I have been considering going into advertising since I graduated from college. I am really excited about it and will probably be going to a portfolio school this fall. My only concern is this: is there life outside of the agency? It’s so important for me to find a job that I love and …
Will getting into the ad biz kill my outside life?
Agency Life, CareerAnswered by Jancy on January 20, 2006
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Weak art direction in my non-ad school CW book
Career, EducationAnswered by Jancy on January 19, 2006
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I am an aspiring copywriter and am just finishing up my book. I did not go to portfolio school but have been on my book for the last year. I have 7 solid campaigns (so I feel) but have only been able to get 2 directed by a student art director who went to Miami Ad School. The rest are “thrown together” by myself …
My partner is too “student-ish”
PartnersAnswered by Jancy on January 18, 2006
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I’m in a big, sour, Kosher pickle. I’ve been working as a junior-ish writer at a super agency for the last 6 months. An agency where both my personality and work are embraced and where I’m challenged every day to push the limits. Nutshell? Total dream. Problem is, that je ne …
Why don’t Canadian ad greats teach at schools?
EducationAnswered by Jancy on January 17, 2006
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I noticed that Rick Boyko decided to go off and teach in the states after his advertising career and many ad professionals do this. But when are the Canadian schools (who can’t hold a candle next to VCU Adcenter etc) going to have ad greats like Rick Boyko and Neil French become …
No women recognized at Agency of the Year?
Agency Life, EthicsAnswered by Jancy on January 17, 2006
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After the whole Neil French fiasco a couple of months ago, I was wondering if you had any thoughts on Creativity magazine naming Crispin agency of the year and running a cover photo that doesn’t include one woman from their creative department. Personally, I think this photo speaks volumes about this industry …
Who takes the heat for typos… like ones in Jancy’s book?
AdsAnswered by Jancy on January 17, 2006
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Your book is a wonderful idea, but why does it contain copy and spelling errors? Rushing to get it to press? Do these things happen with ads? What happens when body copy isn’t proofed and the ad runs or has already been prepared? Is the production house responsible …
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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.
