We Need Another Term For “Book”
Books are printed, tactile things. They come in hard cover and soft cover. Dozens, hundreds, even thousands of pages. Some with pictures, some not. Dust jackets. Spines. Paper. Words. They are things...
View ArticleWould You Turn Down A Job Offer Right Now?
With more bad news from BBDO, The Richards Group and the entire media industry, the pink slip craze is alive and kicking. Layoffs still lurk on every corner. Hiring agencies are still hard to come by....
View ArticleDon’t Call It A Family
I should have known better. I should have known better than to think the worst was over. That the anecdotal hires and increased headhunter activity signaled a respite from the putrid pall of pink...
View ArticleThe (Not So) Nuanced Etiquette Of #PFTA
Chances are pretty good that if you’re reading this, you’re also following me on Twitter. Chances are also pretty good that you know about the #PFTA hash tag I created so that Animals could pass along...
View ArticleWealth? Nah, Just Sanity.
We don’t have expensive taste. Other than perhaps another bathroom (four people sharing a single bath doesn’t do much for one’s sense of privacy), we’ve got everything we need. We don’t want millions....
View ArticleIt’s The Most Wonderful (Stressful Angst-Ridden Worrysome) Time Of The Year
There are times I feel I’m writing as an authority on what to do after losing a job. I’ve gone through it three times! Look at me, I’m an expert! Then there are times when I feel as vulnerable as the...
View ArticleBlood On The Floor – By Brad Mislow
Tell me. When you have a killer idea, who do you trust more to get it through? An ego-driven, bombastic leader? Or a group of individually sound-minded, patient people who believe everyone should get...
View ArticleA Bitter Pill – By Brad Mislow (who’s not bitter)
I admit it. I’m a frequent visitor to advertising websites. Like the one you’re reading now. Then there’s Agencyspy, Adage, Adweek, Stuart Elliott’s New York Times ad column (yes, it’s still relevant)...
View ArticleThis Life Is Under Construction, Please Check Back Later
It was a tough decision to write this post. I’m someone who believes that when you think and act positively and with hope, those things come back to you. Likewise, the converse is true. We all know...
View ArticleThe Black Hole – by Brad
Anyone looking for a new gig knows that lonely and confusing feeling. The one which you’ve done all you can to get the attention of anyone who can hire you. You’ve emailed. You’ve called. You’ve...
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