Archive for April, 2008

six feet under or over the top?

By Kate Sonnick on April 22nd, 2008

a friend of mine just sent me this ceiling mural which is reportedly in some smoking area, whereabouts unknown. i’m reading this book that references an interesting study that correlates with this visual. according to the study, if you want to motivate people to do something, you need to get them to first contemplate their [...]

Student Portfolio Review an A+

By RAF Connect on April 19th, 2008

On April 16, 2008 the Ninth Annual 2008 RAF Student Portfolio Review brought out the future stars in the fields of graphic design, advertising, new media, and copywriting. This one-night-only program was open to all senior-year college students with portfolios. The event was a big success, with over 50 students in attendance. But as Bob [...]

it’s the spot, stupid

By Kate Sonnick on April 19th, 2008

forget the economy and global warming and weigh in on an issue that really matters: what’s your fave one show spot? rock the vote here.

what’s it like to be you?

By Kate Sonnick on April 2nd, 2008

Dear:
- Account executives
- Media directors
- Creative directors
- Copywriters
- Graphic designers
- Photographers
- Market researchers
- PR managers
RIT’s American Advertising Federation chapter would like to hear your insights and stories about working in the advertising industry (past or present)! Tell us about how your interests lead you to advertising, how does what you do on a [...]

who’s your laddy?

By Kate Sonnick on April 1st, 2008

this year, we decided to forego paper certificates at the addys in lieu of heavy metal.

addy’s mini-me is small but mighty. lil’ addy was quickly dubbed “laddy” by raf board member anne esse. a scotsman who attended our addy ceremony has informed us that the official spelling is “laddie.” to which we reply, arrrggghhh matey. [...]