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 […]
Cannes Lions 2010 Film and Press Juries announced 03 March 2010 The organisers of the 57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival are pleased to announce this year’s Film and Press Lions juries. “Pulling the finest creative talent from across 25 countries has [...]
PR And Promo Jury Presidents Announced 10 December 2009 Two more industry leaders are named as heads of jury by the organisers of the 57th Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, the most prestigious global advertising and communication awards on the industry’s calendar. [...]
Cannes Lions 2010 Radio, Media And Outdoor Lions Juries Announced 15 March 2010 Cannes Lions are pleased to announce the members of the Radio, Media and Outdoor Lions juries. Commenting on the juries, Terry Savage, Chairman of the Festival said, “Cannes Lions [...]
Cannes 2010 Direct, PR And Promo Activation Lions Juries Announced 30 March 2010 Cannes Lions are pleased to announce the members of the Direct, PR and Promo Activation juries. Philip Thomas, CEO of Cannes Lions, said, “We are seeing more and more [...]
Cannes Lions 2010 Cyber And Design Juries Announced 07 April 2010 Cannes Lions are pleased to announce the members of the final two Cannes Lions juries to be revealed, Cyber and Design. Terry Savage, Festival Chairman, said, “In 2010 we welcome two [...]
Study uncovers secret of world’s most admired companies Engaging with employees strengthens loyalty and improves performance After the thirteenth version of the famous list of the most admired companies in the world, published annually by Fortune magazine and the Hay Group, [...]
Every day, advertising influences the world intensely, profusely and repeatedly with creative ideas to change the world. The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation know this, and have teamed up to promote the use of creativity [...]
If you are not, let’s assume that you are among the general public, and not a puclicist, advertiser or any media or digital media. So, with everyone leveled up as busy people going about their happy lives, is there anyone out there [...]
Exactly 25 years ago today, Alexandra Franco opened the doors of the Casa de los Niños Montessori in Escazú, the kindergarten that today is called Hometwo. This long journey triggered the modern Montessori movement spread throughout the country in early childhood education. [...]
As customers, we do not have a monopoly on the truth, although we always have the power to decide, to choose whether to approve or reject, to return or leave, to recommend or not, to repeat or discard. I believe that the [...]
Fear paralyzes, curtails, delays, annuls, petrifies, disables. Fear subjugates, subordinates, crushes, stuns and degrades. Fear humiliates, lulls and disarms, fear is a scourge and should not be part of your life. Overcome your fears! Fear is subjective, personal, it is up to [...]
“Disorganized media and advertising clients” This post may sound relevant to media, brands and agencies only. However, for those who are not in these sectors, isn’t it true that we want better advertising, better brands, more value for our money? Who wants [...]