Some got got laid off and found better shops or started their own agencies.
Others wrote books, opened bakeries, or joined the Peace Corps.
Whatever they’re doing, these are people who were handed a pile of shit and used it as fertilizer. They lost their jobs in advertising, and rather than play the victim, saw an opportunity to do something amazing.
If you’re one of these people, or know someone who is, I want to hear from you. Once the stories and logistics are sorted out, I will be filming some of them for a short documentary, which will run as part of the launch for the new site.
Please send me your story or the story of someone you know to erik@pleasefeedtheanimals.com.
UPDATE 6/8/09: It’s looks like we’re going to start filming next week! So if there’s a story you think HAS to be told, you must let me know ASAP.
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Know someone who lost a job in advertising, then did something amazing? PFTA wants to make a film about them: http://bit.ly/3O9S6y
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PFTA is looking for adfolk who’ve done great things in unemployment for a short film http://bit.ly/3O9S6y check this out via @eproulx
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PFTA looking for adfolk who’ve done great things in unemployment for a short film http://bit.ly/3O9S6y (via @edwardboches)
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PFTA looking for adfolk who’ve done great things in unemployment for a short film http://bit.ly/3O9S6y
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Have you lost your job in adv. and gone on to do something amazing? Contact @eproulx pronto! http://tinyurl.com/lc3nvq
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My hearty recommendation: PFTA is looking for adfolk who’ve done great things in unemployment for a short film http://bit.ly/3O9S6y @eproulx
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yo erik,
yeah, i’m one of those folks looking to move out of advertising. diving head first into my photography. just wrapped up a photoshop class and i’m in the process of shooting families now. i plan to have a portfolio site up before the end of the summer.
tripp
@eproulx curious if you’re getting lots of names for you documentary http://bit.ly/iXrTp
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@eproulx curious if you’re getting lots of names for your documentary http://bit.ly/iXrTp
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@edwardboches An embarrassment of riches. The quality/quantity of stories sent to me in just 24 hours has been amazing. http://bit.ly/3O9S6y
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I joined the ranks of the gainfully unemployed four months ago. In addition to networking, web surfing and a few small consultingprojects, I am investigating opportunities in cognitive philanthropy, large-pot poker tournaments, music and technology.
If you’re an ad person who got laid off and went on to do something amazing, @eproulx is making a film. ~ http://bit.ly/3O9S6y
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Getting some absolutely amazing stories for the documentary. Keep them coming! http://is.gd/L31U
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@toddindependent “Pink Skip. Blank Page.” may or may not be the title. It’s more of the mantra for it and for #ofta http://is.gd/L31U
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If you or someone you know who lost their job in advertising & now is doing something amazing with their life read this http://bit.ly/3O9S6y
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@eproulx is making a movie about laid-off adfolk who are doing amazing things in unemployment. http://bit.ly/3O9S6y
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Any ad people who got laid off and went on to do something amazing? @eproulx is making a film. ~ http://bit.ly/3O9S6y
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Any ad people who got laid off and went on to do something amazing? @eproulx is making a film. ~ http://bit.ly/3O9S6y
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