Dreaming of Cannes, but stuck at McCann While it may seem like the entire ad world is in Cannes in late June, that's not the case. Somebody’s gotta mind the store while the adverati swan about the Carlton Terrace. It’s no different at McCann Worldgroup. Still, it was a little jarring to see this invite to the agency’s party at the Eden Roc, a way over-the-top cliffside hotel in Cap d’Antibes. Click here to see a larger version of the invite. It’s written from the perspective of an anonymous junior creative left behind while the bigwigs cavort. “When you’re all getting drunk, I’ll probably be writing a banner ad, or revising a banner ad, or re-writing a revised banner ad. Which is fine. Because I’m not one of those people who likes parties and fun, apparently.” I wonder how the real junior creatives feel. —Posted by Brian Morrissey

June 2, 2008 in Morrissey | Permalink

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so weak. first of all, these ad parties lame, and the kid won't be getting any revisions on his banner, because his boss will be blotto all week, and not replying to email.

Posted by: timB | Jun 3, 2008 2:01:24 PM

What a bunch of pricks.

We were all juniors once.

On top of that, the seniors don't exactly seem to be kicking ass in this industry right now, probably because of things like thumbing their nose at banner ads.

Posted by: Gymkata | Jun 3, 2008 6:25:41 PM

Gymkata is a great film

Posted by: | Jun 3, 2008 6:39:14 PM

Umm...that's funny as hell. Prickish? Sure. But it's funny.

Posted by: Mike Keliher | Jun 3, 2008 6:46:27 PM

How much business has McCann been winning lately, anyway?

Posted by: mediadarwin | Jun 3, 2008 7:07:13 PM

How much business has McCann been winning lately, anyway?

Posted by: mediadarwin | Jun 3, 2008 7:07:44 PM

it's another expression of the contempt they hold for digital talent and discipline.

my post on it: http://marksilva.wordpress.com/2008/06/03/treat-your-digital-talent-well/

Posted by: marksilva | Jun 3, 2008 7:50:07 PM

a great example of why the big agencies are screwing themselves. they waste money on outmoded media & creative and to feel better about it they make fun of the creatives that will start companies that bankrupt them.

Posted by: philmang | Jun 3, 2008 8:35:57 PM

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