All the texts I’ve recently published in The Slow Burn have been born from a desire to share and inspire. I emphasize this because I recognize that it wasn’t always like this. In the past, when I called myself a publicist and entrepreneur, my writing was often driven by a need to build my personal […]
A few days ago I went from the sublime to the ridiculous in a half marathon and from the first kilometer, when I thought it would be a wonderful experience and ended up being the opposite. In the end of course, the [...]
Today I remembered a campaign to some friends on Facebook who invited me to share this old commercial. Life messes you up, without a doubt, and if there are any doubts, ask Zelaya. It is a video that summarizes a situation that [...]
In an unprecedented decision at Cannes, the jury headed by David Droga awarded the Grand Prix for Integrated and Titanium to the Obama Campaign that carried him to the presidency. A hotly contested decision, yet clearly one that recognizes the scale of [...]
Are you still looking for your perfect match? This message comes all the way from Singapore and reminds us that it’s often the little imperfections that make all the difference in the world. More info? Look it up at thinkfamily.
If we want to understand the world, it is imperative to understand the differences. And although this video proposes a logo at the end of a Brazilian newspaper, the important thing in the message is what I suggest to rescue, because equally, [...]
I invite you to get to know MOFILM, an initiative that combines technology, the participatory power that technology has given us and 12 finalists from the 350 videos that participated. Here I connect you with the three finalists. See more videos on [...]
I have a dear friend and colleague, companion of dreams and illusions, sincere creative, talented generator of ideas and proven maker of commercial creativity, admirer of Lovemarks and charismatic musician, among other virtues: Arete. He opened his creative workshop and launched himself [...]
For years I have known of many Costa Ricans who send their articles to La Nación, waiting to be published. I have been among them, which makes me suppose that I do not have the style, depth, subject, name, prestige, pedigree or [...]
Advertising agencies are solely responsible for the proliferation of workshops, in-houses and free-lancers. As long as we continue to focus on making quick and cheap ads, we will not be making any difference and we will continue to perpetuate ourselves as just [...]
It’s hard to find a business category that doesn’t have most of its members… pants down. With discounts, offers, returns, or the worst of all, with the lowest price, many try to compete and win. Advertising is no exception and because of [...]