Summer Doldrums

The dog days of summer are definitely here, and it appears that the agency business here in Idaho is no exception. I haven’t heard much out of the local shops lately, and even the typically boisterous Oliver Russell & Associates hasn’t had much to say.

Its the heat. Its got to be the heat.

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CPB popping up in Idaho

Here’s a little tidbit that I came across today…

Crispin Porter + Bogusky (yes, that CPB) posted an ad on the Boise Craigslist site for a Flash Developer. My first reaction was that they posted this across all of the Craigslist sites, but after a little digging, it appears that this is somewhat of a targeted posting.

So the question now is — who or what in Boise Idaho caught the attention of the illustrious CPB, to the point that they’re looking to hire somone from the area?

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Job Opening – Graphic Designer

The Resource Center is looking for a graphic designer with 1-3 years of design industry experience preferred, but not required. The full job description can be found here.
(Courtesy of BoiseHelpWanted.com)

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Some things just repeat themselves

Once again, I have to wonder who thought it would be a good idea to make a radio spot that consisted entirely of a jingle? Yes, I have written about this before. Last time it was a Hubble Homes spot. This time, the award goes to ZigZorp.com.

What really gets me is that this spot, and the larger concept of a jingle-as-a-commercial got approved. I can see just see it — group of people sitting at a conference room table, throwing around ideas for a radio spot. Someone chimes in with “You know, if we fill the whole spot with a jingle, people will think its another song and won’t change the station.” Sorry kids, but I’m afraid that train of thought has long since left the station.

John and Tug over at American Copywriter covered the topic of radio, particularly the state of radio advertising, in American Copywriter #40. Its well worth a listen, as are all of their podcasts. I’ll also be adding a link to their site in the “Other Notable Sites” sidebar.

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New Agency Addition

The list of agencies in Idaho just keeps growing and growing…

Smash Media in Coeur d’ Alene is the latest addition.

Please let me know if there are others missing.

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