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 […]
This Saturday, storytellers from all over the world will share their films for 4 hours straight. It will be unforgettable, transcendent, without equal. Pangea Day, May 10.
Today Monday kicks off an intense week in the country’s advertising creativity, because while the international jury reviews the eight pieces participating to choose the pair that will go to the Young Lions Print Competition in Cannes, we will have the Escuela [...]
Andy Stanley presents a summary of his first message in the Destination series. With his characteristic eloquence, he reminds us that no matter what our intentions are, it is the direction that determines the destination. Likewise, on a level of common sense [...]
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 [...]
