I am a graduate student in the Academy of Art University’s Copywriting program. I want to land a copywriting job at an ad agency in Vietnam before I graduate.
I have several questions I hope you can find time to help.
1. Should I send my portfolio to agencies in the U.S. and note that I want a job in …
Looking to start my career in Vietnam
CareerAnswered by Jancy on July 10, 2009
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Wanting to get my hands on practice briefs
Ads, CreativityAnswered by Jancy on May 23, 2009
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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
Career, Partners, SalaryAnswered by Jancy on May 11, 2009
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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
Art Direction, CareerAnswered by Jancy on April 13, 2009
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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?
Art Direction, Career, DesignAnswered by Jancy on April 13, 2009
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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
EthicsAnswered by Jancy on April 10, 2009
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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 …
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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.
