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Havas Puts Neurodivergent Creatives Center Stage at Cannes Lions

“Beyond the Brief” aims to redefine creative inclusion This is another article I came across from the Cannes Festival last month that I wanted to share. It was written by AUDREY KEMP, a staff reporter for Adweek based in New York City. It has an interesting take on the creative industry and the players of today leading us into advertising’s future. Havas is using Cannes Lions’ global stage to…

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Viagra’s Emotional Rebrand Wins the Cannes Lions Pharma Grand Prix 

Vaseline and New Zealand Herpes Foundation also take top health honors A bold herpes awareness campaign took home top honors in the Health categories at Cannes Lions 2025. I know that Cannes has been over for a week or so but I read this and wanted to share it. Thanks toAUDREY KEMP, a staff reporter for Adweek based in New York City. Good advice and a good read, especially for those who may not…

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Cancer Drugs Cost More Than Ever And They Often Don’t Extend Lives. (Part 2)

Continued From Tuesday’s Part 1 . . . In the program’s first full year, the FDA got more than 90 applications for the new breakthrough designation. Among them was a drug from Pfizer called palbociclib. Researchers from the University of California at Los Angeles had been investigating a Pfizer compound, PD-0332991, in the lab since the mid-2000s. Now better known by its brand name, Ibrance,…

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And Now We Wait . . . Update

Several weeks ago I posted a blog about my current medical situation. I was overwhelmed with the responses I received. Well, now I thought I’d give you an update, short and sweet, since I had a follow up visit Tuesday with my oncologist, Dr. Iyer, from MD Anderson here in Houston. Even though I do have another type of cancer roaming around in my body, Dr. Iyer gave me a pretty positive…

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Happy Birthday Pam!

Even though you’re not with us anymore, I still remember your birthday. I just had mine and I know you’re only about a week later, albeit a year younger. Time sure passes and the memories flow but with a bittersweet taste. There’s still not a day that passes wherein I don’t think of you. I recall the good and fun memories mixed with the “not so good” ones. I wish I could reset the controls on my…

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'AI Will Not Save Advertising' - Apple's Tor Myhren

The marketing leader opened Cannes Lions by arguing for human craft as the industry’s superpower. “There’s no AI more capable of making us feel than the human mind,” Myhren told Cannes Lions attendees. (Tim Nudd/Ad Age) This is the week of the Cannes Creativity Festival in Cannes, France, which some of you are aware. As such, commentary and opinions on the global advertising and creative…

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Jay Hagins: The Sparrow

When my journey took me to a special memorial service for my AAFH (American Advertising Federation Houston) buddy, Jay Hagins, this past Saturday, I read in the Program booklet a poem that was composed by Jay. I thought it was worth redistributing to those folks who may have not seen it. To those who may not have known Jay, this poem really resonates with who he was and what he felt.

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How Effective Can Creativity Be In The Age of AI?

The advertising industry has seen beaucoup changes over the past few years. One recent change that is sweeping the ad scene is Artificial Intelligence or AI for short. We’re still grappling with it. Man and AI robot waiting for a job interview: AI vs human competition Credit: Adobe Stock With this in mind, I came across an article written by the Op-Ed Contributor of MediaPost, Manjiry Tamhane,…

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Will There Ever Be Another Camelot?

Casa del Libro A few days ago one of my college buddies and I were talking politics which is not unusual for us. Within the conversation we started discussing who we would list as our favorite presidents. In our time we shared a common admiration and respect for one man: JFK. Of course, JFK and his brothers lived in a different time than we do now. It was truly Camelot back then. That feeling…

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We All Need a Little Spark of Creativity.

Adobe Stock A few weeks ago I read a piece from the New York Times about a man who cultivated his creativity at a young age. While we all may not echo his circumstances, we can sure learn from them. Every one of us needs a little spark of creativity now and then to make life a wee bit more interesting . . . And fun. ***** Last May, my father-in-law showed up at my house with a child-size drum…

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And Now We Wait . . .

Well it’s taken a few weeks to get to this point. Several weeks ago I had a pain in my front lower abdomen which colored part of my stomach purple. Now, I love that color. Both my high school and college had purple in their color scheme. I just don’t care to be wearing it on my skin. Turned out I had a ruptured artery. Yet, when we let it heal on its own, the color went away. However, after a…

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A Few Quotes to Feed Your Soul.

When executing advertising, it’s best to think of yourself as an uninvited guest in the living room of a prospect who has the magical power to make you disappear instantly. — John O’Toole, member, Advertising Hall of Fame A good advertisement is one which sells the product without drawing attention to itself. — David Ogilvy, member, Advertising Hall of Fame Creative imagination — the lamp that…

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Misfits: Leading the Way in Innovation

Recently I came across this article on innovation but from a point of view I had not really thought about before. Its author, Gonçalo Melo, is an inspiring designer who has also authored many articles on design and design thinking. It’s an interesting read and I thought I’d share it with you. Innovation has a history of being driven by those who refuse to conform, the self-proclaimed misfits of…

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Brands shy away from creative risk

Periodically I come across articles of interest that I want to share. Below is one such piece. It’s written by Aaron Baar and delves into the mindsets of marketers and their respective brands when it comes to taking risks. Given the current socio-political environment, it’s no wonder that companies are backing away from and giving second thought to creative risks. So, let’s get to it, shall…

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Rest Is Part of the Work

Photo by Forestpath on dreamstimeWhere will the footprints lead you on your journey? Recently I read this from an email I received from a designer/coach/friend of mine, Peleg Top, and wanted to share it. My journey has definitely seen its share of pitfalls and highs, as I’m sure most of you have. I’ve found that through it all, especially the down times, it’s important, if not necessary, for us…

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Creativity Without Productivity?

Though I’m not sure where I first read this post, I believe its author is a designer named Noah Kay. It intrigued me so I thought I’d pass it on to my fellow creatives, and those who want to be. I’ve always considered myself a “creative person”. I’ve always been into art, always had a deep appreciation for it. Paintings, drawings, sculpture, music, writings, movies, games, you name it. I have a…

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Scary, Horrendous, and deeply touching.

The horror. The horror. I read this the other day in another post and was horrified. As such I wanted to pass it on. I hope no one’s journey takes this turn! She didn’t even enter the US? She was just APPLYING for entry, and all this happened?? 😡 Canadian ‘American Pie’ actress Jasmine Mooney was detained byTrump’s ICE agents at the US-Mexico border and jailed for 12 days. There was no…