Breaking In

Over 100 Advertising Insiders Reveal How to Build a Portfolio that Will Get You Hired

Interviews by William Burks Spencer

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Interview Excerpt: V Sunil, Executive Creative Director, Wieden+Kennedy, Delhi

If you missed it, check out some great work from V Sunil. WS: What do you look for in a student portfolio? And what impresses you? VS: I think it would be a cliché, but we look for fresh ideas—new … Continue reading

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Next Up: V Sunil, Executive Creative Director, Wieden+Kennedy, Delhi

Check out some great work from V Sunil, Executive Creative Director of Wieden+Kennedy Delhi. Royal Enfield Motherland Magazine From W+K Delhi: Motherland is the first Indian magazine to discard stereotypical “general interest” issues and instead provide an in-depth perspective on … Continue reading

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Interview Excerpt: Toygar Bazarkaya, Executive Creative Director, BBDO, New York

In case you missed it, check out some great work from Toygar Bazarkaya. WS: What do you look for in a student portfolio? And what impresses you? TB: What impresses me is when you take on tough problems and solve … Continue reading

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Next Up: Toygar Bazarkaya

Toygar Bazarkaya is Executive Creative Director at BBDO, New York. Smart Wrigley’s – “Police Officer”

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Interview Excerpt: Ben Walker & Matt Gooden, Executive Creative Directors, Crispin Porter + Bogusky, London

If you missed it, check out some great work from Ben Walker and Matt Gooden. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? BW: I definitely look for something that’s different. That’s the first … Continue reading

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Next Up: Ben Walker & Matt Gooden

Ben Walker & Matt Gooden are Executive Creative Directors at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, London. Honda – “Cog” Honda – “Everyday”

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Interview Excerpt: Mark Schruntek, freelance Art Director/Creative Director, New York

In case you missed it, check out some great work from Mark Schruntek. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? MS: I think it’s always going to come down to good ideas. And … Continue reading

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Next Up: Mark Schruntek

Mark Schruntek is a freelance Art Director/Creative Director in New York. Nick@Nite – “Cosby” MLB on FOX Sports – “Locker Room”

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Interview Excerpt: Craig Allen, Copywriter, Wieden+Kennedy, Portland

If you missed it, check out some great work from Craig Allen. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? CA: It sounds generic, but I just look for good ads. I’ve heard about … Continue reading

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Next Up: Craig Allen, Wieden+Kennedy, Portland

Craig Allen is an Art Director at Wieden+Kennedy Portland. Old Spice I can’t resist including this one from the Old Spice Response campaign because he’s responding to me on twitter.

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