I don’t know if you ladies have read the Alek Journals but it was basically about a young man trying to find a job as an art director and he had 30 days to do it… And reading it, he has come up with some crazy but creative ways of getting the attention of …
How far is too far when trying to get a CD’s attention?
Career, EthicsAnswered by Jancy on September 13, 2004
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Would working for free jeopardize a future paid gig?
Career, EthicsAnswered by Jancy on September 13, 2004
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CDs have told me that they like my work and they would hire me if they were hiring. I’d offer to be an unpaid intern, but I’m not sure if this would be giving them the option of having my labour for free when they were originally going to hire me anyway (eventually, …
The top shops in Canada: inquiring Brit wants to know
Agency Life, CareerAnswered by Jancy on July 23, 2004
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I’m an award winning art director with over 5 years industry experience . I work in a top 10 UK ad agency and I want to move to Canada, but I’m not sure how best to approach agencies and, more importantly, which agencies are worth approaching . Could you please give me …
I’ve got an amazing ad idea for Nike. How can I get it to them?
Ads, Clients, CreativityAnswered by Jancy on July 10, 2004
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I have a great advertising idea for Nike and another manufacturer. Without a doubt – Nike, the manufacturer and myself stand to make a large amount of money. I found Nike’s advertising site which explains they are unable to accept any outside ideas. How would I get around …
Should I be a writer or an art director?
Art Direction, Career, CopywritingAnswered by Jancy on July 10, 2004
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I’m an art director, or at least I thought I was. I keep wondering if I wouldn’t make a better writer. My writer thinks I’m great with copy, and often jokes that he can just set up a hammock in the corner and let me take over. Know anyone who’s crossed over and …
Can I skip ad school with a promising but unpolished book?
Career, EducationAnswered by Jancy on July 10, 2004
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I’m about to enter my final year of undergrad studies at an American university and I have an inkling that copywriting is where my skills are most prevelant…I have written several ‘mock ads’ and I enjoyed it, but I also enjoy comedy writing for television…my main concern is that it seems that …
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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.
