i’m wondering if there are major differences between working in the US and working in Canada as an art director/copywriter. i’m interested in working in vancouver or toronto, but don’t agencies in chicago, miami, and san francisco offer more opportunities to work w/ better talent and higher profile clients? i …
Creative opportunities: Canada vs. USA
March 15, 2004 # 2:42 pm # Agency Life, Career, Creativity # No CommentI wish my job was “all idea, zero execution”
March 15, 2004 # 2:41 pm # Agency Life, Career # No CommentI’m a creative person with the title ‘associate creative director’. I can illustrate, art direct, and my Creative Director says I am developing a real talent for writing, creatively and strategically. But I like to focus on one project at a time. I ‘ve had enough of jumping around from project to …
Common mistakes junior CWs make when targeting CDs
February 24, 2004 # 1:49 pm # Career, Copywriting # No CommentWhat’s the most common mistake a Jr. Copywriter makes when seeking the attention of a Creative Director?-When ‘targeting’ CDs, what insights should a copywriter keep in mind?
Are you asking about how to get in to see CDs or how to impress them with your book once it’s in their hands? If the first …
Junior job hunting: is timing more important than talent?
February 19, 2004 # 9:53 pm # Career # No CommentWhat exactly do Creative Directors do when they decide they need a junior? Since hiring a junior is probably less important to them than hiring the right senior or getting some good creative work out there. I can’t imagine CDs keeping track of all the juniors who come them for work over …
To team up or not to team up, that is the junior job hunt question.
February 17, 2004 # 9:57 pm # Career, Partners # No CommentWhat’s your take on junior writers and ADs with little or no experience attempting to job hunt as a team? Are agencies more likely to hire a pair, or will they sooner partner them up once they’ve been hired?
It doesn’t hurt to look for work as a team, as long as you’re open to …
Why would feminists work in advertising?
February 17, 2004 # 9:00 pm # Agency Life, Career # No CommentDo you find it peculiar when feminists choose advertising as a career?
Huh? This is such an odd question it’s worth posting just for a change of pace. Ok, trying to work with you here. Advertising is a sexist business…advertising is sexist…(assuming this is where you’re coming from)…so why would a “feminist” (woman known to …
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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.
