From the Front Lines

Our goal is to publish stories from guest contributors: a creative person who is either already famous as an established creative leader or one who may be relatively unknown but has created a current hot spot -- something new and remarkable on the air.

Working in the advertising industry is often frustrating, hard, maddening and painful, but it's also fun, rewarding and memorable. Through this online column, we paint an entertaining and informative picture of our lives and our business. We welcome your submissions!

Wendy MacNaughton, MSW Senior Account Manager Underground Advertising

Design for Democracy - African Style

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John Follis President/Creative Director Follis Inc./NY

My Day with the Costanzas

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Sharon Ehrlich Senior Copywriter McCann Erickson

Danny Rodriguez Senior Art Director McCann Erickson

Some people call me square. I prefer to think of myself as edgy

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Linda Kaplan Thaler CEO and Chief Creative Officer The Kaplan Thaler Group

Stevie's Blind Spot

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Nina DiSesa Chairman McCann Erickson New York

Making a critical commercial with two former Presidents in 28 hours

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We welcome your submissions!