What do you think about leave-behinds? I’ve heard both sides of the arguement, ‘they make you more memorable/ they’re just trash they throw away’. What’s your take? Do you like them?
A shitty leave behind will be thrown away. But a good one is a very smart idea. People like us see so many people, …
What’s your take on leave-behinds?
Career, CreativityAnswered by Jancy on January 27, 2003
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What’s been the toughest moment of your career?
CareerAnswered by Jancy on January 27, 2003
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Here’s a tough cookie for you.
What was the hardest moment of your amazing career and why? What can other people in the industry learn from that? Thanks Jancy…:)
Since Janet’s not here I’ll speak only for myself. There are so many hard moments it’s hard to pick one Biggest. This business is not for sissies. …
What’s the best design/advertising magazine?
Ads, Creativity, DesignAnswered by Jancy on January 27, 2003
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If you were stuck in a deserted island and you could only get by subscription one design/advertising magazine, which one would it be and why?
It would have to be Communication Arts, out of Palo Alto, CA. The Bible. The best awards annual in the world (neck and neck with the One …
Which creative candidate is more qualified?
CareerAnswered by Jancy on January 27, 2003
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You are presented with 2 candidates. Who makes the best impression for you : The first one is fresh from a reknowned university, with some experience but a solid portfolio, the second one has no university degree but has acquired knowledge from a broad range of sources, and a few years …
Sneaking into creative through accounts or media
CareerAnswered by Jancy on January 27, 2003
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I’m a student at a Toronto college where for the first two years of the program, everybody learns about everything. In the final year, you are allowed to “stream” into the area that interests you most: Creative, Account Services or Media Planning & Buying. The final semester is supposed to be an …
Field marketing companies, Part II
Agency Life, CareerAnswered by Jancy on January 26, 2003
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Thanks for your earlier comments, but what if that is exactly what you are trying to do already but nobody will give you any thought. I think field marketing is a great service for most Agencies to offer their clients in addition to everything else…don’t you agree? What can one do to …
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'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.
