Jancy,
I’m a student. I just got an assignment designing a centerfold to a magazine that is distributed in over five cities in the country. But it’s a magazine for marijuana health. I don’t smoke, but of course I took the assignment. It’s a great, creative, tie-dye opportunity. But even though the magazine is so BIG, is it tacky to put …
Should weed work be put in my portfolio?
Creativity, EthicsAnswered by Jancy on September 1, 2011
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Creative Circus vs, Portfolio Center?
Design, EducationAnswered by Jancy on August 31, 2011
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Dear Jancy: what are your thoughts about the Creative Circus and Portfolio Center for a prospective student in graphic design..I’ve visited both schools but still not sure where I should go. I liked the whole vibe and energy at CC but I think it might be a little more geared towards advertising. Do you think the design program at CC …
Having trouble getting more out of my internship
Agency Life, CareerAnswered by Jancy on August 30, 2011
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Hello Jancy,
I’ve been working really hard towards getting an AD internship in a good agency and was ecstatic to have gotten it.
I’ve been with the agency for over a month and seem to spend more time looking for work than working. It is a busy agency with a lot of creatives working over time and I feel bad working on …
How can I make the most of my job seeking time?
CareerAnswered by Jancy on August 19, 2011
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Hello Jancy,
I’ve recently completed a freelance placement, have refined my portfolio and sent them out to agencies again. Besides working on my book, how can I make the most of my time while looking for my first full-time advertising job? Would like some advice!
Go for face time with senior creative people at any shop that’s of interest. Offer to buy …
Making the switch from accounts to copywriting
Career, CopywritingAnswered by Jancy on August 16, 2011
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I want to switch directions in my career. I graduated from university a couple of years ago with a bachelor’s in Marketing and Communications. I have about a year and a half of agency experience – part of that was as an admin assistant, and the other part is as an account exec. I thought that account management was what …
I’m a suit who should’ve been a creative… HELP!
CareerAnswered by Jancy on August 5, 2011
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Dear Jancy,
I love your book!
I recently just finished an ad internship at a very prominent digital agency in the midwest. With a degree in business, I worked in the account management dept. I quickly became frustrated with the stereotype that only the creatives think of the ideas, and that AMs had no place in concepting.
At a young age I was …
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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.
