Kiwi Ad Kid

helloyoucreatives: Two girls one cup plus children. Seriously...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:44:34 +1300

Two girls one cup plus children. Seriously it works.

Is it sad that I instantly recognised each of these?

If there's one thing I learnt while completing a Bachelor's degree in New Zealand...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:53:28 +1300

It’s the words to many classic kiwi hits after being on hold with Studylink for a total of about 15 hours of my life. They really need a playlist with a duration that exceeds that of their maximum hold time. You can only listen to Slice of Heaven so many times in the space of an hour without sprouting ginger hairs.

I don’t even know about advertising anymore. I don’t know if it’s a genuine loss of interest or if I’ve become disheartened by this fruitless job search. I’m still looking but yeeeah…

Studying media at University of Auckland this year. Got into a fairly exclusive screenwriting paper, so I’m excited for that! Wish me luck!

A-Listers? Check. Clear message? Check. Virality? Check. Catchy...

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 14:59:00 +1300

A-Listers? Check.

Clear message? Check.

Virality? Check.

Catchy as jingle? CHEEEECCCKKK.

The perfect example of simple yet effective? I don’t quite understand why celebrities would get behind it though when it’s likely that MANY people use it to illegally share their work. Must have been a huge payday. Though I’m not surprised a website that is 4% of the internet has enough to throw down thousands to Kanye West for speak for less than five seconds. Also, 4% OF THE INTERNET?

Jake/Bender + Finn/Fry (Credit: wondercat)

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +1300

Jake/Bender + Finn/Fry

(Credit: wondercat)

Neglect, excitement and dolla dolla bills

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 23:55:00 +1300

So this blog hasn’t moved for a long while now but I thought I’d pop in for an update!

One - I’m home from Australia, have been for over a month and it feels great. Missing a few faces in Melbourne but I’m so fortunate to have had that experience. It was amazing. I’m so grateful for all that I learnt (which is a ton).

Two - The “job opportunity” in Auckland which was a large part of why I didn’t stay on in Melbourne a bit longer, ended up being pretty crap. Did some useful stuff, but ultimately it went nowhere, which is a bummer, but I’m past it and looking forward to the future already!

Three - Graduation next month!!! I didn’t count on it happening even a tiny bit until I was sure I had passed my final paper. But I got the mark this morning and it was better than expected and I’m so excited now.

Four - I’m going into DDB tomorrow! It’s just a chat, so I don’t expect anything to come of it, but I’m still excited. If anyone has any tips for leaving a lasting impression, that’d be great!

Five - Will work for food/experiences ultimately leading to food.

thewishfulfillingtree: Emotion proof mascara

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:52:18 +1200

thewishfulfillingtree:

Emotion proof mascara

The decision is final.

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:50:00 +1200

I’m going home as planned just in case anyone was interested. I won’t bore you with the details but a few more factors to consider came up and now it definitely seems like the best thing to do.

I’m going to miss Melbourne and hope I move here one day, but dammit, I’m excited to go home!

A font for dyslexics

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:46:32 +1200

A font for dyslexics:

“My eyes are, like, gliding over the letters as if they were lubed up or something…”

helloyoucreatives: If you’re a designer you should make these...

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:59:23 +1200

helloyoucreatives:

If you’re a designer you should make these every day.

fastcompany: Where we’re going, we don’t need laces. This Is...

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:54:37 +1200

fastcompany:

Where we’re going, we don’t need laces. This Is Heavy: Nike Unveils Marty McFly’s Self-Lacing MAG Sneakers. See more pics and video.

Fork in the Road: Further Mulling

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:12:03 +1200

So I have to make one of those decisions that could take my life in two very directions. It basically boils down to whether I want to continue studying or not but I definitely want to be working regardless. So do I…

a) Give up on the idea of further study for now and stay at BoilerRoom for a couple more months with free accommodation, an extended work stint that’ll look awesome on my CV, and more of a chance that my boss will bend over backwards for me to get a job in Auckland

or…

b) Make plans for study in 2012, leave Melbourne as planned, go straight into an awesome full-time job where I’ll pretty much be on my own (so it won’t be much of a learning experience) but the hours will allow me to both work and study throughout the year.

The people (and money (to me)) are awesome at both so that’s not an issue, just… I wish the Auckland position could wait until I the extra couple of months were over! But it’s not a perfect world, is it? Maybe there’s a chance I can find another advertising job that will allow me to study? No?

How would having both a Bachelor of Business (majoring in advertising (and management)) and Diploma in Advertising Creativity REALLY benefit me other than helping me to understand both sides of an agency better? Would my chances of getting a job in either side be significantly greater because of this fact?

If you bothered reading this, thank you, but can I ask for one more thing?

Help?

Advertising Agency: McCann Erickson Belgrade, SerbiaCreative...

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:00:06 +1200

Advertising Agency: McCann Erickson Belgrade, Serbia
Creative Directors: Jana Savic Rastovac, Vladimir Cosic
Art Directors: Marija Milankovic, Lidija Milovanovic
Copywriter: Marija Milankovic
Photographer: Marko Savic
New business manager: Milos Stankovic
Published: August 2011

andrewtiu: Really cool fashion ad showing...

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:59:52 +1200

andrewtiu:

Really cool fashion ad showing that stereotypical model in a new light. Definitely find this fun and enjoyable. Props to my little Tumblr star, musingsinfemininity, for this.

nevver: Ursus Wehrli

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:01:05 +1200

nevver:

Ursus Wehrli

Riiight. Good one.

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:00:05 +1200

Riiight. Good one.

I love this!!(via fyeahadvertising)

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:00:45 +1200

I love this!!

(via fyeahadvertising)

Advertising Agency: Jandl, Bratislava, SlovakiaCreative...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:00:05 +1200

Advertising Agency: Jandl, Bratislava, Slovakia
Creative Director: Pavel Fuksa
Art Director: Alexis Blanco
Copywriter: Eugen Suman
Published: August 2011

weblast: TopGear Magazine: Road safety, Social...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:05:06 +1200

weblast:

TopGear Magazine: Road safety, Social media

Thames
Paul Johnson just checked in @ the bottom of the river Thames.
Driving and social media just don’t mix.

Advertising Agency: N=5, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, Chicago, USAExecutive...

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:01:00 +1200

Advertising Agency: Ogilvy & Mather, Chicago, USA
Executive Creative Director: Joe Sciarrotta
Creative Directors: Dave Metcalf, Chris Turner
Art Director: Vince Soliven
Copywriter: Andrew Gall

stepa: Advertising Agency: JWT New York

Sun, 28 Aug 2011 18:01:05 +1200

stepa:

Advertising Agency: JWT New York