How to Make It as an Advertising Creative

by Simon Veksner

Overview

This book is aimed at anyone who is considering becoming an advertising creative, is studying to become one or would like to become a better one.

Packed with invaluable advice and insights from the author and other industry insiders, the book explains everything you need to know about working as an advertising creative but don't get taught at college. Its engaging, straight-talking text explains the diverse set of skills that you need to make it as an advertising creative above-and-beyond the ability to write good adverts, and demonstrates: how to get the best out of the people you work with; how to present your work to clients; how to manage your career; even how to start your own agency.

Getting a job as an advertising creative is not easy. This book teaches you the intangible skills that are essential to get a job, survive, thrive and ultimately make it big in one of the most exciting industries on the planet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781780675237
Publisher:	Quercus Publishing
Publication date:	05/17/2010
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Simon Veksner is Creative Director at DDB Sydney. Previously he spent seven years at DDB London, where his work included a Cannes Grand Prix-winning ad for Volkswagen. He has won over 50 industry awards in his 16 years as a Creative, and is a frequent D&AD juror.