I started my career in TV, home of the Emmys. Lots of folks I know won them and it’s great that they got recognized for how good they were at their jobs. Of course, anyone whose ever entered a competition like that will tell you there are an awful lot of politics involved but nevertheless, the shiny award looks great in your office.
I used to call on ad agencies, and that business is home of the Clios, Effies, and a bunch of others. the media buyers didn’t win them – usually I’d see them in a creative’s office or on some account person’s shelf. They too got recognized for being good and having the scratch to afford the entry fees. Continue reading
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Filed under Growing up, Helpful Hints, Reality checks
The Blues Brothers
As you’re reading this, I’m heading down to Myrtle Beach for a few days of golf with a dozen of my closest friends. One of the things we do there besides play golf is eat, and since the food in Myrtle, with a few exceptions, is not very good, we cook a lot. While cooking is going on, we generally watch old movies. “Guy movies.” You know – stupid comedies from which almost any guy can quote a line or two. Animal House. Caddyshack (hey, it’s a golf trip!). And usually The Blues Brothers. Continue reading
Filed under Thinking Aloud
Optical Illusions
I’ve always thought optical illusions were fun. There’s a great piece in the current Scientific American that gets into the neuroscience of illusion and while it may be kind of heavy reading, the examples are worth looking at. Some of them will blow your mind, others are just funny. But you can’t believe that you can’t make your mind resolve what you know is there vs. what you think you’re seeing. Continue reading
Filed under Reality checks, Thinking Aloud
