Monthly Archives: February 2019

Friday Fun Quotes: Advertising and Otherwise

Continuing a series of various illustrious quotes, here are some worth-remembering “sayings” which I find interesting and inspiring. Hopefully, you will, too.

Some quotes are from the American Advertising Federation newsletter “Smart Brief,” while others come from various sources. Enjoy!!

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Maybe that’s enlightenment enough: to know that there is no final resting place of mind; no moment of smug clarity. Perhaps wisdom… is realizing how small I am, and unwise, and how far I have yet to go.   Anthony Bourdain, 1956-2018

There is no way for the American economic system to function without advertising. – John O’Toole

He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe is as good as dead; his eyes are closed. – Albert Einstein

Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and therefore the fount of all invention and innovation. In its arguably most transformative and revelatory capacity, it is the power to that enables us to empathize with humans whose experiences we have never shared. – J. K. Rowling

I’ve always felt advertising was a major instrument of the free enterprise system. Effective advertising can not only have a truly powerful impact on clients’ fortunes but for their stockholders and employees as well and therein a great ripple effect on our economy. Liener Temerlin

To succeed, planning alone is insufficient. One must improvise as well. – Isaac Asimov

I have a theory that the best ads come from personal experience. Some of the good ones I have done have really come out of the real experience of my life, and somehow this has come over as true and valid and persuasive. – David Ogilvy

Be honest, truthful, and altruistic. If you concern yourself with taking care of others, there’ll be no room for lies, bullying and cheating. If you’re truthful you can live transparently, which will enable you to establish trust, the basis for making friends. – Dalai Lama 

There is no material with which human beings work which has so much potential energy as words. – Earnest Elmo Calkins

Inspiration can strike at anytime, anywhere. But usually not at 1 a.m. in the office. – Lee Clow via Lee Clow’s Beard tweet

So, whatchathink? Gotta favorite? Lemme know.

Ad Speaks Houston: A New Kind of Podcast

Do you have a favorite podcast? Have you ever participated in a podcast? Do you have any idea how many podcasts there are? That’s okay, neither do I!

If you’re in the Houston, Texas area and are involved in some way with the advertising industry, you’re in luck. Even if you’re not in the area, you’ll still find this interesting and may even learn a thing or two.

Curious about what is happening at AAF Houston? That’s the American Advertising Federation Houston for those who may not know. Check out Ad Speaks Houston, which airs on KPRC 950 AM from 10 am to 11 am on Sundays. If you can’t catch it on air, all of Ad Speaks Houston podcasts are on SoundCloud. 

It’s the first time AAF Houston (AAFH) has done something like this. We just want to reach out to our members and those who may be interested in joining. You’ll find a variety of topics and interviews conveying thoughts about the industry and happenings in Houston. Many thanks go to Ray Schilens (longtime supporter and current AAFH board member) of Radio Lounge for spearheading the Ad Speaks Houston podcast.

Being a longtime AAFH member myself as well as a past board member and officer, I was honored when Ray approached the board for interviews. I was glad to help launch the project. My interview with Ray is number 19 in the series. Take a listen.

Ad Speaks Houston