Tag Archives: ad agencies

barbers don’t cut their own hair

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Chris Houchens

A quick follow up thought to my post last week about a PR firm’s debacle… Barbers don’t cut their own hair. The cobbler’s children have no shoes. A lawyer who represents himself has a fool for a client. And marketers … Continue reading →

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social media math

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Chris Houchens

This post is not about the numbers. It’s about common sense. It doesn’t really matter how many followers you have or what your Klout score is — just as long as you’re using those social media channels to engage your … Continue reading →

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the new principles of Advertising

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Chris Houchens

Do you know someone who needs a better understanding of the “new” world of media, advertising, and PR? From 24-Jan to 13-May, I’ve been asked to teach an online course on the Principles of Advertising for Western Kentucky University. Officially, … Continue reading →

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do as they say not as they do

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Chris Houchens

Q. — As a general rule, what industry (as a whole) has the worst web sites? A. — Ad Agencies. I’ve noticed most agency web sites have a few common characteristics: Rule #1: Flash! Staff / Management Bios: Wacky, fun, … Continue reading →

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best creative clip I’ve ever seen on YouTube

Posted on July 27, 2008 by Chris Houchens

You see, it’s funny because it’s true. I’ve never designed a stop sign, but I have been in discussions that were frighteningly like these. Pass it on…

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