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Re: Draw what? Draw Something. It’s Drawsome.

Hsheppard5 — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:23:04 -0000

Fun article Tom! I am terrible at Draw Something! I love the fun it can bring to consumers and brands though. Always a hit when engaging our biggest fans.

Re: Draw what? Draw Something. It’s Drawsome.

Thomas Taylor — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:52:59 -0000

Bob, the fact that I didn't actually save that Sonic the Hedgehog drawing is one the biggest Draw Something regrets of my doodling career - good looks on the kind words.

Natasha, it was a pleasure to be able to send you that Harry drawing - it should be noted, that your concepting ability through Draw Something is out-of-this-world.

Re: Draw what? Draw Something. It’s Drawsome.

Bobby McCarthy — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:07:05 -0000

Being able to think conceptually is a great asset, and I'm digging the analogy with Draw Something, Tom. The ability to take a notion or idea (in this case, a phrase) - and refine it into something your audience can comprehend & engage with - is a vital part of marketing and can really make or break a branding campaign.

All I ask now is that you post your doodle of Sonic the Hedgehog in the comments.

Re: Draw what? Draw Something. It’s Drawsome.

Natasha — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:51:14 -0000

That Harry Potter drawing was in our game! I feel semi-famous now.

Re: CP Best-of Recipe Round-up

Annette Arabasz — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:41:37 -0000

Yay buckeyes!! :D

Re: The Top 5 Mustache and Beard-fueled Ads

Scott — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:49:24 -0000

Sounds like it may be time for MOTT, the Squirrel to grow a mustache!

Re: CP Best-of Recipe Round-up

Scott — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:43:02 -0000

Love the "crack" recipe, but only one cocktail recipe!?! Really? :)

Courtesy of Ron D'Amico, I am adding 4 more infamous CP cocktails:

The Bunny Brat
Grey Goose L'Orange, ice tea and a splash of peach tree garnish w orange slice serve over ice in tall glass
Very Yummy!! Refreshing drink in the summer!!!

The Chop
Absolut Pear , cranberry light, tiny splash of pineaple garnish w orange slice serve straight up or in rocks glass.
All the flavors in this are totally perfect together!!

The Fluffalicious
Grey Goose, fresh squeezed lemons and limes, splash of sprite and pelligrino served in a stem glass with lots of ice garnish withh lime slice

The Fluffatini
Start with chilled champagne glass, add two big splashes of champagne the better the champagne the better the drink! i like Cliquot but you can use White Star or Mumms . Add 3/4 shot of Anejo Patron, fresh raspberries and one dash of simple syrup if you like or not! For a little extra sparkle you can trim the rim of the glass with sugar.

Re: CP Best-of Recipe Round-up

Natasha — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:23:49 -0000

It wouldn't be CP Thanksgiving without Justin's secret cranberry jelly recipe!

Re: The Top 5 Mustache and Beard-fueled Ads

AwesomeRobot — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 20:13:39 -0000

Sounds like this upcoming documentary is right up your alley... or mustache. Wherever things are right up to mustachio'd dudes. http://youtu.be/m8JL78Pf8Ok

Re: The Top 5 Mustache and Beard-fueled Ads

Thomas Taylor — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:53:37 -0000

Just sort of a preconceived notion, but I'm curious to see what kind of an impact mustaches have on sales. Specifically, car salesmen. I'd assume that car salesmen with mustaches are selling a lot more cars than their anti-facial hair counterparts. Mustaches sell.

Re: The Top 5 Mustache and Beard-fueled Ads

Chuck Gannon — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:46:07 -0000

While I assume the patchy chinstrap is pointing to my direction, I do have a pretty solid mustache if I do say so myself...which I guess I just did.

Re: The Top 5 Mustache and Beard-fueled Ads

Ronan Doyle — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:16:58 -0000

You forgot the soooo sweet 'stache on the JACK in this Foxwoods Spot.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

Re: The Top 5 Mustache and Beard-fueled Ads

Matthew Rich — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:59:46 -0000

I think Gary really summed it all up when he said, "In short, mustaches and beards are strong advertising tools, and can drive consumers to buy anything."

Re: What does it take to be a modern day brand manager?

Garymak07 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:39:05 -0000

I really think this applies across all the disciplines within advertising/marketing. It's competitive out there and you need to stay on your toes and on the cutting edge of all industry trends in order to better service your clients and ultimately move the needle, whether it's in brand, media, creative, production, development, etc.

Also, i agree with the client, Johnnie Walker Blue should never have ice in it. :)

Re: What does it take to be a modern day brand manager?

Natasha O'Rourke — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:19:26 -0000

I think a good brand manager is also a secret copywriter, art director, media planner, strategic planner, party planner, and cheerleader.

Re: What does it take to be a modern day brand manager?

Thomas Taylor — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:57:17 -0000

This stood out to me: "Find comfort in pursing things that make you uncomfortable."

There are parts of every job that we are all uncomfortable with, be it those tedious annoyances, or something that we aren't familiar with - I think, a lot of an individuals success comes from getting over those annoyances and uncomfortable areas to. Being successful requires a robust set of skills.

Re: What does it take to be a modern day brand manager?

Matty — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:51:32 -0000

Dana - I think you make a great point about brand managers being less sales people and more multi faceted marketers who can bring new ideas to the table. I've heard other people mention that a big part of brand management is sales, but in retrospect I think they meant that to be successful BM's had to be able to take credit for successes, mitigate any project speed bumps, and be able to convince the client (sell in) to embark on new or additional projects.

AND knowing when to order your client a Johnnie Walker neat is definitely an irreplaceable skill for anybody in the business.

Re: What does it take to be a modern day brand manager?

Jessica Armendariz — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:42:38 -0000

I think Dana pretty much nailed it. I'm not an Account Manager, but I work closely with several and also with clients on a daily basis. I think when clients know you truly care and you're bringing fresh, new ideas to them before you're asked, that's really what strengthens the relationship.

Re: What will you do with the extra hour this weekend?

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Re: Confessions of a Confused Sports Fan

Rweinstein — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:35:02 -0000

Я знаю, Paul, Я знаю.

Re: Confessions of a Confused Sports Fan

Paul Devlin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:08:16 -0000

Richard, glad to have you as a Bs fan and a sox fan, but rooting for the soviets? Unforgivable.

Re: Confessions of a Confused Sports Fan

Rweinstein — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:03:05 -0000

Hah, very nice comparison, Bob! Although at least FSG's interests are rationally (i.e. financially) motivated? Although I think I'd rather have my dysfunction make no logical sense--somehow more fun that way

Re: Confessions of a Confused Sports Fan

Bobby McCarthy — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:36:01 -0000

Rich, get in touch with Fenway Sports Group. I believe they have similar loyalty problems and could probably hook you up with a new therapist. Word has it they recommended Lebron James to do the same because of his balding insecurities.

Re: Confessions of a Confused Sports Fan

Rweinstein — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:48:19 -0000

Nancy, you could be right...that would explain the annoyed, arrogant look on her face!

Re: Confessions of a Confused Sports Fan

Rweinstein — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:36:05 -0000

Yes, one would think so---but sure enough I think my brother Ken coached Drury earlier on in his Little League career. Darn Trumbull....thanks for bringing that memory up again, Gary.