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Once, while trying to solicit some business, a Copywriter/Creative Director looked at my portfolio and said, "You're not a poet." While I understood his meaning, I've always tried to emphasize performance over prose in my work. (Plus, you rarely see Maya Angelou schlepping Hefty Trash Bags.) Thus, "You're not a poet" became both a badge of honor and a rallying cry. So, what follows are random thoughts on advertising, alarming alliteration, a plethora of punditry, and absolutely no poetry!

He's Not A Poet

The 2013 Super Bowl Ad A

Welcome to the 2013 Super Bowl Ad Awards For The Non-Poetic! Super Bowl XLVII is done, the Ravens are the Super Bowl champions, Ray Lewis is officially retired and now has a lot of time to kill, and it’s time to reveal our judging panel’s (me and Office Dog) favorites from ... Read More

Dropping The Ball On Ano

As the calendar kicks over to 2013, like most people, I’m inclined to take a look back at the previous 365 days. And, as I reflected on some of the advice, rants, and general non-poetry I’ve troweled out over the last year, I was again deeply grateful for everyone who took ... Read More