I just finished my first quarter in the Art Direction program at Miami Ad School in Minneapolis. I have a BA in Marketing and before I began the program, I was working as an account rep in the Marketing Department for a company in the Twin Cities. I was miserable. I …
My parents prefer an MBA over ad school
Career, EducationAnswered by Jancy on January 3, 2009
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Who will look at my TV scripts?
Career, CopywritingAnswered by Jancy on January 2, 2009
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I’ve been involved in advertising on a branding level for many years and more recently have written a series of scripts for TV commercials. How can I effectively protect my ideas and what is the best way to get them read by the right people? Are there agencies that will look at …
Will my stuttering leave my chances sputtering?
CareerAnswered by Jancy on December 7, 2008
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As I’m finishing my 4th and last year in the Advertising program at OCAD, I’m also in the process of applying for the Miami Ad School’s 2 year portfolio program. What sends chill down my spine is the fact that I stutter. I’ve been stuttering since I was a kid. I wouldn’t say …
Refining my writing “voice”
CopywritingAnswered by Jancy on December 7, 2008
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Young journalist-turned-copywriting hopeful with a BBA and a BJ (couldn’t have made the latter up). I love to write and I’m confident that the days of long body copy are not yet numbered, so I’m trying to reflect that in my book.
I’m interested in tweaking the tone of my copy. I know the “voice” …
Portfolios and client confidentiality
EthicsAnswered by Jancy on December 7, 2008
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I’m a web designer and I recently completed my online portfolio. My current employer saw my website and asked me to take down all non-live pitch work done at my current company from my site as it breaches confidentiality.
Some of the pitch works won but there were a few versions of it that I …
Getting my company noticed by ad agencies
Agency Life, CareerAnswered by Jancy on November 19, 2008
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I just opened my own company – an artist based animation studio. I believe that my creativity, professionalism and the unique way I approach my work can be of benefit to any ad agency. What would be your advice regarding introducing my services to ad agencies? Is there any effective commonly accepted way to submit a …
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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.
