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Re: Sterling Cooper Has 'Effect' on Industry (the Real One) - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:29:21 -0000

As a former agency man who is now on the client side, seeing the creatives come in and pitch wearing their latest trendy clothes makes us think they would rather be in a bar hitting on the ladies than at a desk being brilliant on demand (what we pay for). Should they be in a suit? No. But try not to look like its a Saturday and you were surprised you were called in. (At least for the pitch)

Re: Craigslist Ad of the Day: Kids Bracelet - $20 - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:33:56 -0000

Priceless.

Re: Anonymous Tipster Presents Question: Please Help Answer - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:39:19 -0000

That's a tough one. Agency B needs to weigh a few things. 1) Will going around Agency A put a damper on any future projects together (i.e. feed yourself today, by eating tomorrow's food)? 2) Will going direct to to Client A create an untenable working relationship with Agency A (limited access to creative strategy making it difficult to tie two campaigns together)? 3) In your agreement with Agency A, did you sign or agree to a non-compete, preventing you from doing what you want? 4) Can your goals be met simply by approaching Agency A leadership and restructuring the deal so that your team is 100% represented at all levels of account work, thereby avoiding the mishandling the client issue?

Agencies are overly protective and shortsighted by nature, they feel the wolves at the door at all times ready to take their prime kills. While I understand where Agency A is coming from, I think Agency B has several options to move forward in a way that will satisfy everyone.

Re: Effective or Offensive: WWF Uses 9/11 to Illogical Point - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:29:05 -0000

This campaign is highly offensive. Is it possible the team in Brazil had no clue how deeply the entire country felt that loss?

For shame on the WWF. They are coming close to PETA-level crazy ads.

Re: This Shark Finning Ad is Chilling (not the relaxing kind) - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:35:22 -0000

It should have aired during Shark Week!

Re: OMG: Butt Spray - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:34:03 -0000

Is this a joke? I hope so. The visuals of the plumbers smelling each others' butts, and the spraying up the dress and down the front of the workout pants, will probably keep me awake tonight in pure terror.

And, do we have a new Billie Mays?

Re: Intern Insights: Wheaties Rebrands Towards Men (Uh, What?) - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:58:13 -0000

Seems like the kid has it down. Good job Ryan, now where's that coffee?

Re: Craigslist Ad of the Day: Delusional Finance Guy Asks for What All Men Want, Live-in Eye Candy - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:46:05 -0000

Countdown to a possible assault in 3...2...1...

Re: Blind Item: Which Agency Fired an Employee for Masturbating at his Desk? - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:59:03 -0000

And lo, on July 14, 2009, the words "peep booth" were introduced on AgencySpy. The people watched and approved.

Re: From the Recruiter's Desk: The Value of LinkedIn Groups for Your PR Career - mediabistro.com: PRNewser

clientsideshowbob — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:46:32 -0000

The challenge, I find, is that once you start working somewhere, you are automatically bombarded by link requests from your new colleagues and team mates. How do you then go and join these groups without your current employer finding out?

Re: Blind Item: Which Agency Fired an Employee for Masturbating at his Desk? - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:21:25 -0000

He went into work early so he could visit with Rosie and her sisters? How, pre-tell, did no one catch on before? And as a digital agency, you would think someone in IT would be watching the sites visited like a hawk.

Re: Deep Desk Dickin’ 3: Sex In An Advertising Office - AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:25:51 -0000

You guys get the greatest stuff! Tips, inside information, and now porn worthy of... well, it doesn't look like the best porn.

I'm betting the people in that firm are desperately trying to keep in their laughter, after recognizing the table and sweater in their breakroom and on their boss. hehehe

Re: Bounty Hunting for Rare and Deadly Reptiles - mediabistro.com: PRNewser

clientsideshowbob — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:36:31 -0000

This contest seems extremely reckless. WHile I'm sure their lawyers probably have liability shields built in, to me this is just one hillbilly away from a huge PR disaster. "Joe Bob Pickens Dies wrestling anaconda for S.D. zoo."

Re: What's in a Logo? - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:51:36 -0000

Chrysalis may be NSFW - LOL

Re: Reader Vitriol: “Did Your Panties Get A Little Wet?” - AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:59:21 -0000

this person seems much like a waffle, I just wish he would commit to an opinion. LOL

Either way, the language is pretty much uncalled for, though I think we all know a few NY creative types who believe that their shit should be spit polished next to a Clio or Pencil or Silver Apple or something.

Dude - the ad world is too depressing right now for you to be adding to it

Re: Tourism Montreal Seeks Gay Tourists with ‘Cheeky’ Video - AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:50:50 -0000

I'm not sure that helps the gay cause. It reinforces terrible stereotypes.

For shame.

Re: 10 Signs You’re About To Get Laid Off - AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:52:56 -0000

Oh, there are so many other signs. For those in small to mid-size firms (under 200 people), do the CEO and CFO spend a lot of time behind closed doors, and neither of them look happy?

Do you get the surprise announcement that, finally, you are getting the help you've been requesting on an account, but it is someone younger and with less experience (read: cheaper)?

Are you kept in the "close hold" and know all the dirty dirty going on, when the CEO asks you to take on New Biz for your team? FYI - if you don't get that new biz in say two weeks, dunh dunh dunh.

Does it seem really important that lights get turned off, and that all computers have their Power Save features enabled? And does it seem like months since the company provided spoons or sugar for the coffee area? Is there a ban on color (or any) printing, aside from the green benefits?

So many more...

Re: The Tits Of BBDO China - AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:13:08 -0000

WTF. I mean, WTF. That is wrong with a capital lawsuit. Couldn't even watch it all the way through.

Re: Apple Calls Microsoft Out, and it Burns Good - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:59:06 -0000

and the unspoken point about Apple not needing to spend their ad dollars to fix their products... elephant in the room.

Re: Apple Calls Microsoft Out, and it Burns Good - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:57:38 -0000

microsoft's campaign is well executed, but i think it comes about two years too late. Now MS is seen as reactionary and slow to catch up, and Apple can keep steamrolling them with their clever ads.

Re: When White Guys Rap - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:22:30 -0000

WTF?

Re: Raw and Uncut - AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 10:47:07 -0000

There will always be a certain amount of ego in advertising - whether you are on the design or account side. It just comes with the territory; you need to believe in yourself and your skills first, or you will never do even adequate work for your clients. Do most people with big egos stay in advertising? I don't have a solid answer for that, but my guess is that a decent percentage explore their other options and come back to the ad world (probably a little humbled, but no one will be able to tell).

Re: Oink! Oink! The Pigs Of The Biz Get Called Out - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:08:15 -0000

It's funny cuz it's true

Re: What Bill Gates Sees When He Looks in the Mirror - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:27:11 -0000

Awesome campaign. Awesome.

Re: This Image Needs a Headline - mediabistro.com: AgencySpy

clientsideshowbob — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:55:00 -0000

"She needed the money"