Christian … What Do You Actually Do?

Posted on November 25, 2009 - Filed Under Thought Starters | 4 Comments

This post is for my Dad.
I don’t think he understands my job.
I work in advertising.
On the account side.
A lot of times people ask me what I do.
Here’s what I tell them:
When Churchill retired from politics he tried painting.
He set up his easel in his garden.
He got just the right size canvas.
He organized all his paints [...]

Want To Own Pabst Brewing?

Posted on November 16, 2009 - Filed Under Cool Ideas | 2 Comments

I was reading on Uncrate that two ad agencies are trying to crowdsource enough people to buy Pabst Brewing. It would work like the Green Bay Packers, where the fans own the company. You agree to pledge a couple of bucks towards the cause and then when they are able to reach their goal of [...]

National Geographic’s Best Pictures

Posted on November 12, 2009 - Filed Under Inspiration | 3 Comments

I got an awesome present today. It was an email filled with National Geographic’s best pictures of the year. I thought I would share. Click the image to see it big.
Whenever you’re feeling shitty, take a step back and check out how awesome the world is. Which one is your favorite?
- Christian

What Your Beer Tells People About You

Posted on November 5, 2009 - Filed Under Thought Starters | 2 Comments

I came across a fascinating study here from Ad Age that more or less confirms your prejudices about different beer brands.  Over 2,000 (American) beer drinkers were polled about their lifestyles. Now, it due to note that American pallets skew to favour lighter beers, but the lifestyle information that accompanies each brand is interesting.
I’m an [...]