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 […]
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 [...]
Often the enemy is in ourselves. And indeed, agencies that have decided to pull out or quit are sending a message: deterioration, lack of leadership, lack of direction, fear of losing, that they have nothing to compete with, lack of creative, internal [...]
Fantastic! Fantastic! I just received the complete information of the entries of Costa Rican agencies participating in Cannes, for a total record of 105 entries in the most important creative festival on the planet. Not long ago I was wondering: will we [...]
This week I will be in Miami for the LATIN AMERICAN ADVERTISING AND MEDIA SUMMIT to be held at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach. Invited by Portada, as an initiative of Summa magazine, the meeting is previewed on its website: Portada’s Latin [...]
The Bible was written thousands of years ago. I live in the 21st century and to connect with its message I need translators, basically because it is a compendium of 66 ancient books written by 44 people in a space of 1,600 [...]
A few days ago I felt scared to the point of nausea, although at first I thought it was just a stomach reaction. I could feel in my churning guts the power of emotion that paralyzes to the bone. In fear I [...]
We have made a commitment: to serve as a positive influence and humbly propose to grow together. If you are part of Tribu DDB, you already know the approach we have chosen. If you are a friend, client, media or supplier, our [...]
If you were asked about the best thing in your life, what would you answer? If you were to die in a few minutes, would you be afraid? If you were an angel, would you jump into the world to feel your [...]
