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 […]
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 [...]
Today we are in Antigua, Guatemala, one of the paradises of the world, a World Heritage Site and rightfully the pride of the people of Guatemala. There is no other place like Antigua in Central America, and it is the setting for [...]
Without Martin Luther King and his inspirational dream, and visionary dream, Barack Obama might not be the first black president of the world’s most the first black president of the most powerful country in the world. Without dreams and dreams and illusions, [...]
Today I received the link to this video and it really touched me, even though I was raised as a child in the Methodist church. And as I firmly believe that Jesus is who He said He is, I also believe in [...]
Costa Rica’s ruling National Liberation Party presidential candidate Laura Chinchilla gives her victory speech after winning the general election in San José Costa Rica has always been a progressive beacon on Central America’s benighted street: the reliable democracy that makes a point [...]
At the end of 4 years as president of the association, I leave satisfied, grateful and excited, because together with all the associates and especially with my colleagues on the Board of Directors, we reinvented Ascap. Until very recently, the Costa Rican [...]
Shop Bridges the Gap Between the Hispanic and General Market, Extends Way Beyond Niche Category By Laurel Wentz Published: January 25, 2010 NEW YORK (AdAge.com) — Being Latino is increasingly about moving easily between different worlds, and Alma DDB is a perfect [...]
. After several weeks of conversations, we reached an agreement with el taier in Guatemala that has us all excited and on fire. At the end of the process, sharing at Bacchus in Santa Ana and the good taste of an excellent [...]
