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Wanting to get my hands on practice briefs

I’m working overtime on my book these days, but with all the spec stuff in there I think it’s time I get my hands on a proper brief. And I’m thinking the best place to get my hands on one of those is via show submissions.
Can you give me a lead on where …

I deserve a raise. My partner, not so much

I’m a junior art director who’s approaching the one year mark at a massive hot shop in New York. My partner and I previously had won a few global student awards and have already produced a few great campaigns over the last year. Everyone likes us and we always seem to get the good assignments. But, it’s New York City …

Interactive AD wants to flex traditional muscles

I have been an interactive art director for 7 years now, and pretty successful at it. I am planning to find another job with bigger accounts and might potentially get a interview with a large major agency through my connection. I usually show off my work via website; I’m redesigning my …

Art director or designer? Or both?

I studied Advertising & Communications at a Canadian college and left as a practicing art director. I ended up going overseas for some extra school for a year… by the time I got back I had delved into Graphic Design and worked at a couple places doing design. My book is now …

Silence of the scams

I want to win awards, I really do. But it seems as though the only way I can win awards is by doing scam work.
My question is, should I walk the path of scams to achieve money, success and fame in advertising?
Scam ads are the black cloud over our business. They destroy our credibility …

Should I go for MAS Masters?

I’m looking to attend Miami Ad School but am having trouble deciding on which program would be most beneficial. I can’t decide between doing the regular 2 year program or the creative track program that gives you a Masters of Science in Mass Communications. The pros and cons are as follows:
Regular …

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'Jancy' is Janet Kestin and Nancy Vonk, Chief Creative Officers of Ogilvy & Mather Toronto. They've racked up Cannes Lions, Clio's, One Show pencils and CA credits and have lead their shop to two Cannes Grand Prix and a Grand Clio. They've judged CA, Cannes, D&AD, the One Show, the Clio's and others. Creativity magazine 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.

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