Permission To Suck

Flashing the Middle Finger at the Dreaded Middle

Sunday, August 29, 2010

I’m screwed. The flight is full. I need to go where I’m going but there are only middle seats. Isle seat gate keepers refuse to look me in the eye. Creativity has a middle seat and as with airlines, you never want to be in it.

Taking with Creative Director – Adam Cohen

Monday, March 15, 2010

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Meet Adam. He's determined to unite talent - his own. A first-class writer and a first-rate illustrator equals a great cartoonist. A great cartoonist makes an exceptional ad man, screen writer and film director. Listen to his insightful thoughts about creativity.

VW ‘Punch Dub’ Ad is the Winner of the Super Bowl Spots

Monday, February 8, 2010

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Just in case you were wondering about my opinion, Volkswagen is the ad winner - for my money (not that it has anything to do with my money) - of the 2010 Superbowl spots and here's why.

Feels Like a Portfolio Review

Sunday, January 31, 2010

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This isn’t much different than a job interview or portfolio showing. Matthew Kalish Biography (via Filmaka): My goal has always been to tell moving stories; to entertain, delight, question and hopefully inspire. I grew up on Long Island, NY and attended Ithaca College where I graduated with a photo degree. I made a student 16mm more »

Fun Word Play

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

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The Washington Post's Style Invitational asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter, and supply a new definition.

Random Creative Thinker – Robin Williams Video

Thursday, December 10, 2009

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Discuss creativity and my embodied mock-up resembles random thinkers; those who, when confronted with a problem, make seemingly crazy connections that are nonetheless worth exploring. And – who is more random than Robin Williams?

Create Intangible Satisfaction – Rory Sutherland

Thursday, October 22, 2009

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In this video Sutherland reveals what I love about advertising. At its best, advertising adds value by altering our perception of the product. This may sound dirty but increasing your works intrinsic value would do wonders to your emotional health regardless of form, would it not? Adding intangible value can be just as satisfying as “real” value according to Rory Sutherland.