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Upcoming Webinar: How To Manage Creative People.

by Luke Sullivan | Oct 10, 2016 | Advertising, Creativity, Luke Sullivan Speaker

The best creative director I ever worked for was the late Mike Hughes of the Martin Agency. One day we were talkin’ about the business and Mike said, “Just because you’re a great creative person doesn’t mean you’ll make a great creative director.” He was very clear...

Kind Words from one of my Idols.

by Luke Sullivan | Aug 1, 2016 | Advertising

I met Wendy when she was a client on BellSouth Mobility; she was one of the smartest and kindest clients I ever met. Ever. Was proud to work with her again at GSD&M. She went on to be President of Sparkling Brands & Strategic Marketing at Coca-Cola. Now...

My Favorite Idea From An Ad Class This Spring. And Why.

by Luke Sullivan | Jul 9, 2016 | Advertising, Creativity, Education, Problem Finding

Back when I was a young knucklehead in advertising, we all knew the way to advance was to outwork everybody and dig up as much work as you could by walkin’ around and bugging the project managers for open job orders. (“Gimme a problem to solve. I’ll do a radio spot, a...

AREA STUDENT BEAT UP BY SELF, FILM AT 11.

by Luke Sullivan | May 22, 2016 | Advertising

SUBTITLE: “OH GOD! WHAT IF I DON’T GET INTO WIEDEN OR GOODBY??” (Reposting for our 2016 graduates.) Having been around the ad schools over the years, I overhear conversations in the hallways and the computer labs. “Dude! You know Ashley? Yeah, she...

For graduating ad students: Two things from GSD&M GCD, Ryan Carroll.

by Luke Sullivan | May 14, 2016 | Advertising, Digital, Education, Interviewing

(Previously published post, reprinted for those gearing up to go interview or take an internship/job.) People? Quiet, people. Okay, your substitute teacher today is Mr. Carroll. You remember Mr. Carroll. He visited us in January? I expect you to give him the same...

To all those CDs, Recruiters, and Teachers Working Out Childhood Issues on Students and Juniors.

by Luke Sullivan | Apr 3, 2016 | Advertising, Commentary, Education, General Crankiness

Upfront, I need to make clear, this isn’t about most CDs and recruiters. It’s about that minority who, for some sad weird reason, take a sort of pleasure in belittling young ad people and enjoy making students feel bad about themselves and their work. I wouldn’t be...