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Vancouver Advertising Event: NABS West Cannes Reel 2012

It’s that time of year, kids. Time to check out some of the world’s best ads at the NABS West Cannes Reel 2012. For those of you who have never attended the Cannes Reel, it is a screening of the … Continue reading

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Upcoming Industry Events

Tonight is the Lotus Awards  in Vancouver. The Lotus Awards, according to their Facebook page, is “a competitive advertising awards show that celebrates creative excellence in British Columbia”. I’ve skipped the Lotus for the past few years, but have decided to give it another chance … Continue reading

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Vancouver Event: ABCOM All-In Charity Poker Showdown

Hey Vancouver! Tickets are selling now for the ABCOM All-In Charity Poker Showdown. It’s happening next Thursday, after work, at Smiley’s Public House at 911 West Pender Street. Registration is from 5pm-6pm, then the tournament begins. I’m a terrible gambler … Continue reading

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Vancouver! What Are You Doing This Thursday?

NABS (National Advertising Benevolent Society) is a non-profit organization that assists people in the advertising industry and related businesses who need help due to illness, injury, unemployment, substance abuse or financial difficulties. Many of us in the ad industry don’t always … Continue reading

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Friday Morning Movie

Happy Friday morning! Today is the ABCOM Christmas Lunch, where 600 advertising and broadcast media industry members start the day with 11:00 am cocktails. I’m busy trying to figure out what to wear, so this intro will be short. Today’s … Continue reading

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Water Please

Good Friday morning y’all. It’s the day after the NABS Shindig and I’m starting my day with a slight headache and a dry mouth. I really should have eaten dinner last night before getting those free-pour glasses of red wine … Continue reading

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It’s What We Do Best. It’s Self Promo

Every year the National Advertising Benevolent Society (NABS) puts on fundraisers and works hard to raise awareness of their cause and contribution to the ad industry. Last year, they made a swim suit calendar where agencies were encouraged to sign … Continue reading

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