Jim Rohn had it right...

“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with”
Jim Rohn


I wouldn't often do this, but having just read a post by Michael Karnjanaprakorn it really got me inspired.

It's true, when they say you are deeply inspired by those around you they mean in, perhaps even in a subconscious level. 


As Tony D[avidson] said: 
"You just got to f*ckin' surround yourself with real f*ckin' talented people, they'll help bring your ideas into reality".


I am spending the next 30 seconds identifying the 5 people I spent most of my time with. Unfortunately, Einstein isn't one of them... 

Young Team of the Year...

Here's a little something that you may want to sink your teeth into...

A chance to take part in the Newspaper Society's 'Young Team of the Year' competition.

It's a developing competition, I attended last year (more here), the work by all means could have been improved, but if you win the London competition, you get to represent the UK in Belgium... expenses paid - which is never a bad thing.

If all goes well I hope to be there, it's a good chance to meet people from Uni/ grads up to 3 years into an agency see how you fit in...

For a summary go here

To apply go here

For some interesting directions go here

I've been informed there are still places, but they are limited - So go get on the e-mail if you fancy a shot.

Oh, and it's FREE, Bonus.

Long Road and all that...

FINDING THE TIME 
TO WRITE //

A hell of a lot has happened in the last week and a bit, I've met some incredibly talented people and maybe I'll work with them some time in the future. It seems everyone knows everyone in this industry, I've heard it's quite incestuous but it seems I end up knowing people who know people. I'm in the process of putting together a singles type website which hopefully will help some people find someone to work with if they ever find themselves sans partner or looking for a fresh start. There are some facebook groups and that but it would be handy if it's all in one place. I'll keep people posted on that front.

But finally, I've been offered a job at Leagas Delaney! Which I've accepted. I started on Monday, but there's seems to be a lot kicking off there, which has resulted in my whole week disappearing into a world of hard work and pitches! I'm currently working with a new creative called Nick, who I've work with on a couple of bits before, top bloke and good fun to work with. Not really had much time to stop and think! I am fully aware I'm using way too many exclamation marks too, apologies for that.

Hopefully, this week I can get back to writing some interesting bits and posting a little more frequently...

Read this right now! You have but an hour...

I totally forgot to mention this! The deadline is in an hour... 5pm not a lot of time, I know, but for some of you creatives that have some awesome Ideas in book already made up - it may be worth checking this out...

Chip Shop Awards - I entered last year and it was a laugh, it's growing in popularity and the Judges aren't half bad either ;)

Flaws: It does cost a couple of quid (well a tad more than that) and if you do some cool work, rather than the micky take campaigns I think it's got good potential. Creativity without boundaries!

It's always pretty straight forward - read up more here (but be quick!)
Cheers,

Mike

Popular by association...

Does it really pay to borrow the identity of another brand? I can see how it has it's benefits, but I doubt people are really that silly to confuse the brands. Perhaps all they want is a coffee and if you serve it, they'll buy it... a worthy noticing no less.

Pret A Manger...

Costa Coffee...

In the flesh... or plastic, vinyl whatever.

Sorting through some photo's I found these little celebrity chaps... Miiillk! 

...along with the prototype for Dan Wieden's musical ruler!

In the not too distant future...