Hi Jancy,
Question, many creatives I know post work on their personal websites to promote their skillets (obvious), Im no different, I do have a site which has many samples though I feel they’re a bit Mickey Mousie nowadays, a bit dated and truly not too big a deal. This year has been great for me thus far. I’ve had the …
Do I need client permission to put work on my site?
November 1, 2010 # 12:05 pm # Career, Clients # No CommentIs it too soon to consider other opportunities?
October 26, 2010 # 9:13 am # Career # No CommentHi Jancy,
I’m six months into my career as a CW working for a digital agency. My salary is laughable and the work isn’t very creative.
I recently received an offer to go work as an in-house Creative for a medium sized tech company.
Do you think moving to client-side this early in my career could be a misstep? Even if the salary …
Languishing in London vs. interning in Israel
October 11, 2010 # 12:25 pm # Career # No CommentHi Jancy,
How are you guys? I’m an Art director in London (been here almost 3 years) I moved here after some experience in South Africa but I’m finding it so so hard to break into the advertising field here. I have been working as a designer for online gaming company (definitely not what I want to be doing)
Do you think …
Too old for skinny jeans, am I too old to break into the biz?
October 8, 2010 # 11:24 am # Career # No CommentHi Jancy!
Since I spent most of post undergrad time either bartending or acquiring an MFA in Writing (pause for eye-roll) I’m older than your average beginner in the Ad Game.
I am very interested in copywriting and have always been a fan of creative ads in general, but at 34, am I too late for the Prom. Ad School seems like …
Torn between becoming a creative or a suit. Help!
October 5, 2010 # 12:09 pm # Career # No CommentHi Jancy,
I’m currently an undergrad student in an advertising program with a concentration in management. I’m also currently taking a class on Copywriting and I’m discovering that I do have some writing skills. My professor is suggesting I make the switch.
Any advice for somebody who is almost torn between the two? Have you ever heard of an Account and/or Traffic …
Switching careers; do I really need ad school at my age?
October 1, 2010 # 12:36 pm # Career, Education # No CommentI want to start a career in advertising, but I was wondering if it was a realistic path for me. See, come from a fine-arts background of painting and drawing at SAIC. After graduating, I’ve been working as a marketing assistant and in house, jack of all graphic design, for three years, so I know my way around Adobe programs …
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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.
