jancy on December 5, 2011
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Dear Jancy,
I’m a copywriter in one of the top agencies in Kuala Lumpur. This is only my fourth month and I’m getting complaints – about my partner! Apparently, my ACD thinks that my partner is not motivated enough to work or push beyond the envelope. She’s married so I can understand that. But my ACD said I must inspire …
The recession stalled my career’s creative output… now what?
CareerAnswered by Jancy on November 23, 2011
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I’m a copywriter and in an attempt to get more exposure to television and mass media, I moved to a “underachieving” agency promising to make it big again.
Shortly after I arrived, recession hit and creative progress went out the window in exchange for financial stability.
My career has stalled. I feel I’ve lost three years. I need to move on …
About Jancy
'Jancy' is Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk, Co-Founders of Swim, a unique “creative leadership training lab for advertising creatives and marketers.” Prior to Swim, Jancy was globally renowned as the Co-Chief Creative Officers of Ogilvy & Mather Toronto, a position they held for thirteen of the twenty years they were a creative duo at the agency. Over the years they've racked up Cannes Lions, Clios, One Show pencils and CA credits, and have lead their shop to two Cannes Lions Grand Prix and a Grand Clio. They've judged CA, Cannes, D&AD, the One Show, the Clios and other prestigious award shows. Creativity named them two of the top 50 creative people of 2008. Known for their outspoken, no-bullshit style and a passion for mentoring juniors, they're ready to give you advice if you're ready to take it.
