Ignition: Marketing newspulp or a guide for life? You decide.

November 17, 2009  |  by Krieg Thumbtwister  |  No Comments

What shows up every few months, causes a mild burning sensation and can easily be passed from one person to another? No it's not a reoccurring bout of impetigo. It's "Ignition," the heavy-handed, self-promoting e-rag newsletter produced by the droll ad devotees at the Magneto Brand Advertising World Headquarters. Why sign...

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New Radio Commercials

November 5, 2009  |  by Krieg Thumbtwister  |  2 comments

You wouldn't believe how many voice talents there are out there. That is, unless you're a voice talent or a voice talent agent. We listened to 230 auditions for these radio spots that we just finished for PSNC Energy in North Carolina. 230.  Hopefully we picked the right voices to...

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You are learning, my young padawan

October 26, 2009  |  by Buzz Winkle  |  No Comments

O Yay, parades! The only time I feel like I can move faster than something else. # #NewYearsResolution ...singlehandedly bring back Zima # #NewYearsResolution ...convince Hollywood to stop using Gill Sans for comedic movie titles. # #NewYearsResolution ...Smile less # #NewYearsResolution ...pursue sponsorship from the little blue pill. # I could have told you this...

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Not so lonely anymore

September 21, 2009  |  by Buzz Winkle  |  No Comments

#XactoRule 53 -Always cut away from yourself. You know, the way most people walk in regards to where you're standing. Away. # Nice, but where's the bathroom? http://ow.ly/u3hA # agency comrades: read on http://ow.ly/spqJ # http://twitpic.com/ir78v - Juxtaposition can be important in media placement. Note the muffler location. #AdFail # #XactoRule 43 –Use a...

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Not So Softball

September 9, 2009  |  by Krieg Thumbtwister  |  1 Comment

"Bob might not be wearing Magneto red, but he bleeds Magneto red." -Coach T On a dark and bitter Tuesday night at University Park in North Portland the Magneto PAF Softball team witnessed an act of heroism that must be mentioned in the permanent archives of the world wide web. Bob...

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A Day in the Life of Mike Terry, Account Director

August 31, 2009  |  by Krieg Thumbtwister  |  No Comments

Many outsiders have asked what it's really like to be a part of the enigma that is Magneto. Well, that is for us to know and for you to find out. But in the spirit of congeniality, we will briefly lift the veil of secrecy ever so slightly to offer...

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I introduced Walt and Stan years ago

August 28, 2009  |  by Buzz Winkle  |  No Comments

What makes shopping at Walmart so very special? It's the people. http://peopleofwalmart.com/ # Steven Seagal now has his own reality cop show. Please God, wake me from this reoccurring nightmare. http://ow.ly/lklN # BRANDFAIL ALERT: Paris Hilton's Wine in a can is not cutting it. Who'd have guessed it? http://ow.ly/lkh7 # Buzz is watching...

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