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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.

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Milestone

It seems trivial these days, but about a week and a half ago I shared this on Twitter:

Everyone please stay safe, and be well.

And wash your hands. Frequently.

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Call for entries: Ad Age Small Agency Awards

Since virtually every agency in Idaho qualifies as a small agency under Ad Age’s guidelines (sorry Publicis and Accenture Interactive)…

Each year, the Ad Age Small Agency Awards uncover and honor small, independent agencies that are producing innovative and exciting work. These teams strategize and execute groundbreaking ideas to compete with work done by some of advertising’s oldest, largest and most sought-after partners.

The competition is tough, but the reward is big. Finalists will be notified mid-June and winners are announced and celebrated at our Small Agency Conference & Awards, to be held in July 2020.

The final deadline to enter is April 23, 2020 at 5pm EDT

More information about the Ad Age Small Agency Awards, how to apply, and past winners can be found here.

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What are you doing on Saturday?

Yes, you.

AIGA Idaho is looking for help.

They need advertising and design professionals to help review and critique student work at Boise State University this Saturday, March 7th between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The event will be held in Room 207 of the Interactive Learning Center – 2120 W University Dr, and volunteers can sign up online now.

This is a great chance to spend a few hours with some talented students (not to mention potential future employees or coworkers), and lend a helping hand to those on their way up.

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Job opening: Digital Project Manager

Drake Cooper in Boise is looking to add a Digital Project Manager to their team. From their job listing:

Do you know how to ride a unicycle? Can you ride one while juggling fire batons? Can you ride one while juggling fire batons and effectively managing digital projects?

No? That’s okay. We really just need you to be able to do one of those things and it’s not the unicycle or the batons (although if you can do those things more power to you). What we need is someone with drive, ambition and attention to detail. Things run fast around here and we need someone that can balance lots of different projects while still maintaining focus. Put succinctly, we need a Digital Project Manager. Someone who takes on the management of client projects and ensures each one is delivered on time, within budget and within the scope.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Passion for digital marketing and technology
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
  • Experience with Content Management Systems (e.g. WordPress)
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum and related management systems (e.g. Jira) is a plus
  • Experience managing enterprise-level digital projects
  • At least 3 years of digital project management experience

Full details about the position and how to apply can be found here.