2025 has been a year of contrasts—intense, emotional, transformative. It began with a heartfelt farewell and ends with my soul wide open after the magical, peaceful family moments we usually share in Escondida. In between, there was laughter under a sky full of fireflies outside Kuala Lumpur with my grandson Mauricio; a spiritual retreat in […]
Winning at Film is difficult, and yet, as this example shows, it is more than possible. We already know the formula: that the idea surpasses what has been done before and surprises us afterwards. This piece was bronze at Cannes 2008, it [...]
Today began the Antigua Festival in Guatemala, organized by UGAP. With almost a thousand pieces participating from agencies all over Central America, the organization and enthusiasm in this city is simply contagious. After our meeting yesterday of FECAP, the Central American Federation [...]
This sensational idea by Uniqlo has become a winner of awards and recognitions, as it is a 24/7 presentation, placed in blogs around the world, as it is now in A Fuego Lento and for some time. The case is described [...]
We are one among more than 6 billion and at most we will live 100 years. Among so many people and in such a short time, is there anyone out there who is truly willing to go unnoticed? Seriously and simply, is [...]
It is necessary to focus on the customer and bring her into the creative, innovative and courageous search for powerful emotional connections between the consumer and her brand. The paths taken are shared and therefore not differentiating. The more clients are convinced [...]
Big cities give you great opportunities, like this photo that turned a wait into an outdoor session of simple fun. With only 20 sample images of many more I took of people taking pictures, here are a few that show you how [...]
From ASCAP, the association of advertising agencies in Costa Rica, transforming processes are being developed today. These unify in a creative direction of projection, without a single agency giving up even for a breath in the fierce competition that characterizes us. In [...]
To participate in the Young Lions Cannes 2008, the pairs can be from two different agencies, from one university or another, professional or trainee, active in advertising or not, as long as they are between 18 and 28, at least one of [...]
Today appears published in La Nación the first ad of the Young Lions campaign in Costa Rica, creativity of Ogilvy. In the link www.nacion.com/cannes all the information. Spread the word, connect the dots, encourage your friends, participate. It’s a wonderful opportunity.
Here are the complete rules to participate in the Young Lions Competition of ASCAP and LA NACIÓN 2008. If you are between 18 and 28, this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Rules The YOUNG LIONS Competition belongs to the Cannes Lions [...]
Starting tomorrow, ASCAP and LA NACIÓN will become a single cause to encourage more advertising creativity in the country by starting the race to choose the duo that will represent us in the Young Lions Competition at the next Cannes International Festival [...]