Dec 17, 2014
Canadians are naturally good at improv. Look at Second City, SNL, Kids in the Hall and all the standup talent from Yuk Yuk’s. Maybe it’s part of our DNA: the feeling we’re always gazing at something we can’t have. We’re also polite, happy to...
Nov 13, 2014
Should a PR person ever call a journalist? In many cases, the answer is a resounding NO. Yet it’s something senior practitioners tell juniors all the time. ‘Why are you emailing, pick up the phone!’ We live in an age where relationships and trust are...
Oct 29, 2014
We’ve all heard the expression: there are no bad ideas. And you know something? That is just. not. true. There are some awful ideas out there. Real stinkers. But many times absolutely ridiculous-sounding, bottom of the barrel sludge can become the creative equivalent...
Oct 21, 2014
After I graduated from university my first real job was playing the role of junior copywriter at Canada’s largest ad agency. I had an office, clients – even a secretary to type memos and schedule appointments. I was in the company of Mad Men…almost. The...
Oct 7, 2014
“If you visit American brand, you will find it very grand, just two things of which you must beware – don’t click the content, you don’t want to share…” Anyone who remembers Tom Lehrer’s iconic and hilarious social satire, Pollution, will know those...
Sep 3, 2014
Summer may be over, but if you’re like me, you’re still feeling more centred and relaxed… In a bit of a Zen-ish state. Though one that will soon be replaced by the hustle and bustle of fall. Which got me thinking about communications and how we...
