June 2011
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October 2010
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September 2010
3 posts
WatchI’ve always thought of David McCandless’ data vis work to be half brilliant, half “ehhh” but I’m purely loving his TED Talk. There is definitely a beauty and elegance in conveying ideas through the visualization method. And hands down, it makes any information more interesting, no matter how trivial. This point is made perfectly with the data he chose to curate for...
June 2010
5 posts
A look into a completely irrelevant day in the...
Editor’s Note: This was originally written for an AAU Federalists Blog segment on entry-level life in the real agency world, but I believe it will be re-cut for a more “digestible” form. Since Media Guy’s official last day was yesterday and no one reads this Tumblr, here is the original, unedited version, posted for interweb posterity.
7:45am - Early day at the...
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*Update* Chopped a few seconds off...
April 2010
1 post
OMMAGOD!: A Social media panel @ OMMA SF
As a new addition to the Organic team, bright eyed, bushy-tailed, and fresh out of ad school, I can generally be categorized as a sort of receptacle for all things advertising. Good, bad, or unsound, it all goes in. This tends to be the case for most of my peers, since we have no real world experience to back up any harebrained ideas of our own. Let me clarify: this is the case about 99.9%...
March 2010
2 posts
WatchFor those of us who didn’t get to go to sxsw this year…
December 2009
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I heart Virgin America
…ignoring the fact that it’s located in the International terminal and I always forget, everything about this brand experience blows the other airlines out of the water. I am currently posting this from thousands of feet in the air, en route to San Diego (wifi on the house, until Jan 15). Oh, how I love you, Virgin. Let me count the ways:
1. Free premium drinks
2. Tweeting while...
November 2009
6 posts
WatchRemember when Hulu first came out? When it was the darling of the interwebs, touting brand spankin’ new innovation and promises of free entertainment for all? It’s supporters declared it as a game-changer in the future of television - a revelation that would undoubtedly make the experience of watching TV better for all involved. While I wholeheartedly agree that Hulu could play an...
The Last Campaign: How Experiences are Becoming... →
My quasi-boss at a Razorfish internship over the summer is getting some buzz for this article he recently posted on AdAge. The title pretty much says it all. If you simply can’t get enough, here’s an excerpt:
In fact, any planner worth his or her salt can reel off a stream of statistics pointing to advertising’s demise — or lack of effectiveness, at least…
But...
World Building in a Crazy World - Jonathan Harris →
Some excellent thoughts on the state of the digital world and how we should be moving forward accordingly. Put together by Jonathan Harris at UCLA’s Mobile Media Lecture Series.
October 2009
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“I was ready to jump off the balcony of my office,” (Randy) Phillips says. “We...”
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From the Entertainment Weekly cover story about the documentary about Michael Jackson’s preparation for his come-back shows immediately before his death in July. I think this quote says a lot about the man as an artist. I do find myself wondering — if this is true, how many of Prince’s great...
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A Student's Take on the Planning-ness Conference
Sorry for the late post. After a fantastic weekend full of inspired and inspiring moments, I’m just now getting to the sink full of dishes, neglected dogs, and the work precariously piled up on my desk. I handed over mind and body to work for the 4A’s Planning-ness conference in exchange for entry and the opportunity to interact with some of the big names that we student-folk...
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How Nonsense Sharpens the Intellect →
Another NYT article to think about on motivation, the human need for things to make sense, and implicit learning. You know that feeling you get when you are faced with something perplexing - a profound “sensation of the absurd.” Much like when we come across a three-dollar bill or a story that doesn’t make sense (or a bad date?). “We’re so motivated to get rid of that feeling...
August 2009
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Seeking →
An interesting article on the brain circuitry that contributes to our (sometimes compulsive) information seeking. It explains our culture’s addiction to Google, Twitter and texting.
I had no idea my obsessive hours-long Wikipedia jags were hardwired. An excerpt:
Ever find yourself sitting down at the computer just for a second to find out what other movie you saw that actress in, only...
July 2009
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June 2009
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I Need a Job - Esquire →
One of the best reads I’ve come across in a while - probably because I’m closing in on graduation and I hate my life right now. Click the link and read the whole article. You’ll find little goodies like how to write a crappy cover letter that won’t get you an interview and an even crappier one that might.
Here’s an excerpt:
I eventually found myself sitting across...
Influx Curated 2009
I had the pleasure of attending my very first Influx Curated event this past Thursday. The format was quick-paced at a 5 minutes per speaker. As one attender tweeted, “One thing I love about this conference format is that if one presenter doesnt float your boat, in 5min theres another.” So true.
If you want the full tweet by tweet account, you can see it on my Twitter at...
Think Intern Scholarship Contest →
Cool idea from Think Intern - A scholarship you can win by submitting 140 characters or less on what makes our generation unique. $3,000 for a sentence? That’s pretty tweet-worthy.
Submissions are being accepted until August 15th.
Dad's Life Lessons #43
Yesterday, I had lunch with with my Dad. One-on-one time with him these days is getting to be a rare commodity. Why does it always take so long for irresponsible daughters to appreciate their well-meaning Dad’s? I can’t even begin to think about how my life would be so much better if I had actively listened to his advice all those times.
It’s as if he feels there’s an...
BooneOakley "Agency Site" →
This is how you do it. Be sure to check out their vision statement as well.
May 2009
6 posts
Transformer USB Flash Drive →
Pretty much just awesome.
WatchA little ode to my first dog that I created with some pretty fledgling final cut/illustrator/photoshop skills. Stay tuned for Chapter 2, featuring Bear’s bitchin’ little sis, Riley.
Social Distribution by John Borthwick →
February 2009
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September 2008
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August 2008
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WatchFridges: The Dark Story of an Abandoned Refridgerator
Acclaimed Japanese animation that’s paired with a sweet soundtrack