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Book Description

This book is aimed at anyone who is considering becoming an advertising creative, studying to become one, or would like to become a better one.

Packed with invaluable advice and insights from the author and other industry insiders, the book explains everything you need to know about working as an advertising creative but don't get taught at college. Its engaging, straight-talking text explains the diverse set of skills that you need to make it as an advertising creative above-and-beyond the ability to write good adverts, and demonstrates: how to get the best out of the people you work with; how to present your work to clients; how to manage your career; even how to start your own agency.

Getting a job as an advertising creative is not easy. This book will teach you the elusive skills that are essential to get a job, survive, thrive, and ultimately make it big in one of the most exciting industries on the planet.

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Contents
  4. Foreword by David Droga
  5. Introduction
  6. Part One: Getting a Job
    1. Chapter 1. Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Creative?
    2. Chapter 2. How to Get a Job
      1. Interview
    3. Chapter 3. Where to Get a Job
      1. Interview
  7. Part Two: Surviving
    1. Chapter 4. How to Work in a Team
      1. Interview
    2. Chapter 5. How to Sell Your Work
      1. Interview
    3. Chapter 6. How to Get the Best Out of the People You Work With
  8. Part Three: Thriving
    1. Chapter 7. Managing Your Career
    2. Chapter 8. The Intangible Aspects of Success
    3. Chapter 9. The Differing Career Paths of Art Directors and Copywriters
      1. Interview
  9. Part Four: Making It Big
    1. Chapter 10. Becoming a Creative Director
      1. Interview
    2. Chapter 11. Starting Your Own Agency
      1. Interview
    3. Chapter 12. Getting Out
  10. Acronyms
  11. Glossary
  12. Acknowledgments
  13. Picture Credits
  14. Index
  15. Suggested Reading
  16. Copyright
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