In the spirit of Halloween, this Cranky Case File tells the tale of my first-ever meeting with a new VP of communications — an encounter that might have scared me
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Category: Holidays
Why I love graphic designers (and why your brand needs a good one)
Plus, do’s and don’ts of working with your graphic designer. Light some candles, put on some music, and slip into something comfortable, Cranky readers. This Valentine’s Day, I’m sharing with
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New Year’s resolutions for TV advertisers
2019 was a banner year for bad TV commercials. Between Liberty Mutual’s bird-brained LiMu Emu commercials, Allstate’s “Mayhem” antics and Chevy’s not-so-real “Real People” ads, viewers had a lot of
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The Cranky Creative gives thanks
Happy Thanksgiving, friends and readers! It’s good to count our blessings every once in a while, and today is the perfect day to do so. Here are a few things
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The Cranky Creative blog turns one
The Cranky Creative blog first lit the pixels of computer screens a year ago on July 4, 2018. Frustrated with the red tape, politics, and backstabbing stupidity that pervades the
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Start the New Year right with wisdom from Pema Chodron
The Cranky Creative shares life-changing words from someone a lot smarter than he is. Happy New Year, Cranky readers! I’d like to tell you about a book I’ve been reading
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The company holiday card that never was
Back when I was a young copywriter in 1992 or ’93, I was asked to write the company holiday card. This was no small honor—the place employed six or seven
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A Cranky Creative Thanksgiving
This week, I share my thoughts on a recent freelance copywriting assignment and the things I’m thankful for this year . . . Happy Thanksgiving, my fellow creatives! It’s November
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