• Band of the Month

    When you love what you do, it shows. I took my wife and daughters to see The Avett Brothers on August 8th in Charlotte. They're local musicians, and I've grown
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  • Art & Copy

     Watching this trailer, I can only sit and nod in agreement. I can't wait to see this film. Jim is a father, husband, copywriter and founder of smashcommunications. You can find
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  • Knowing Your Target Audience

    When you empathize with your audience, the concept shines. For the record I hate when the kids go back to school – but this old Staples spot just kicks ass.
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  • Kool-Aid

    I love the creepiness factor of this spot. It works – even the Deliverance music. And I'm betting that Kool-Aid could kick Gatorade's ass on this log too.  Jim is
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  • Two Trains

    I love this spot. A perfect collision of concept and art direction. #notagamerthough Jim is a father, husband, copywriter and founder of smashcommunications. You can find him on Twitter @smashadv

  • Sober

    August 3, 2009

    On August 3, 1991, I heard the voice of God. No, I’m not crazy.

  • The Deep Down

    July 29, 2009

    The reason I love Twitter is not for its massive commercial appeal, nor for its professional networking potential. It’s for the people. As a copywriter, being curious about people is part of the
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  • Knife Crime – a Cutting Edge Solution

    The core demand of any advertising campaign is its inherent need to connect with its target audience – everything else (innovation, creativity) follows this central requirement.  Occasionally an advert comes
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  • Social Media ROI

      A slightly facetious look at Social Media ROI. Jim is a father, husband, copywriter and founder of smashcommunications. You can find him on Twitter @smashadv

 
 

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