tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post1474428312235755706..comments2023-11-05T04:01:12.146-05:00Comments on Ad Aged: 99 lies. A work in progress.george tannenbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10974259094860905139noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-45878685278180530162010-06-11T10:47:46.188-04:002010-06-11T10:47:46.188-04:00From a freelance editor's POV:
The schedule ...From a freelance editor's POV: <br /><br />The schedule has been pushed back again, but these dates are solid.<br /><br />I'll have the files for you tomorrow. <br /><br />The author is wonderful to work with. <br /><br />Yes, it's a rush, but we don't expect you to have to work weekends.Deehttp://DeriReed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-17923645531091000232010-04-01T13:44:59.872-04:002010-04-01T13:44:59.872-04:00I just spoke with senior management and you are de...I just spoke with senior management and you are definitely not on the list to get laid off. <br /><br />I'm still furious about that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-77654007088690620152010-03-31T18:22:22.670-04:002010-03-31T18:22:22.670-04:00Hate. Hate this one and made a promise to myself t...Hate. Hate this one and made a promise to myself to never speak it.<br /><br />"It is what it is."Deannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-37663527986363527412010-03-31T15:22:13.337-04:002010-03-31T15:22:13.337-04:00The money will always be there.
You were overpai...The money will always be there. <br /><br />You were overpaid when we hired you. <br /><br />You've got an attitude problem.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17740616863467151633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-62912857121644255822010-03-31T08:33:21.230-04:002010-03-31T08:33:21.230-04:00Are you keeping it to the top 99? Why stop there?...Are you keeping it to the top 99? Why stop there?<br />Here are a few more:<br /><br />This is only between those in this room<br />The call/meeting will only last 30 min/1hr/90 min<br />Please, just this once<br />This is an unusual situation and request<br />Market research will help us find the answer<br />I'm counting on you<br />All we need is this win<br />We aren't political<br />We'll be making a decision in a few days<br />We have a great relationship with this clientLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11113034529893701514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-49806617066968331472010-03-31T05:45:43.047-04:002010-03-31T05:45:43.047-04:00This meeting will help clear up any points of cont...This meeting will help clear up any points of contention.<br /><br />This meeting will bring us all to an understanding.<br /><br />This meeting will be a more productive use of your time than whatever else you might have been doing.<br /><br />This meeting is a chance to get your opinions heard.<br /><br />Bonuses for the management have been waived and are being redirected to feeding the homeless and caring for abandoned animals, without any pressure from outside sources.Mummy Addledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18111378912591051998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-31154284260199644472010-03-30T20:10:15.688-04:002010-03-30T20:10:15.688-04:00Oh, Geo, this is pure win!
Some add'l items f...Oh, Geo, this is pure win!<br /><br />Some add'l items for consideration...<br /><br />We're interested in trying something different.<br /><br />I'm not worried about face time.<br /><br />We're focused on the results, not the process.<br /><br />It's not my call.<br /><br />That's my final offer.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701815231353263575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-70168421738304581442010-03-30T16:25:18.343-04:002010-03-30T16:25:18.343-04:00I hope you don't mind but I made a few minor c...I hope you don't mind but I made a few minor changes to your script before showing it to the client.<br /><br />Creative directors say that all they time when they've butchered your idea with their inanities and it no longer resembles anything you originally did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-73882353070330620022010-03-30T15:00:07.063-04:002010-03-30T15:00:07.063-04:00We need to do this to show the client it won't...We need to do this to show the client it won't work, they'll never buy it, so don't spend alot of time on it.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728995368133797891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-37221392653076936642010-03-30T14:30:14.659-04:002010-03-30T14:30:14.659-04:00How about:
I want to know if anyone has a problem...How about:<br /><br />I want to know if anyone has a problem.<br /><br />I know we've sold out on this project, but we'll get our integrity back on the next one.<br /><br />We can easily combine concepts A and B.Jonathannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-74973099614771356222010-03-30T13:19:28.057-04:002010-03-30T13:19:28.057-04:00(Off the top of my head...)
I really like what yo...(Off the top of my head...)<br /><br />I really like what you've done so far.<br />Don't worry, this is a one-time thing. In the future you'll have a much longer turnaround time.<br />Yes, we have an internal bidder/a bid from a contractor we always work with, but everyone has a fair shot at the contract.<br />Can you give us a break on the price for this project? We can make it up to you on future ones.<br />This is our last change.<br />I know we told you this is a rush job, but can you put it on the back burner for a moment and work on this one instead?<br />Sorry I haven't had a chance to look at it for the past two weeks. Here are my changes -- I need these back before my meeting starts in an hour.<br /><br />~GrahamGraham Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04124777337392102938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-52143570019291302362010-03-30T09:39:28.898-04:002010-03-30T09:39:28.898-04:00George, At the moment I am a victim of number 18. ...George, At the moment I am a victim of number 18. And I'm old enough to know better. But I'm poor enough that I have to pretend it's true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6072420181476584961.post-36398391551132124692010-03-30T08:10:19.117-04:002010-03-30T08:10:19.117-04:00If we make a good impression with this presentatio...If we make a good impression with this presentation, we'll win more business.Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728995368133797891noreply@blogger.com