Accidentally timed for the current rash of DDB reflections* - Tom Yobage, one of DDB's best copywriters, on Bob Levenson, their best.

Thanks Tom!

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*What is the argument for swapping a famous, beloved brand name for a little-known, little cared for one?

Derek's cunningly worked out plan continues, next stop; Abbott Mead Vickers.

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#Advertising #Creativity #Marketing #Copywriter

Had a great chat with Derek.

In part 1, we cover -

Alan Parker,

Tim Delaney,

John Webster,

Robin Wight,

Ron Collins,

Andrew Rutherford

and earning a 'Seymour' whilst

Geoffrey was still in short pants.

Hope you enjoy it.

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A post about creating a print campaign using marker pens, typewriters, 10 x 8 sheets of film, set builders and all manner of long forgotten stuff.

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#Advertising #Creativity #Marketing

How the hell do you navigate between the differing demands from client, agency, film production company and creatives and come out with a unadulterated masterpiece?
AMV/BBDO's uber producer Yvonne Chalkley explains.

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#Creativity #Advertising #GuinnessSurfer #Marketing

There's a lot of people out there telling you exactly how to create ads like the great ads they...like.

There are a few who tell you exactly how to create ads like the great ads they did.
Like Steve Hudson (thepowerofadvertising.com).

We had a great chat, enjoy:
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Ninety-something percent of creative people are introverts.

So how the bejesus are we supposed to do chemistry meetings and present pitches to complete strangers?

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I thought dump my stuff from hard drives onto a youtube channel.
Starting with podcasts, adding other reels as we go.
It's at - www.youtube.com/@StuffFromTh....
I have a lot of stuff.
Do press subscribe, it'll be embarrassing if my subscriber numbers are ratioed by the number of video.
Dx