Archive for January, 2008

As I write my first letter as United Adworker President, I can say with all honesty I really miss Dave Hanneken. I didn’t know I’d actually have to work. So I proceeded by doing what every good creative does and looked to the past for inspiration. And like most disorganized creatives, my file of past president’s letters, again, merely to jumpstart my process, was nowhere to be found. I thought I could talk about the things I’ve learned from Dave these past two years. Like how he has never…

We’ve heard your comments, suggestions and complaints. Now we’re doing something about it. So what does that mean for you? Read on…

It’s that time of year again. Actually, that’s at the end of every year, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to join and/or renew your membership to the best advertising club in the country. It’s true. Read on.

Milwaukee’s only portfolio school is back and on a mission to give those who truly desire a job in advertising as an art director or writer a means to getting a job in advertising as an art director or writer. Coming off a successful Summer session, Coffmansen’s Portfolio Finishing School for Good Girls and Boys is now signing up students for their Spring course. And although they’d probably tell you that testimonials and pseudo-celebrity endorsements are a pretty lame thing to put in your book, they’d like you to check out the following.

It’s ad people’s favorite time of year. There’s lots of drinking.

Are we talkin’ about that once a year Sunday sports celebration? Hell no. We’re talkin’ about…