It’s become a bad joke: One moment, I’m reading a LinkedIn “news” story touting a booming jobs market — and the next, I’m doom-scrolling through endless posts from out-of-work creatives.
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Book Review: Jessica Harper and the Culture War Murders
Calling all mystery novel fans! Jessica Harper and the Culture War Murders (The Misadventures of Jessica Harper Book 2) is a fun and funny read for anyone who loves a
Continue readingMastering the LinkedIn humblebrag: my journey to social media stardom
The following is an actual humblebrag I tongue-in-cheek posted on LinkedIn — dedicated to the LinkedIn “thought leaders,” “rockstars” and “gurus” whose humblebrag posts inspire me to, well, keep scrolling
Continue readingForced quotas or fair chance? The debate around ‘racial parity’ in hiring
In the current push for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), some businesses are focusing on “racial parity” in their workforce demographics — that is, prioritizing the hiring of people of
Continue readingMillion-dollar mind control: why ‘your favorite Super Bowl ad’ does not exist
Pass the chips, hold the Kool-Aid. This Super Bowl, The Cranky Creative is serving up some red-pill hors d’oeuvres. Plus: The ultimate Super Bowl ad drinking game! Super Bowl LVIII
Continue readingWhy TV ads are so bad: Cranky sits down with The Daily Telegraph
Last week, I was contacted by Stephen Armstrong, a journalist for The Daily Telegraph who wanted to speak with me about the quality of today’s TV commercials as Netflix, Amazon,
Continue readingMerry Christmas? Chevy plays the Alzheimer’s card in viral holiday ad
Earlier this month, Chevy set the world alight with a “must-see” five-minute ad titled “A Holiday to Remember.” Billed as “heartwarming” and “a tear-jerker,” the ad garnered rave reviews from
Continue readingGodzilla: Minus One stomps Hollywood, gives film lovers reason to cheer
No mere monster movie, “Godzilla: Minus One” treats audiences to more heart and humanity than just about any film this year. Go see it as soon as you can. Spoiler-free
Continue readingI could not take my eyes off this ad for Medicare
Someone at QualifyNow Medicare wanted my attention — and by God, they got it. I don’t know if it was the giant word ATTENTION emblazoned in all capital letters across
Continue readingPeloton TV commercials are ESG gold
Luxury stationary bike company Peloton must have gotten really freaking spooked by the backlash it received from professional agitators and perpetually offended amateurs for its holiday 2019 “Grace from Boston”
Continue readingSo, about my recent health scare
There I was last Friday at the endoscopy center, awaiting my procedure. I was feeling pretty good, all things considered. Everything was going so well. I’d done the regimen the
Continue readingThey’re telling the truth behind closed doors [UPDATED]
I had a health scare yesterday. I’ll tell you about it sometime, but right now, I need to tell you something else. Something you won’t read in The New York
Continue readingMy short-lived career as a United States Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier
Earlier this year, I’d vowed to get out of marketing. After burning out on writing for university programs, being ghosted by clients who owed me money, and hearing a prospective
Continue readingWhat is the point of GM’s ‘Beautiful People’ commercial?
It’s a valid question. I myself wasn’t aware of the ad until just now when I noticed someone had found my blog with a Google search for the words in
Continue readingApple’s cringey ‘Mother Nature’ ad gets climate science hilariously wrong
Apple debuted a new iPhone last week, but that’s not what’s got people talking. No, what’s got people talking is a five-minute video shown during the company’s annual keynote event
Continue readingIs Big Tech censoring The Cranky Creative blog?
You bet your free speech it is. I’ve noticed it for more than two years: Every time I publish a blog post saying something that goes against an approved mainstream
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