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insurgents in your organization

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Chris Houchens

Late last week, Alex Bogusky was elevated from CD of Crispin Porter + Bogusky to “Chief Creative Insurgent“ of the ad agency’s parent company MDC Partners. Hmmm. Since, by definition, an insurgent is a rebel who revolts against authority or acts … 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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sacrifice your friends for free meat

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Chris Houchens

This month, it will be six years since Crispin Porter + Bogusky took over the Burger King business and started serving up quirky and viral campaigns that have been critically acclaimed by those in the ad biz. Coq Roq, Whopper … Continue reading →

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bill gates as kramer. no es bueno

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Chris Houchens

I had high hopes when Crispin Porter + Bogusky took over the MSFT campaign. I expected something creative, edgy, and/or amusing. I was doubly excited when I heard Seinfeld was involved. Imagine my (and your) dissapointment with this garbage:Questions:Yeah. He’s … Continue reading →

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Who are you marketing to?

Posted on August 2, 2006 by Chris Houchens

Ah, it’s good to be the King. Or is it? News that Burger King had a bad day on Wall Street got me thinking….What’s the relationship between marketing and Wall Street perfomance? Crispin Porter + Bogusky have done a fabulous … Continue reading →

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