Comments for Holding Court

Comment on Bubbles 2 by Beth Layton

Beth Layton — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:29:26 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this story, and this spot. Both are beautiful. I came to your website to learn more about your agency, and now it makes me want to learn even more. What a true inspiration.

Comment on What Brad Pitt Taught Me About Creative Directing by Bill Roden

Bill Roden — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:41:33 +0000

Love this:
“Well, you need to start by placing your focus on inspiration rather than filtration.”

I don’t hire or respect anyone who doesn’t have a unique POV on what they like, what they don’t like, and most importantly, “why,” in terms of both work and agency cultures.

It’s amazing how few creatives actually take the time to sit and think about what inspired them to get into this business in the first place. To truly understand their intentions and beliefs beyond the novelty of being in the creative business. And to be able to articulate why they choose to stay amidst all the industry changes that continually challenge these intentions and beliefs.

People and their agencies must truly, “know what they believe.” And those beliefs must jive together. If they don’t, then you won’t have to waste time meeting people who don’t fit. When they do, and you welcome a like-minded zealot into the fold, clients smell it and it’s intoxicating.

Thanks for the inspiration.

Bill Roden
Integrated Creative Director
SaatchiLA

Comment on Pepper Spray and Depends: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas. by Lee Ann Daly

Lee Ann Daly — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:16:14 +0000

your wife must really love you to put up with Depends modeling disguised as a an xmas card.

Comment on Mailing It In for the Holidays by Pepper Spray and Depends | Holding Court

Pepper Spray and Depends | Holding Court — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:49:11 +0000

[...] Here is the latest Crandall family holiday card installment in a tradition that started 19 years ago. [...]

Comment on Talking ‘Bout My Generation: What Every Brand Can Learn from Monte Factor by Karen Pomer

Karen Pomer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:51:22 +0000

RIP Monte, Love to Tommy, Diane, Peter, and Patty…from the Pomer Family

Comment on Bubbles 2 by Keith Petzold

Keith Petzold — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:58:18 +0000

This is an incredibly touching story well told. I only stopped by your web site to find out more about the agency. I had no idea I would be getting so much more than I bargained for.

Comment on Bubbles 2 by maki

maki — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:48:24 +0000

What a great tribute to Shawn.
Thanks for sharing, Court.

Comment on Bubbles 2 by Kat Ketterer

Kat Ketterer — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:14:51 +0000

It’s so tough to lose a loved one, and so good to read your account of the event. I wish only that every day everyone would love one another with the same intensity we feel when we suffer a loss. Bubbles 2: Beautiful!

Comment on Bubbles 2 by Adam Svatek

Adam Svatek — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:38:55 +0000

It was incredible to be a part of that era at GZ. Miss you Shawn. Thanks for retelling the story Court.

Comment on Bubbles 2 by Cush

Cush — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:22:16 +0000

Great share. I think of Shawn anytime I crack a PBR. Now I will think of him when I see bubbles.