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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Next Up: Valdean Klump, Google Data Arts Team

After stints at Wieden+Kennedy and TBWA, Val has helped create a new team within Google that specializes in data visualization. In his own words: Our work is very non-traditional — a mix of data visualization and interactive pieces that are … Continue reading

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Interview Excerpt: Dylan Lee, Senior Copywriter, Wieden+Kennedy, Portland

If you missed it, check out some great work from Dylan Lee. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you?  DL: I look for big ideas. I don’t have to see digital. I don’t … Continue reading

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Next Up: Dylan Lee

Take a look at some great work from Dylan Lee of Wieden+Kennedy Portland. Nike – “Throwdown” Nike – “Racing Marion”

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David Oakley, Co-founder & Creative Director, BooneOakley, Charlotte

In case you missed it, check out some great work from David Oakley and his agency BooneOakley. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? DO: Looking at a student’s book is kind of … Continue reading

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Next Up: David Oakley

Check out some great work from David Oakley, Co-founder & Creative Director of BooneOakley, Charlotte. Boone Oakley Website 106.5 The End

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Interview Excerpt: Mark Waites, Founder & Creative Director, Mother, London 

If you missed it, check out some brilliant work from Mark Waites and Mother London. MW: …for a student to come in and have a book full of billboards and 30-second TV ads shows that they’re not really living in … Continue reading

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Next Up: Mark Waites

Here is some great work from Mark Waites, Founder and Creative Director of Mother, London. Dr. Pepper Orange

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Mike Hughes, President & Creative Director, The Martin Agency, Richmond

WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? MH: I look for humanity that goes beyond cleverness. Although I confess that cleverness is very important. I want to see signs that the student isn’t just trying … Continue reading

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Mira Kaddoura, Senior Art Director, Wieden+Kennedy, Portland

In case you missed it, check out some amazing work from Mira Kaddoura. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? MK: A voice. Someone with a point of view I haven’t seen before. … Continue reading

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Next Up: Mira Kaddoura

Enjoy some fantastic work from Mira Kaddoura, Senior Art Director at Wieden+Kennedy Portland. Nike – “I Feel Pretty” The Girl Effect

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