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Re: It's OK. You can tell me.

Kissmyblackads — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:16:54 -0000

Those eyes and that hair are going to look great peeking out from just about any chapeau. What's the problem. I too suffer from a hat addiction. There I said it. Hats' hats' hats, there is no wrong hat. There are only wrong wearers.

Re: Lexus Takes a Break to Advertise to African Americans - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:30:39 -0000

IOU a blog post. Because I'm sampling this one.

Re: The success of mobile donations for Haitian relief is captured in one simple tweet

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:54:31 -0000

Oh yeah, I'm borrowing. :)

Re: The success of mobile donations for Haitian relief is captured in one simple tweet

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:54:10 -0000

This is amazing. It show the inherent and under appreciated power of social media. Conversely it demonstrates the power of POC and their presence in social media.

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 23:27:38 -0000

Huh, wha... zoinks!!!(* sfx: assorted cartoon sound effects signaling surprise*) Jeepers Velma!?

Ruh-Roh Shaggy!!!

Nah Hol'on dere Amos... Andy's gon' get us in trouble wit dem' dere good white folks!!!

Somehow magically we completely agree. This is all I've been saying all along.

"It just looks like advertising is the last on that list" (It's not, but I get your point)

For the record: I support Julius and many others in the same cause 110%. Even you.

Check me out some time;
http://kissmyblackads.blogs...

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:22:10 -0000

sam-mike-jack,
do you even know what deflection means??? care to point out where the deflection was? No, you don't because you can't.

Do you realize there is a major class action law suit in the works against advertising agencies and their clients for racist practices?

Your naiveté seems to grow with every word you write. You simply don't know very much and seem to be very proud of your ignorance.

I'm trying to put it to you in the nicest manner possible. Here is a good link for you:

http://advervecast.blogspot...

Read for yourself: http://adage.com/results?en...

Add this site to your reading: http://multicultclassics.bl...

as always, it's been fun.

Re: KFC Knows How to Put White Guys at Ease - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 14:47:57 -0000

Wow.

Re: why you should be burning bridges

Kissmyblackads — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:22:46 -0000

Dope, dope, dope!
This is the mentality that led me to start my own little shop. I have eight years and running! The one caveat I would issue : This does not apply to people (in most instances).

This concept also embodies my view of marriage. In that I've thrown the concept of divorce out the window. It's just not an option. Only in the most extreme cases would I get a divorce. I believe in exhausting all avenues first.

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:46:17 -0000

Sam-mike-jack,
Dear kind young man,
You keep referring to me as if I'm not in the conversation and directing your comments to the others here. It's OK to speak to me directly. You don't have to sell me or yourself out here, I won't bite. Honestly, I'd be more inclined to help you than hurt you.

I think it is wonderful if you don't experience any prejudice and or racism. That is what I'm all about, I hope none of us here ever have to experience any unfair treatment.

My earlier comments were simply about the hardship many before me and I have sometimes faced in this industry. If you don't have to face it then people like harry webber, sanford moore and many many others work has not been in vain.

Please don't feel that you have to make another person of color with an opposing view your adversary to please other people you may think will be impressed and more readily accept you.

Listen, I'm not saying I hate advertising and all the people who work in it are evil. I have had the absolute best times of my life working in this industry. I have even made a ton of money in this business. I have met the coolest people in my life in advertising of every hue, race creed, ethnicity, religion, what have you. There are a lot of wonderful people in this business. Even the really cool people who publish this blog, who have been so kind to even have me as a guest blogger here.

So if you see no racism, nothing could make me happier. But you can't suggest what my peers might think. I have access to some of the most successful people of color in this industry. They have made it to the highest levels of this industry. They are not walking around blaming every personal failure on racism, but by the same token they are not denying its existence.

You don't really think that you are the only person of color who can differentiate personal or "portfolio" shortcomings from outside sources of influence do you?

No one is pointing fingers (unless you are point one at me). Just calling out ill will where we see it. Please don't delude yourself.

As I said before, I really do wish you all the best.

Re: The first BnB “I Love Black Men” week

Kissmyblackads — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:58:09 -0000

This going to be a great week indeed! Run it fellas!!!

What a great idea.

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:45:07 -0000

As you can see, Pasty has no interest in addressing your point on commentary, instead focusing on the tiniest grammatical error to condemn your entire point of view.

Stereotypes makes some very strong and valid points. Could you craft a worthy counterpoint Pasty?

Come'on you got it in ya. We promise not to grade you on spelling.

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:43:03 -0000

@Stereotypes, Well stated.

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:28:00 -0000

Bigwheels you care to contribute constructively to the conversation or just name-calling? Your support and help are needed as well. You are welcome to give your honest opinion.

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:24:42 -0000

gold no show, why do you find it necessary to brag in your title name every time you post here? My position was made clear above. You can read it for yourself. (care to be specific about your complaint with me?)

Why is my opinion considering wallowing. It would seem every time you post here with that title you are wallowing in the glory day of your statuette. What have you done personally to help this cause of diversity? Perhaps we could have a more constructive conversation. Interested? Let's me and you make a difference.

Let's talk, seriously.

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:06:43 -0000

@Pasty I never said or implied any such lie. I never said, "you imply that this group of people is better, stronger, faster, smarter, than their already-hired white counterparts."

Never. That is your erroneous take my words. Can you show me where I once said that? It is a lie that I don't believe and never stated, thus rendering your made up argument irrelevant.

Minorities have been successful in every field of their endeavor,
So what are you even suggesting here?

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:02:52 -0000

@Pasty I never said any such lie.

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:03:16 -0000

"Wanting to increase diversity and open access to more minorities and people of different backgrounds is spot-on."

Then we agree.

"But pointing at the entire industry as if it's some sort of hidden, backwards, segregated secret society just doesn't ring true."

That was Julius' opinion. From the point of view of many, which you can't seem to imagine not completely understanding, It would seem very secretive and clandestine at times.

Who's to say what tone is correct? The privileged or the denied?

Why does a privileged insider who has never walked in the shoes of the truly denied have the arrogance to imagine how the truly denied outsider should speak of their own roles & restitution?

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:50:50 -0000

sam I hope you know jack about the history in this business. no one ever said they couldn't get jobs. I never disagreed with that. about adversity, it was a great effort and I'm sure julius will keep the heat coming. but high school is not the only place where awareness and change are needed. you should really study up on these things. insert something here about know your history or being forced to repeat it. I wonder if you could answer any of those question while you're cosigning for HH??

best wishes to you & may you have a wonderful and prosperous career.

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:30:37 -0000

HH, You really are showing just how removed you are from this situation. You really believe that thousands of creatives (and many more afraid to speak out for fear of retribution) are wrong on this issue. I have never doubted some minorities are "talented as hell." And I'd really like to see your numbers on "finance and dentistry" diversity statistics. I'm pretty certain you are wrong. This industry's numbers are on diversity are paltry at best. I suspect you choice those fields of finance and dentistry due to educational & trade requirements, so of course minorities must not be doing well there, right??

You are right, inequality sucks and we don't know if diversity training helps. I agree legislation or a law suit is needed.

The sad fact that you and many others are ignoring is "people of a more diverse background" do know about and work in this industry everyday. HELLO!!! Horton, hear the Whos hooting in Whoville already! No personal offense but that old hat line about knowing in high school is so played out. As I said before we've been hearing it for over 40 years. If I could get just you to understand that it would be a HUGE leap for us all.

The talent is there -- It is immense -- It exist at all levels -- it has been here for years. The talent is already in the industry and more is graduated every year. Every step of the way discrimination is a huge issue for nearly every one of them. I could show you more kick-ass books than you could shake a pasty Creative Director's finger at. But it has made no difference.

No one is making excuses. OK, maybe Al Sharpton... sometimes, but he doesn't count.

OK, HH (if that is your real name...) to prove my point about the talent being here for a loooong ass time; here's a lil quiz fer ya:

Who wrote the phrase, "Strong enough for a man, but made for a woman?"

Who wrote, "I'm stuck on a band-aid -- cause a band-aid's stuck on me?"

Who came up with the concept of the Pillsbury Dough-Boy?

Who wrote the brand story that created the hip-hop image of Sprite that wiped "7-Up" off the map? Have you seen a 7-up lately?

While your at it look up Georg Olden and learn a thing or two about that cbs "eye" logo that's still in use today.

There are so many more but I just don't have time. But I can tell you this, most of those people may have felt isolated in there dept at the time, but their brilliance was no isolated occurrence.

One.

Re: Adversi+y Mission Lives Beyond OneClub Split - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:27:29 -0000

HH you can't be serious. Just like everything else in this country the odds are more against minorities. I'm not inferring that it is impossible, but it is just hard enough to be missed as a viable career choice.

And once you get into advertising as a minority the odds become even greater to have a long term successful career. It's tough for anyone, but with added stress, tension, shortchanging, favoritism and racial/gender bias that is so commonplace in this industry it's a wonder anyone "other" can make it past the front desk.

It comes down to ethnicity way more often than you can imagine. I know tons of people with the same story, "they called and said they loved my book, but I was treated like crap and sent me packing when they saw my skin color."

Why would you start with just high schools when you have seasoned people in the business. I would suggest recruiting laterally instead of this bottom up strategic failure of the past 40 years. The "diverse crowd" already exist, the segregation is the problem.

Re: similarities with disruption

Kissmyblackads — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:24:19 -0000

I can't wait to buy your book. And post about it.

Re: Opposed to Obama's Healthcare Reform? Guess You're a Racist - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:58:59 -0000

Kiran, I'm borrowing this post.

Re: are you choosing the extraordinary?

Kissmyblackads — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:34:50 -0000

Brilliant! I'm going to incorporate a lil extraordinary into my day/week.

Re: two ideas for creating something new

Kissmyblackads — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:59:02 -0000

I really like this message. I don't take "steal" to mean directly plagiarize as much as allow the influence or even confluence of ideas and inspiration to grossly inform the conceptualization process. The problem too often in "copying" lies in the execution portion of the process. It is the single most obvious attribution of any project. It's the concepts that can be most malleable and applicable to a myriad of endeavors. I also believe that concepts are the easiest to come by if the proper tools of creativity are the foundation of said projects.

Re: Microsoft Reduces Store Employees to Dancing Fools - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

Kissmyblackads — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:51:41 -0000

Don't embarrass MC Hammer.