McCann Erickson Central ad ruffles creative feathers
McCann Erickson Central ad ruffles creative feathersWere you on the list? An advert placed in the last issue of The Drum magazine by McCann Erickson Communications House has certainly ruffled some feathers.
Recently appointed executive creative director at the agency Vince McSweeney has compiled a list of creatives from rival agencies that are "on his list".
Award-winning and senior creatives from the likes of Rave, Dinosaur, True North, Propaganda, JWT, PS Creative, Big Communications, CheethamBell JWT, Underdog Creative, BJL and TBWA Manchester were all on the McSweeney's hit-list.
However, a number of the agencies have acted angrily in response, with one even creating an advert of their own in reply to McSweeney's list.
McSweeney then added: "Not on the list and think you should be?" Before asking potential recruits to get in touch.
See the full list of names in the ad (in the gallery, left).
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Recruitment ad of the year.
I love it. I am not on the list, so it's also accurate!
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Thats funny!
However, if I change my name to 'Communications House', would that constitute a job offer?
Can't really see why the fuss. Vince has listed some people whose work he likes. They should all be flattered. Some MDs might be annoyed, but so what?
A little arrogant perhaps, but is that so bad?
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I think this is clever and funny. I would be flattered if one of our employees were indeed listed on there!
Brilliant, I see some "pay rise or I'm walking" conversations coming!
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I think it s a pretty good Ad just to show their ambitious in terms of who they respect and dont mind telling people.
Though they maybe missing people who are just as good but not proved themselves yet.
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Nice idea. Flattering for the creatives listed too, I would imagine, whether they want to move or not.
14:16
really very good.
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Yes, clever indeed.
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Nice to see Dougs name on it he's a good lad
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Brilliant ad. And knowing some of the people on there, know that they're brilliant too. Must admit, love the layout - there's thought gone into how those names sit.
They may be on your list, McCann, but are you on theirs?
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Really good brave idea.
Missed one, surely?
Can't see "Anonymous" on there?
Perhaps the next ad will list all the potential clients that are on the list. Now that would ruffle some feathers.
Oh yeah, and 1/10 that Jamie Buckingham's name is first to be crossed off the list...
Anon 15:47
Put me a monkey on that one
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Rubbish.
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Oh hang on, brilliant.
If this is McSweeney's first piece of creative brilliance for McCann Erickson, I suggest Dean should have continued his search a little longer................and as for you lot, if you think this is good.......hmmmm. EMO ran this ad a couple of years ago when they lost the BMW Dealer Marketing Account only listing automotive brands. Clever, no, arroggant and misguided......yes.
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Absolutely brilliant!! That guy definitely has an eye for talent and if he doesnt snap up those people on that list then it will certainly be his loss and other people's gain! They will jump at the chance of having them aboard their team!!! I have seen a few pieces of work and campaigns by these people and i especially love the work of Pauline Lam and Miss Sook Kuan Seows!! Definitely a team to watch out for in the future!!!
Think I'd have to disagree with you there, knowing 5 people on the list personally. They are in better agencies and doing better things. Well 4 are, one isn't and should move, you know who you are. Yes, you.
I like this ad by the way. Although I wonder how many people on it will end up there. Not many I reckon.
P.S. Jade, don't exclamation mark rule!!!!!!
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Could the Anonymous all please man up. If you're going to comment then at least have the balls to put your name to your opinion.
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Could the Anonymous all please man up. If you're going to comment then at least have the balls to put your name to your opinion.
If that's the only opinion you have on the matter, George, I would've posted anon if I were you. Good to hear you have a weighty pair of balls though.
Creativity is not encouraged to flourish at McCanns Birmingham. They should be searching for account people with the balls to sell the work, and not more creatives to stifle and frustrate, and keep there til 3 am on a regular basis.
It's a good statement of intent and if they hire only a couple of them, they will have done well.
Lionel Messi
Cristiano Ronaldo
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Steven Gerrard
Samuel Eto’o
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Xavi Hernandez
Andres Iniesta
Frank Lampard
Fernando Torres
You're on the list
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Clearly Jamie Buckingham is already on his way there.
Anon 15.55 or even a short list for his replacement......nice one Deano, like your thinking, not sure how many will be wanting to relocate to the sunny suburbs of Brum...........mind you, you got this one to come from downunder, perhaps this would be award winning back home?
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Our job as communication professionals surely is to be heard above the maelstrom. So I applaud McCann Birmingham for getting on everyones radar.
Is this supposed to be a list of the best creative talent around?
Because it's not even close.
Did he consult with the FD before he issued this I wonder?
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