I have enjoyed myself working as a copywriter for the last ten years, working in agency’s like McCann-Erickson, Bombay, and currently for an agency in Muscat (where I am a Consultant Creative Director). I have applied for immigration to Canada (the process is almost complete now) and am quite excited about making …
Moving to Canada: hot shops and salaries?
Career, SalaryAnswered by Jancy on October 8, 2003
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Cold calls vs. headhunters when you’re new to the country
CareerAnswered by Jancy on September 29, 2003
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My names Mike and I’m an Art Director that’s recently moved to Vancouver from Australia. I’m originally from Sydney where I worked as an AD for a successful local Australian agency. My question is what’s the best way to take on the market here as there is no means of a middle …
Is there value in ads being used to uplift society?
EthicsAnswered by Jancy on September 29, 2003
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I’m feeling a bit philosophical today, and reading your answer to a previous question got me thinking.
You say that it’s not necessarily our job to put up a positive portrayal of all that life should be to our impressionable youngsters (or something like that). But is there value in the possibility?
I mean, the …
Breaking in as a commercial photographer
CareerAnswered by Jancy on September 29, 2003
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I’ve just graduated from the Photography program at the Alberta College of Art and Design…I’m looking to do work for advertising agencies. I’ve been getting a lot of great feedback on my portfolio but getting ACTUAL JOBS have been hard to come by…any advice?
It’s always challenging breaking in. We suggest you seek the advice …
Where do creatives go once they get old?
CareerAnswered by Jancy on September 29, 2003
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Most creatives seem to be young. Where do creatives go once they get old? Do they lose their skills and get fired? Or do they voluntarily seek happiness in another career? I’m assuming not all of them become CDs. I am just wondering what opportunities and prospects are out …
If you could hire a dead ad guy…
Agency Life, ManagementAnswered by Jancy on September 29, 2003
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Dr. Frankenstein comes over one day and tells you he will revive any one ad god of your choice so you can hire him as a freelance consultant. Who do you pick? Is it Bernbach? David? Chiat? Leo?
If I really had to spend time with a dead guy I guess I’d have to say …
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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.
