Facebook: The Revolutionist

At my last agency visit which was Facebook, I was surrounded by thought walls and emoji pillows and I was excited to hear amazing insights from a fellow Duck Alum. During one of the lectures I went to the bathroom and noticed that there was a full shelf dedicated to women products. I have never in my life been in a bathroom where those products are easily accessible and most importantly FREE. I was in the bathroom for like 10 minutes in awe haha, I wanted to take one and I didn’t even need it. When I got back to the conference room I reflected on how my future agency can really be a safe haven for women and how I can build facilities within my agency that supports women health, maternity and women’s mental health. 

I am a strong believer that women are the driving force of creative thinking. If we’re given the space and opportunity to express it, great work would come out of it. I’ve noticed that I’ve become numb to my surrounding environment(s) and I have failed to recognize that some of my basic needs aren’t met on a daily basis.  

Tylynn Burns

Hello From the Shadows

It’s an undeniable fact that I’m late to advertising.

The past few months I’ve felt like this fact has been my Achilles heel, especially since a good copywriting book takes time to showcase a curated craft.

I spent these months surrounded by other advertising students, watching to see how they carried themselves and crafted their own work. I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t too soon to get my voice heard before I even really knew what I was talking about – so I listened.

I am by no means a shy person (not many people volunteer to teach an entire cruise ship the Macarena at the age of three) but I wanted to make sure that before I spoke, I had some preliminary knowledge of the craft and culture I cared so much about.

At the time I wasn’t sure if I was doing the right thing, but this week has proven that I was. But I also wasn’t.

I’ve learned that being a watcher and listener is something I’ve learned an immense amount of knowledge through, and also something I want to continue doing. But at the same time, this week taught me the value of making myself heard.

Instead of waiting to raise my hand, I’ve found asking is the best way to get my questions answered. (Duh! It seems so simple).

I’ve also quickly realized how incredibly generous those in the advertising industry can be. I after speaking to a few writers, account managers, and friends, all were willing to give advice on how to genuinely better my book and craft.

My biggest take away from the trip is that there will always be people out there who brush you off, but there are also those who are rooting for you. All you need is a genuine willingness to learn and a hint of persistence.

With that said, below is my biggest take away from Sound Lounge on Monday afternoon:

“Advertising is a network of people who have saved each other’s asses.”

And so far, this seems very reassuringly true. You guys rule.

Mary Beth Carroll 

Advertising is a network of people who have saved each other’s asses

At the risk of sounding like the most cliché person of all time, successful advertising is a group effort. Creating a campaign requires the entire team as well as the client in order to make something great.

On that note don’t piss anyone off. There will come a time where your back is against the wall and you will need someone in the workplace to get you out of a jam, and you better hope they like you.

I spoke with an Account Executive at JWT who said that one of the first things she did her first week on the job was learn everyone’s names. That includes all departments, security and even custodial staff. If is often the Junior Account Executives jobs to set up meetings and conference rooms so that everything is ready when it begins. This includes the right amount of chairs, finger food, technology and everything in between. Be prepared to be overwhelmed, and also be prepared to ask for a little help. There’s no shame in needing a hand, just make sure you get them back.

Alek Weltin

5/14/2017

there are 17 sustainable development goals that 193 countries agreed on. the issues range from climate change to clean water to poverty reduction to women’s education. and while these goals have been set in place, how many people actually know of them. how is it reaching the masses? the individual countries? the men and women of each and every city? it’s on us to hold our government responsible, from local mayors to the president’s administration.

let’s make work for the united nations. we are the school that is spearheading work for climate change. we have the ability to take these 17 goals and drive them into localized communities. we have the creative ability to turn awareness into action. we can write, design, post, politicize, deconstruct, adapt, code, paint, brew, and ultimately, reimagine how the world at large works.

notes from the united nations:

-do something odd

-make scientists storytellers

-how do we motivate 193 countries in unison?

-broad shareability v. narrow action

-first global warming, then climate change, what is next?

kyle heiner 5.14.17

diversity of thought

if everyone in an agency comes from the same place; the same background, the same major, the same experiences, they will hit a ceiling. experiences influence insight. sometimes it pays to stray from the ‘right’ path so your unique experiences can help produce bigger and better ideas.

-Peri Langlois

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Wall Street

The allure of Wall Street is certainly tempting. I had to see it for myself.  The fast pace, the hustle, the ambition, late nights, early mornings, bars, expensive restaurants, the charging bull v the girl… it all adds to the common notion that ‘On Wall Street, money never sleeps.’ It’s certainly a different lifestyle than I am accustomed to, but I am familiar with hustling and grinding for what I want in life. Thus, if I wanted to live that Wall street lifestyle, I most certainly could. Nonetheless, I am glad I was able to gain a first-hand experience on the lifestyle of Wall Street due to this NYC trip. 

- Larryn Zeigler

“Advertising is a network of people who have saved each other’s asses”

At the risk of sounding like the most cliché person of all time, successful advertising is a group effort. Creating a campaign requires the entire team as well as the client in order to make something great.

On that note don’t piss anyone off. There will come a time where your back is against the wall and you will need someone in the workplace to get you out of a jam, and you better hope they like you.

I spoke with an Account Executive at JWT who said that one of the first things she did her first week on the job was learn everyone’s names. That includes ALL departments, security and even custodial staff. If is often part of a Junior Account Executives job to set up meetings and conference rooms so that everything is ready when it begins. This includes the right amount of chairs, finger food, technology and everything in between. Be prepared to be overwhelmed, and also be prepared to ask for a little help. There’s no shame in needing a hand, just make sure you get them back.

People of NY

Let me tell you about the people of New York.

The people of New York have a bad rep. They may not always greet you with a smile. They may not always ask you how your day is going. They’ll probably give you a dirty look if you’re walking slow on the sidewalk. But the people of New York all have an interesting story. 

I made it a point every day during the NY trip to venture off on my own. For a minimum of an hour a day I spent talking to strangers, searching for the best view, and trying to find the best slice of pizza. 

And despite all my interactions with people, I didn’t come across a single “mean New Yorker.” I shared a laugh with a grill cook late at night about how we both hated how customers always showed up right before closing time. I tried my best at bargaining with a man with a collection of pins that didn’t find mine as valuable. I exchanged a head nod and a chuckle with a mom of 3 kids trying to get them to all sit still on the subway. 

I strongly urge you to go out and listen. You don’t need to have a conversation with everyone you see, but you can listen in more than just one way. Put your phone on “Do Not Disturb” and observe. You might be blown away by the stories of the people around you.

-B