"The Business Got Into Me"

After trying to pester my mom into blogging all afternoon, I realized that I hadn't blogged in quite sometime. I've flirted with a number of post ideas, but have honestly just been too busy and too fond of my free time to make an effort. Life is getting crazier as every day passes. I am still talking to a number of companies, interviewing a bit, and hoping that a great job with a great company will fall into my lap. So far I've been having conversations with a few really amazing firms. I'm really excited about all of them and would probably sprout wings if anything worked out with any of them.

The first is an agency called Leo Burnett. It's a more traditional agency that has worked to create some of the most memorable advertising in the world. They've been responsible for the Jolly Green Giant, Tony the Tiger, and now work on huge clients like Philip Morris, Kellogg, Mcdonalds, Tesco, the list goes on. It's a phenomenal company (even that is an understatement), and I have met some of my most favorite ad-folk have worked or currently work at LB.

http://www.leoburnett.com/

The second is DraftFCB, previously known as Foote Cone & Belding, until a 2006 merger. One of my favorite professors at Miami used to be an FCB-er and raves about it all the time. The company is headquartered in Chicago (check plus) and has recently worked on the quirky Sharpie commercials and the Double Stuf Oreo “DSRL” commercials with Trump. Awesome, awesome stuff, young, modern company. Definitely deserves a check plus plus (plus).

http://www.draftfcb.com/

Another company that I’m talking to is slightly different, in a good way. Interbrand is a branding consultancy that works on clients like AT&T, BMW, McDonalds, Nikon, Nissan, Dunkin Donuts, the list goes on. It has a great global presence with offices in Beijing, Amsterdam, Jakarta, London, Madrid, Milan, Tokyo (again the list goes on). The have a group called “Verbal Strategy” that works on providing brands with a tone and a feel, which ROCKS. I haven’t been to this company’s office yet, but I have astronomical expectations.

http://www.interbrand.com/

All in all, I’m extremely excited (understatment of the year) at the prospect of working for any of these companies. I’ve been attempting to get in touch with some smaller, boutique agencies, as well, but hiring freezes are resulting in an icy cold recruiting atmosphere. I’ve been lucky enough to get the few traces of interest that I have and can’t wait to learn more.

I guess this post goes to show that even if you have zero connections at the start (zilch, nada), you can do anything you put your mind to. Even if you are a little old college student from Ohio.

I’ll try to stay on top of posting and blogging about my career search as more exciting things sprout up (which they will! At least that’s what I keep telling myself), and will make a conscious effort to provide as much helpful advice as I can.

Your Optimistic Friend,

A