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: Bob Greenberg, Chairman, CEO & Global Chief Creative Officer, R/GA, New York

In case you missed it, check out some great work from Bob Greenberg and R/GA. BG: …Our business is no longer about a copywriter and an art director who go off to figure things out, come back with a TV … Continue reading

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Next Up: Bob Greenberg of R/GA

Before we get to Bob Greenberg’s interview, check out some great work from his agency, R/GA. Nike Plus Ad Council – That’s Not Cool

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Interview Excerpt: Jose Mollá, Founder & Executive Creative Director, La Comunidad, Miami

If you missed it, take a look at some great TV spots from Jose Mollá and La Comunidad. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? JM: First of all, students have to keep … Continue reading

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Next Up: Jose Mollá

To whet your appetite for his interview tomorrow, here is some fantastic work from Jose Mollá and his agency La Comunidad. MTV – “Baby” MTV – “Smells Like Britney”

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Interview with David Lubars, Chairman & Chief Creative Officer, 
BBDO North America, New York

In case you missed it, check out some of David Lubars’s work here. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? DL: I look to be jealous—I want to see stuff that I wish … Continue reading

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Next Up: David Lubars

In preparation for tomorrow’s interview with David Lubars, here is some of his work from BBDO. Snickers AT&T

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Crystal English, Freelance Art Director, San Francisco

In case you missed it, take a look at some of Crystal’s work here. WS: What do you look for in a student book? And what impresses you? CE: Unexpected ways of solving an expected brief. WS: How important is … Continue reading

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Next Up: Crystal English

Tomorrow’s interview will be with Crystal English, a freelance art director in San Francisco. Check out her great work, below, and get excited for tomorrow. Intel – “Rockstar” Embassy Suites – “Sentences”

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Interview Excerpt: Michael Lebowitz, Founder & CEO, Big Spaceship, New York

If you missed it, check out some great work from Michael Lebowitz and Big Spaceship. WS: You mentioned finish. Are ideas more important or is finish more important or does it depend on the job? ML: Ideas are really important, … Continue reading

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Next up: Michael Lebowitz

Take a looks at some great work from Michael Lebowitz and Big Spaceship. Then check back on Monday for his interview. The Most Awesome Thing Ever: An online game that asks users to pick the most awesome of two things … Continue reading

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