I’m an art director who’s been in the industry for a few years now. In that time I’ve been partnered with my fair share of writers. Some good, some not so good.
Now, I think I’ve finally found ‘the one’. We’ve been partnered for a couple of years and we still get along great. Everyone …
Splitting with a good partner to switch cities
Career, PartnersAnswered by Jancy on January 22, 2008
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Switching shops for more opportunities and money
Career, SalaryAnswered by Jancy on January 22, 2008
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I have four years of experience as a copywriter. I’ve been at the same agency for two years, I’m making $50,000. I live in Miami, FL.
So here’s my question, once I get my green card, do I look for another job for more money? I’m doing well where I am right now, I get to …
Getting hot again after a lukewarm overseas stint
CareerAnswered by Jancy on January 15, 2008
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Five years ago I was considered a creative with a hot book. Then I went overseas for a vigorous dream job, which turned out to be a disappointment, but still a personal adventure yielding B+ work. When I came back to the U.S. I was startled to find out that the …
Not enough chances to make great real ads
CareerAnswered by Jancy on January 14, 2008
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I have been in interactive advertising for 2.5 years now and I’m currently hovering between junior and intermediate. I am at a large agency with big, corporate clients and, while I get great reviews and am told that I am creative, I’m being put on projects with noooo room for creativity or …
Interviewing skills aren’t as sharp as ones book
CareerAnswered by Jancy on January 9, 2008
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As a young copywriter, soon to be out of ad school and about to hit the market, I want to know how much stock creative directors put in the actual interview.
What I mean is, if the applicant has a great portfolio but just isn’t the type that interviews well; i.e., stammers a bit, doesn’t …
Keeping scam ads out of award shows
Competitions, Ethics, ManagementAnswered by Jancy on January 6, 2008
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It’s great to see that you will be heading up the ADC awards Nancy. I have one humble request on behalf of some of the more ethically- inclined creative people out there: Please, can you do your best to ensure that scam ads, badly photoshopped ghost ads, and questionably run work isn’t …
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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.
