I start typing with an overwhelming feeling of defeat. Not because the trip at the end of August to which I am going to refer went badly, but because I think it is almost impossible to translate into text what I experienced. No adjective is sufficient to describe what it really means to experience “Burning […]
I have always been impressed by these huge birds with their long limbs and dense plumage, with that erect and pale neck that characterizes them, their friendly face and fast pace. If I had to describe them to a Martian, I would [...]
And energy! We went to introduce them to influence, contagion, the shoal effect, the six degrees and social creativity, and they rewarded us with joy, passion, dancing and a connection for life. I am impressed by the energy and focus of the [...]
Change of subject. Half-heartedly. One of the powerful ideas I heard years ago is simple. If you want to live inspired to do your best, read inspirational books, attend inspirational events, surround yourself with inspirational people, watch inspirational movies, live in everything [...]
At the 2010 Antigua Festival, few agencies from the region received awards and this indicates that we are still far from the competitive level that could lead us to be legitimate winners on the world stage. With few exceptions, the Festival was [...]
At the last Antigua Festival in Guatemala, Ogilvy Costa Rica was being awarded for its Jades for Scrabble campaign, when someone started shouting: “It’s done, it’s done! I immediately turned to the area from where the shouts were coming from, and I [...]
I have the impression that the last festival in Antigua is very good and has much room for improvement. The balance is positive, although we would be doing a disservice to UGAP if those of us who attend do not provide comments [...]
I heard that Volcán has once again broken records with more agencies and pieces registered for its November edition, including agencies from Costa Rica (the absolute majority), as well as the first participations of agencies from Honduras, Nicaragua and Panama. In the [...]
The creative advertising world is more than served with the existing festivals. With a revitalized Clio, a sustained Ojo and Fiap, a consolidated San Sebastian, the NY Festivals, London, Dubai, the Drum, etc., etc., etc., etc. and countless local or semi-regional festivals, [...]
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You must visit ASCAP’s new website, www.ascap.cr, as we hope it will become the meeting point for all advertisers, creatives, clients, media and suppliers, students and all those interested in advertising in Costa Rica and its natural region. A special congratulations to [...]