On hiatus

16 years is a long time.

Yes, dear friends, the Idaho Ad Agencies blog has been around for over 16 years.

When I started back in early March of 2006, the first tweet hadn’t been sent. Facebook was exclusive to colleges and universities, and YouTube was still in its infancy.

Oh how times have changed.

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*tap* *tap* Is this thing on?

Hello out there.

Things have been pretty quiet around here as of late, and I know for many of you who stop by from time to time, your worlds have been turned upside down in ways you never could have anticipated. But life–and business–is still moving, albeit differently than it has in the past.

Putting the usual “I hope you’re well and staying safe” platitudes aside, I’d like to hear from you, and learn more about how you’ve been handling the chaos of the past few months.

If you’re willing to share your experiences, the ups and downs, or anything in between, drop me a line or leave a comment here.

The Rockies – an update

Much has been happening behind the scenes, and the Boise Advertising Federation sent out this update earlier today to the public at large about The Rockies.


2020 ROCKIES AWARD SHOW UPDATE
An Idaho Advertising Federation event, brought to you by The Boise Advertising Federation.

Thanks for being patient with us as we have carefully deliberated to determine the fate of the 2020 Rockies Award show due to COVID 19. The Rockies as an in-person event will not happen this year due to the sensitivity of social distancing while we work through this. It was a hard decision, but we will make it up to you with a big party the next time we get together.

The good news: Due to the size of our usual gathering and sensitivity in these times of COVID-19, we will instead present the Rockies Award Show as a livestream event. We still want to celebrate the creative spirit of our community by hosting a special livestream on May 16th. You guys worked too hard this past year for us to not do anything to acknowledge what you do best!

Stay tuned for details to watch the show on May 16th! See the winners, see the fun videos, have some drinks… all from the comfort of your living rooms and yoga pants. It’ll be free to watch and we also encourage you join us in donating to the Idaho Food Bank during the show. Watch it by yourself or in your groups no larger than 10, six feet apart. It will still be an amazing time.

Watch for updates and more details here: https://www.boiseadfed.org/rockies

Business as unusual

Life is anything but normal these days.

Nevertheless, business still happens. And must keep happening.

So here’s what I’m going to do.

I am going to keep sharing updates, information, and news as relevant and appropriate when time allows. I’ll answer questions as I can, either via email or Twitter.

And perhaps I’ll even set up an occasional virtual coffee or happy hour get together, if there’s an interest.

The ad industry — both nationally and in Idaho — has been beat up in the past by forces way outside of anyone’s control, but my hope is that everyone will be able to adapt and adjust as needed, and get through this together.

Stay safe, stay apart, and be well.

Stepping out

Full Swing Public Relations is about me stopping evangelizing about women-owned businesses and becoming the woman who owns the damn business.

Those were just a few of Caitlin Copple Masingill’s words as she announced her departure from Oliver Russell and the launch of Full Swing Public Relations.

Read more about Caitlin’s new venture: Taking My Full Swing