tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79394191228248876602024-02-20T23:44:42.848-08:00Creative Thinkers WantedMatt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-82976294177627834372015-01-07T09:22:00.000-08:002015-01-07T09:22:01.552-08:00Work vs Life via James Victore<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"Work vs. Life.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">There’s a lot of talk out there about balance, and finding just the right amount of it when it comes to work and life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The actuality is– there is no “right” amount, and there is no magic
answer out there. The best you can do is to look inside yourself for the
answer that feels right for you. And at different times in your life
you’ll need different answers. So don’t get hung up on other people’s
ideas of what the “perfect balance” is. There ain’t no rules. It’<span class="text_exposed_show">s not black and white.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">The world is much bigger than that. There is room enough for whatever
you want to do or make—its big enough to set your own ideas of success.
So make your own rules, and ask yourself, "What is my own idea of
success?"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I’ve often thought, “How much more advanced in my
career would I be if I had stayed single and never had kids?” The answer
is that I probably would be a bit further down the road professionally,
more hooked-up… and I’d be extremely depressed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> I have had two
(count ‘em two) exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, but
do those increase my daily happiness or give me lasting relationships?
Nope. It doesn’t even get me a discount for the subway.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #f1c232;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: white;">At the
end of the day, it’s family and friends and the quality of life lived
that counts…</span> <b>and bragging about how much time you spend at work shows a
lack of commitment to your life</b>. <span style="color: white;">The “right balance” is up to you. Be
brave, get deeply honest with yourself, and get to the heart of the
matter. My guess is you’ll always choose life.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Now get out there and give ‘em hell"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">- <a href="http://www.jamesvictore.com/" target="_blank">James Victore</a> </span></div>
Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-81760989011810925752014-09-04T06:59:00.002-07:002014-09-04T06:59:58.766-07:00Tino's just warming up<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Literally and figuratively, <a href="http://cargocollective.com/constantinegk" target="_blank">Tino Gonzalez-Kakouris</a> is warming up. After taking a few courses at the School of Visual Arts, Tino has decided to move to Miami and focus on creating a portfolio at Miami Ad School.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Armed with a mighty-fine beard, a love of oddvertising and an intense passion for becoming the next great copywriter, Tino is taking his education (and future) to the next level.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Best of luck to you, Tino. For everyone else reading this, take a look at Tino's work for Trident gum below.</span><br />
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Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-78045282392122991182014-09-03T13:33:00.000-07:002014-09-03T13:35:20.657-07:00Azze, the world turns<span id="goog_1150153049"></span><span id="goog_1150153050"></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://seanazze.com/" target="_blank">Sean Azze</a> was a student in Creative Thinkers Wanted a few semesters ago. An unassuming man with unbridled potential, Sean quickly became a leader in his class. Mastering both a wry sense of humor and a touching sense of humanity, his work for Utz potato chips and Coalition for the Homeless has been recognized by both Archive and CMYK respectively. (He even volunteered with the CFTH to get a better sense of the things they do for the homeless population here in New York).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Following in the footsteps of other Thinkers, Sean completed an internship at Tribal DDB and went on in search of a junior copywriter position to jumpstart his career. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It is with great pride that I announce Sean's placement at Publicis in New York. Well-deserved for a man of great talent and even greater dedication. Best of luck, my man.<br /><br />A few of Sean's greatest hits are below...</span><br />
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<span id="goog_1150153047"></span><span id="goog_1150153048"></span><br />Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-87468764717033206432014-09-03T11:15:00.000-07:002014-09-03T11:15:03.187-07:00Pohl Vault<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://neilpohl.com/" target="_blank">Neil Pohl</a> is at it again. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">His serious improv chops,
off-beat sense of humor and penchant for developing rock-solid
strategies ended a short-lived job search successfully.</span> Skyrocketing to higher levels of success, Neil began a new job as junior copywriter at Digitas this past June.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Congratulations, Neil! Best of luck in what I know will be a rewarding career.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Below are a few of his greatest hits.</span><br />
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Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-79586792682540411622014-05-08T12:31:00.000-07:002014-05-08T12:31:51.863-07:00It's 3 AM. Do you know where your munchies are?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While many are outraged by the pervasion of 7-Eleven here in New York City, you must admit that the chain offers many creature comforts found in cities that actually do sleep. </span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Late night hours. Snacks. Smokes. Booze. And the brain-freezing Slurpee. It's the convenience store for suburbanites who think a bodega is the swamp where Yoda lives.</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capitalizing on the fact that 7-Eleven is not only a one-stop-shop but a haven for odd people who are up at odd hours, art director <a href="http://justinbettman.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Justin Bettman</a> brings us the <i>Legends of Late Night</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Quirky characters are brought to life in portraits and copy that create a unique world for the brand. While you may not be in the market for a 50¢ taquito at 3 AM, Justin has given you a reason to drop by 7-Eleven anyway - customers as bright and colorful as the neon that shines on their ghastly, pale faces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Justin not only takes credit for the art direction here, but for the photography as well. A double threat, he spends his days as an AD at Ogilvy and every other waking moment as an independent photographer. <a href="http://www.justinbettman.com/" target="_blank">Check out his work here</a>.</span></div>
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Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-52086699660297363982014-05-08T12:00:00.000-07:002014-05-08T12:00:58.227-07:00They're Grrrrrrrreat!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of the biggest criticisms of student work is that it's cute and/or corny. I can't say I originated this criteria (I picked up through Vinny Tulley and Sal DeVito's teachings), but it certainly helps in weeding out the worst ideas. And when you assign something like Kellogg's Frosted Flakes, you expect some derivative of Tony the Tiger to send the cute and corny meter into overdrive. In the real world there are agencies that have taken animated brand ambassadors to a new and more sophisticated level (google: Goodby Cheetos), however, many ultimately fail in connecting adults with a product that has been traditionally marketed to kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enter copywriter <a href="http://neilpohl.com/" target="_blank">Neil Pohl</a> and his campaign for the (literally) starchy brand. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gone are the black and orange stripes and red bandana of a goofy, non-threatening tiger. Replaced now by an acerbic, all-too-true-to-life summation that cereal is the ultimate meal when there is no other choice.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Appealing to adults who have a sense of humor, a nostalgic yearning and an empty stomach, Neil has crafted outrageously funny work that satisfies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And, in case you're wondering, Neil is up for grabs. Recently finishing a stint at Tribal DDB, he's ready for the next opportunity.</span><br />
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Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-70505719177280507212014-05-08T11:37:00.000-07:002014-05-08T11:37:23.106-07:00Goin' Out West<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you follow this blog semi-quarterly — about the same rate I actually update this thing — you'll know the name <a href="http://www.afshinhatami.com/" target="_blank">Afshin Hatami</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">After taking my class for two semesters (and a semester over at AdHouse), Afshin started killing it at Ogilvy as a junior copywriter. There, his flair for humor and storytelling have brought ideas to life for Ikea and AmEx. Working with top brands and top talent haven't gone unnoticed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Living everyone's dream of heading out west to be a star, Afshin is embarking on a new journey in his career as he joins Deutsch LA later this month.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's with a tear in my eye (metaphorically speaking, as advertising has dried the well) that I say bon voyage to Afshin. Not only has he been one of my greatest students, Afshin's been a solid friend and drinking bud and will sorely be missed on the east coast.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's all raise a shot of Jack to Afshin and his continued success. With that, I leave you with his latest work for AmEx featuring the equally brilliant Tina Fey.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Best of luck, my man.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">until people believe you,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and they can't believe you if they don't know what you're saying,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and they can't know what you're saying if they don't listen to you,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and they won't listen to you if you're not interesting,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">and you won't be interesting</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It's time for a new creative revolution. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FkiVKo_tH4" target="_blank">Here's a little inspiration</a> from the man who fired the first shots of the original one. Let's fire a few of our own tonight in the first session of the Fall Semester at SVA.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(Quote and clip reposted from the honorable and righteous <a href="http://adscam.typepad.com/" target="_blank">George Parker</a>)</span><br />
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<br />Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-26170918855761913012013-08-20T09:57:00.001-07:002013-08-20T09:57:23.597-07:00Here's to new beginningsAdvertising info session at SVA 9/3/13. http://t.co/845THUsQ7w @SVAContinuingEd #sva #svace #creativethinkerswanted #ctw Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-8592131167953236162013-07-16T08:04:00.001-07:002013-07-16T08:06:28.965-07:00New work. New news. New new new (what a strange looking word).<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Heyo!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The summer semester at SVA is halfway through and there's some brilliance already shining. Can't wait to share some new work from these geniuses once we start comping things up.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Speaking of new work; former CTW rocker Afshin Hatami at Ogilvy has a nice spot out for AmEx starring Carrie Brownstein. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Love the fine touches of the record crunch, the Costco request "Please don't judge the amount of peanut butter we're getting" and that George Burns getup. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Afshin came to advertising to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And he's all out of bubblegum. Cheers, dude.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last semester saw some amazing work, including this Outdoor Poster for Timberland Earthkeeper boots from <a href="http://annickthomas.com/" target="_blank">Annick Thomas</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Annick's hard work and tremendous talent has gotten her a sweet gig as a junior art director at Cramer Krasselt. Kudos!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And last, but certainly not least, </span><a href="http://linmn.com/index/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Michael Lin</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> has just completed two great stints at Crispin Porter + Bogusky and DDB's LaunchPad. He is now a freelance copywriter. Super smart. Super talented. And has a great visual sense as a writer. Here are a few of his greatest hits from CTW.</span><br />
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Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-71556663100252000262013-03-26T14:06:00.003-07:002013-03-26T14:06:57.702-07:00Wisdom from Victore<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.jamesvictore.com/" target="_blank">James Victore</a>, designer extraordinaire and instructor at the School of Visual Arts has said it all in his email today.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">You are more than your job. You're more than the things you own. You are good at more than one thing. You contain multitudes. And you are not replaceable. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Lesson to you guys and gals in the game of advertising: Don't get pigeon-holed. Don't feel like the job you're in is what you are. Don't feel that it's too late to change the game plan and get yourself closer to where you want to be. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">And once you get there, don't get pegged as just a digital person or just a social person or just a print person or just a TV person (you get the point). Be a thinker. An idea person. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">You are bigger than the job. </span></span>Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-62372704499189107132013-03-26T13:51:00.002-07:002013-03-26T13:51:44.799-07:00Why is this night different from all other nights?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Because tonight is the opening of the SVA Senior Portfolio show at the Art Director's Club. See you there. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In my last post, I stated that Rick Cohen was a junior copywriter at Havas. Bad Matt. Bad!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">RICK COHEN </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">IS </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can go on about how Rick's conceptual abilities are what's often associated with copywriters (and this is simply not cool, having been an AD myself for the last 15 years). Or that I tend to see many more writers in my class from semester to semester. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Either way you cut it, I was wrong. And Rick Cohen is awesome. And an awesome AD at that.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BTW, Rick, focus on your writing too. It will only make you awesomer.</span>Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-44773642607860823872013-02-26T18:35:00.000-08:002013-02-26T18:35:30.980-08:00Shout Out<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey y'all!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The new semester is well underway and I've got a lively bunch. Talented too. Thank you all for signing up ready to rock. Psyched on you guys.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hopefully we'll have some new work to share soon. Within the first few weeks, I've seen some awesome ideas and people are starting to comp their work. Talk about dedication.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have some awesome news to share on former CTW students who are making waves.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First up, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Afshin Hatami. Wickedly funny and amazingly talented, Afshin has landed a junior copywriter gig at Ogilvy.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Uber copywriter <a href="http://linmn.com/" target="_blank">Mike Lin</a> has just finished an internship with CP+B out in Boulder. Now that he's back in New York, he's ready to rock. A writer with a great visual sense is priceless. Scoop this dude up while you can.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And last, but certainly not least, <a href="http://www.rickmakes.it/" target="_blank">Rick Cohen</a> is EXPLODING. Dude took it to the next level and completed Creative Circus' ad program out in Atlanta. Shortly after his return to New York last fall, he landed at DDB's LaunchPad. Now he's moved on to Havas as a junior copywriter. and is doing some killer work.</span><br />
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<b>2: It helps to have friends who are talented people too.</b> Photographer <a href="http://shitsngigglestheblog.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Seth Olenick</a> took time out of his busy schedule to help Pete get this ad done. Not only is the dude generous and talented, he's a pleasure to work with.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">It also helps to have another talented photographer on hand to set up lighting, fix wardrobe and add an awesome collaborative vibe to the whole set. Hats off to </span><a href="http://mycameraeatsfood.com/" style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;" target="_blank">Jessica Leibowitz</a><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">An image is nothing without its subjects. Dave Rotholz committed his time to play the lucky photo journalist. <a href="http://gumship.com/" target="_blank">Gumship's</a> own David Rek Lee even braved a brutal hangover to bake in a North Korean soldier's uniform. His wicked sense of humor also came in handy.</span><br />
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<b>3. Get your shit together.</b> Pete worked tirelessly to find wardrobe, props, location and talent for this ad to become a reality. He shopped online and off. He looked for the best prices. And when things were crazy expensive, Pete used that big brain of his and rented. The location? Pete's backyard. <br />
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It must be frightening to be in a jam in a foreign country. Especially when you can't talk your way out of it. However, writer Pete Harmelin has turned the tables in this brilliant ad for Rosetta Stone. </div>
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Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-54360640255573137632012-09-08T05:30:00.001-07:002012-09-08T05:30:14.142-07:00I Love The Smell Of Photo Shoots In The Morning<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Why the hell am I awake so early on a Saturday? Because the work is that good. More soon.</span>Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-83286416673447037282012-09-07T13:22:00.000-07:002012-09-09T14:26:12.388-07:00Men have more important things to worry about than dinner.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Food. It's one of those life </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">essentials</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. But who has time to cook when you're busy banging out TPS Reports 16 hours a day? That, and the fact that most dudes don't even know how to cook.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Those three key insights are what led copywriter Pete Harmelin to create this badass campaign for A Man A Can A Plan — a cookbook from the editors of Men's Health magazine.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pete is spot on with </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">a trio of sharp headlines accompanied by illustrations of men depicted in a simpler time. Sure, you don't have to contend with demons and lions anymore. But life is not without its obstacles in the way of an easy, well-cooked meal. Pete feeds our inner-barbarian.</span>Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-26418921883175465062012-03-17T21:11:00.003-07:002012-03-17T21:24:56.641-07:00An Evening of Inspiration, Tuesday, 3/20Head to the Art Director's Club on 3/20, 5:00-8:30 for The School of Visual Arts Senior portfolio show.<br /><br />Advertising, design, 3D work both on and off screen and the people who made it happen. What more could you ask for?<br /><br />40 years and Richard is just getting started. Congratulations, RW. Looking forward to meeting the next batch of the best and the brightest.<br /><br />The deets:<br />106 W. 29th St (between 6th and 7th)<br />5:00-8:30Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-63882785511362660222012-03-17T20:52:00.002-07:002012-03-17T21:09:49.777-07:00I Am a Lazy DudeYes, I am. When it comes to posting here, anyway.<br /><br />Sorry.<br /><br /> I also like to ignore my Facebook account weeks and months at a time.<br /><br />Again, apologies.<br /><br />These days, digital lives are important. And as a future advertising professional, you should have one. Fill them with everything that interests you. Express yourself through them. Form a strong network with them. <br /><br />But take a moment every once in a while to step away from it all. Unplug yourself. Grab a brush. A pen. An instrument. Sometimes, setting your pocket to "Airplane Mode" helps you fly a little higher.<br /><br />And as soon as you start itching to plug back in, do it. Misery doesn't help you think.<br /><br />News, work, thoughts and all that goodness is coming...Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-38788418991556232802011-09-21T12:00:00.000-07:002011-09-21T12:17:17.785-07:00The High Seas<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi241xkDWaUdd_AHofd9fJh2tycOaLKcH16Wblq0XrMxnntLGc2qSgR0jbo6pm7qPoGpyPNujt5jk_-G26Z-Mm3u1WGiVx1QDQPaeWJ1hasLLpShfm3Kcb3UIJu_OKD0SmWOcyev6Iix_0/s1600/battleship_killacommie_FINAL.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi241xkDWaUdd_AHofd9fJh2tycOaLKcH16Wblq0XrMxnntLGc2qSgR0jbo6pm7qPoGpyPNujt5jk_-G26Z-Mm3u1WGiVx1QDQPaeWJ1hasLLpShfm3Kcb3UIJu_OKD0SmWOcyev6Iix_0/s400/battleship_killacommie_FINAL.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654893594807178338" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><div>"You sank my battleship!" Remember that classic line from the 80's commercial? Well, these days, it takes a little more wit to sell a board game in a world littered with games for consoles, smartphones and tablets. In comes writer Pete Harmelin with a fresh injection. A funny headline matched with beautiful propaganda poster art (courtesy of designer <a href="http://www.stevendressler.com">Steven Dressler</a>) makes for a perfect excuse to dust off an age-old favorite. But if you decide to play it with mamadukes (who's now in her 60's), beware. She might not break out the milk and cookies if you win.</div></span>Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-30849157717883006352011-09-08T09:32:00.000-07:002011-09-08T09:40:02.748-07:00Thank You<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">To all those who attended last night's information session at SVA last night, thanks! You guys were a great crowd and I'm looking forward to working with some of you this coming semester. Thanks also goes out to Lisa Rettig-Falcone for organizing a really nice, cohesive flow. Awesome job.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">Keep checking back here for updates and new student work (coming soon). And if you have any questions as day one approaches (September 21), just shoot me an email.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;">See you all soon! </span></div>Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-21859596548649499832011-09-06T10:27:00.000-07:002011-09-06T10:33:56.139-07:00Advertising ExtravaganzaTomorrow night is the Advertising Information Session at the School of Visual Arts. Come down, meet the instructors and get an idea of what the classes and the school are all about. It begins at 6:30 at the main building (209 E. 23rd Street between 2nd and 3rd avenues) in room 311 on the 3rd floor. Hope to see you there.Matt Tarullihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08930074513252428958noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7939419122824887660.post-90380904997963995872011-09-05T16:46:00.000-07:002011-09-05T16:50:05.469-07:00Tomorrow Is A New Day<span style="font-family: arial;">Especially for Afshin Hatami. After taking my course for two semesters (and putting up with the constant abuse), he's taking the next step towards an amazing career in advertising. Tomorrow is his first day as a creative coordinator at Ogilvy. And he's earned it. Every week, he'd come in with a stack full of ideas containing some of the wildest thoughts I've seen. Some have made it on to my wall of shame at the office. But others will make it into his book. One you should keep your eye out for. Congratulations on the new gig. </span>
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