Comments on: ROGER … and Tom and David and Jeanne and Bob and Michelle and Mark and Hank and Kurtis and Kevin and Jonathan and Lisa and Ronan and Todd and Steve and Lawson … & ME http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/2009/11/25/roger-and-tom-and-david-and-jeanne-and-bob-and-michelle-and-mark-and-hank-and-kurtis-and-kevin-and-jonathan-and-lisa-and-ronan-and-todd-and-steve-and-lawson-me/ A Blog For The Recently Unemployed Advertising Professional Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:32:40 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Keep the Lemonade movie momentum going. | Please Feed The Animals http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/2009/11/25/roger-and-tom-and-david-and-jeanne-and-bob-and-michelle-and-mark-and-hank-and-kurtis-and-kevin-and-jonathan-and-lisa-and-ronan-and-todd-and-steve-and-lawson-me/comment-page-1/#comment-12936 Keep the Lemonade movie momentum going. | Please Feed The Animals Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:45:38 +0000 http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/?p=2383#comment-12936 [...] Michael Moore that he should go to the Detroit screening and support those in Michigan who have felt the effects of the ad industry [...] [...] Michael Moore that he should go to the Detroit screening and support those in Michigan who have felt the effects of the ad industry [...]

]]> By: Ron L http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/2009/11/25/roger-and-tom-and-david-and-jeanne-and-bob-and-michelle-and-mark-and-hank-and-kurtis-and-kevin-and-jonathan-and-lisa-and-ronan-and-todd-and-steve-and-lawson-me/comment-page-1/#comment-12723 Ron L Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:01:40 +0000 http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/?p=2383#comment-12723 This one really hits close to home. I was a copywriter in the Detroit market who got laid off last fall from my agency (after 12 years). It got to the point where I had to sell my home this summer (after all, I was living in Michigan) at a huge loss so I could have the mobility to move wherever I could find a job. Still looking, trying to find work where I can still write (not necessarily in advertising). The Detroit ad community will survive, but it's going to be a lot smaller and weaker. Unfortunately, a lot of us that were in the middle in terms of the agency hierarchy are the collateral damage of this economic mess. I'll keep plugging away. I hope people who are fans of this site do the same. This one really hits close to home. I was a copywriter in the Detroit market who got laid off last fall from my agency (after 12 years). It got to the point where I had to sell my home this summer (after all, I was living in Michigan) at a huge loss so I could have the mobility to move wherever I could find a job. Still looking, trying to find work where I can still write (not necessarily in advertising). The Detroit ad community will survive, but it’s going to be a lot smaller and weaker. Unfortunately, a lot of us that were in the middle in terms of the agency hierarchy are the collateral damage of this economic mess. I’ll keep plugging away. I hope people who are fans of this site do the same.

]]> By: dot evans http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/2009/11/25/roger-and-tom-and-david-and-jeanne-and-bob-and-michelle-and-mark-and-hank-and-kurtis-and-kevin-and-jonathan-and-lisa-and-ronan-and-todd-and-steve-and-lawson-me/comment-page-1/#comment-12689 dot evans Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:15:57 +0000 http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/?p=2383#comment-12689 Way to go erik! Love your honestly. Way to go erik! Love your honestly.

]]> By: deborah morrison http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/2009/11/25/roger-and-tom-and-david-and-jeanne-and-bob-and-michelle-and-mark-and-hank-and-kurtis-and-kevin-and-jonathan-and-lisa-and-ronan-and-todd-and-steve-and-lawson-me/comment-page-1/#comment-12535 deborah morrison Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:53 +0000 http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/?p=2383#comment-12535 Erik: I'm touched by what I've seen of Lemonade and the spirit behind it. One of the reasons I've continued to teach advertising is that I firmly believe the best skills we offer and the best people we offer to the profession are optimistic, forward-thinking, and brave. I see that in your film. Bravo! And if we can do anything in Eugene or Portland, please let me know. Best...deb morrison, uoregon Erik: I’m touched by what I’ve seen of Lemonade and the spirit behind it. One of the reasons I’ve continued to teach advertising is that I firmly believe the best skills we offer and the best people we offer to the profession are optimistic, forward-thinking, and brave. I see that in your film.
Bravo! And if we can do anything in Eugene or Portland, please let me know.
Best…deb morrison, uoregon

]]> By: Lawrence Wang http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/2009/11/25/roger-and-tom-and-david-and-jeanne-and-bob-and-michelle-and-mark-and-hank-and-kurtis-and-kevin-and-jonathan-and-lisa-and-ronan-and-todd-and-steve-and-lawson-me/comment-page-1/#comment-12531 Lawrence Wang Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:24:07 +0000 http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/?p=2383#comment-12531 Hey Erik, I was wondering if you might be convinced to do a post going more into detail about the quote: "…advertising is one of thew few careers where creative people can earn a living. So those of us wanting a family and a house …(you know, the “American Dream”) turn to advertising as a way to get paid to use our right brains." It's a cornerstone of the reasoning that has me interested in entering into the ad industry in the first place, because I acknowledge that being creative rarely rewards creatives monetarily. I think it is something that should be examined more, and you seem to be the man with the knowledge. Hey Erik,

I was wondering if you might be convinced to do a post going more into detail about the quote:

“…advertising is one of thew few careers where creative people can earn a living. So those of us wanting a family and a house …(you know, the “American Dream”) turn to advertising as a way to get paid to use our right brains.”

It’s a cornerstone of the reasoning that has me interested in entering into the ad industry in the first place, because I acknowledge that being creative rarely rewards creatives monetarily. I think it is something that should be examined more, and you seem to be the man with the knowledge.

]]> By: Former Ad Copywriter http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/2009/11/25/roger-and-tom-and-david-and-jeanne-and-bob-and-michelle-and-mark-and-hank-and-kurtis-and-kevin-and-jonathan-and-lisa-and-ronan-and-todd-and-steve-and-lawson-me/comment-page-1/#comment-12514 Former Ad Copywriter Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:29:36 +0000 http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/?p=2383#comment-12514 I agree with Erik. The main reason I ever got into advertising: "...advertising is one of thew few careers where creative people can earn a living. So those of us wanting a family and a house ...(you know, the “American Dream”) turn to advertising as a way to get paid to use our right brains." Writing is the only marketable skill I have, (other than performing manual labor). I need a writing gig so I can put food on the table. That's why I quit advertising (tired of getting laid off) and now work as an online content editor for a corporation's website. Online writing/content editing is one way copywriters can reinvent themselves today. These jobs are growing while adv jobs are shrinking. Word. I agree with Erik.

The main reason I ever got into advertising:

“…advertising is one of thew few careers where creative people can earn a living. So those of us wanting a family and a house …(you know, the “American Dream”) turn to advertising as a way to get paid to use our right brains.”

Writing is the only marketable skill I have, (other than performing manual labor). I need a writing gig so I can put food on the table. That’s why I quit advertising (tired of getting laid off) and now work as an online content editor for a corporation’s website. Online writing/content editing is one way copywriters can reinvent themselves today. These jobs are growing while adv jobs are shrinking. Word.

]]> By: Aaron Templer http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/2009/11/25/roger-and-tom-and-david-and-jeanne-and-bob-and-michelle-and-mark-and-hank-and-kurtis-and-kevin-and-jonathan-and-lisa-and-ronan-and-todd-and-steve-and-lawson-me/comment-page-1/#comment-12513 Aaron Templer Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:59:37 +0000 http://www.pleasefeedtheanimals.com/?p=2383#comment-12513 I predict that ad agency creatives are about to become the most valued minds in our new economy. The art-and-copy narrow-mindedness of the ad agency box is about to be blown open. I continue to admire you, Erik, for your continued attempt to shine a light on all that creatives have to offer beyond advertising. I predict that ad agency creatives are about to become the most valued minds in our new economy. The art-and-copy narrow-mindedness of the ad agency box is about to be blown open. I continue to admire you, Erik, for your continued attempt to shine a light on all that creatives have to offer beyond advertising.

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