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 […]
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 [...]
Your signature counts for more than you think. This message from Aminesty International is a wonderfully inspiring reminder. In our countries we are not used to it, so we should learn. Public and massively signed petitions could speed up the expansion and [...]
11:36 AM. A few minutes ago we saw Martin Lel win the Ing New York City Marathon in 2:09, followed by more than 35,000 runners, including our beloved, admired and brave Joaquín Brenes. He clocked 52 minutes for the 10 Kms and [...]
Throughout the last few years we have enjoyed Sprite’s line of communication in its approach to the region’s youth. Today, Sunday is perhaps a good day to let us entertain ourselves and enjoy their most recent pieces. It’s a wonder when an [...]
Madre presented us with this idea exploited to the fullest. It’s a perfectly well-told story, masterful audio and a special effects solution that manages to engage, entertain and connect with the Mortgage Bank. They are the kind of productions that intimidate and [...]
For centuries we have wanted to avoid the unionism proposed by Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador. We have been won over by the egocentric nationalism of the isolated and boastful Tico in the cool breeze of his Central Valley. For a lifetime [...]