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So some very senior guys from RKCR/Y&R have announced their resignation from the agency and their intention to start a totally new company.
The reason I bring this up is because I’ve had quite a number of confusing calls/emails asking me what is going on and I don’t understand why.
Sure I share the same name as one of RKCR’s founders [though he left RCKR/Y&R years ago] … sure I have a long history working with Virgin … and sure, I/we are working with Y&R/WPP throughout Asia to boost their planning and creative capabilities … however that doesn’t mean I have the faintest idea of what is going on over there and to be honest, I don’t really care … though I would suggest getting Richard Huntingdon in the vacant spot quick smart.
I love how people can take totally unrelated information and because of some weak coincidence, suddenly think they’ve cracked the Da Vinci code … however on this occasion, as is often the case, they have demonstrated to be more Conspiracy Theorist than Sherlock Holmes … and I’m sure Robert Campbell [the one who helped found RKCR] would not be happy to think some people out there believe HE is the loud, opinionated, sunburnt planning tosser who writes this blog.
Being confused as a planner when you’re a multi-award winning creative is bad enough, but being confused for me … that must be hell on Earth!
However there is something I have learnt through all this … and that is the keyboards on French computers in internet cafe’s are laid out slightly differently from the QWERTY ones we all know so it takes a bitch-of-a time to write anything that isn’t laden with spelling mistakes.
Not that has ever bothered NP or Marcus though eh? Ha!
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I always thought you were the guy who invented soup. No point in hanging round this blog and prentending I like you if you’re not.
Comment by Marcus June 21, 2007 @ 9:02 pmFunny that. Will told me you had your ‘name above the door’ at RKCR. Which is true in one sense I suppose.
Anyway… I’m no less the wiser about Cynic. I think I should hang out with ad folk a little more to find out, but then I like to keep it fresh by doing the opposite! Any babes for me in Cannes?
Comment by Charles Frith June 21, 2007 @ 9:04 pmPoor guy!
I also wholeheartedly think they should get Richard Huntingdon in there.
And yeah, those French keyboards take some getting used to!
Comment by Rob Mortimer June 21, 2007 @ 9:16 pmWould it help Marcus if I said Naomi Campbell was my sister? It’s about as possible as me being a founding partner of RKCR. And yes Charles, there’s stunning women galore here but whether you stand a chance with any of them is down to your personality, wealth, dress sense and breath, ha. As for cynic, what is there not to get … it’s like every other agency out there, just miles better than most – which is why so much of our time is spent helping them rather than promoting us, ha.
Comment by Rob June 21, 2007 @ 10:03 pmHurrah!
Comment by Rob Mortimer June 21, 2007 @ 10:04 pmOh and Charles, the season you’re so refreshing is because you DON’T hang out with ad folk … which is also why we all like you on this bollocks blog, ha.
Comment by Rob June 21, 2007 @ 10:06 pmAnd Mr M, can I just point out that your ears should have been burning because yesterday Russell and I were talking about you. Lots. And all positive … which proves you’re not in adland yet, ha
Comment by Rob June 21, 2007 @ 10:08 pmALL positive?!
So he actually did think my Interesting presentation was alright and wasnt just being kind! Heh 🙂
Im really intrigued now!! But thanks 😀
Comment by Rob Mortimer June 21, 2007 @ 10:18 pmHe thought you were brilliant … and you shouldn’t be surprised because we’ve all known that for a long time.
Comment by Rob June 21, 2007 @ 10:34 pmActually Rob M, you were really rather good.
Comment by Marcus June 21, 2007 @ 10:41 pmI particulary liked the “wobbly breasts” gag. That was ace.
(He did actually do that gag. Really he did)
Comment by Marcus June 21, 2007 @ 10:44 pmaw shucks…!
Thanks 🙂
I should quote these to agencies when I apply!
made my day though to get a compliment from Russell, Rob AND Marcus in one thread 😀
Id love to know actually if you thought there were any areas I could improve on, so I can improve and all…!
Comment by Rob Mortimer June 21, 2007 @ 10:44 pmI did do it. But its true.
Comment by Rob Mortimer June 21, 2007 @ 10:45 pmOne guy actually did have that job on the first DOA game.
Sure I share the same name as one of RKCR’s founders [though he left RCKR/Y&R years ago] … sure I have a long history working with Virgin … and sure, I/we are working with Y&R/WPP throughout Asia to boost their planning and creative capabilities and yes we share a timeshare yacht in Phuket and some people say we have a resemblance to each other and, well yeah we have a joint bank account and some days swap offices to see if anyone notices . But what is it with you guys confusing the other Rob with this Rob!!
Ha 🙂
Comment by Charles Frith June 22, 2007 @ 12:34 amCharles, stop taking drugs before it’s too late, ha
Comment by Rob June 22, 2007 @ 1:43 amCoincidentally Rob I’m doing a project with a large pharmaceutical client over the next two weeks. I’m off to Edinburgh Sunday night and I’m rather excited about my first visit to Scotland.
Now get back to your fantasy video games 🙂
Comment by Charles Frith June 22, 2007 @ 2:41 amFantasy video games? Have I missed something Charles or is this proof you are an addict? 🙂
Comment by Rob June 22, 2007 @ 3:10 amplanner banter is so thrilling.
Comment by andy@cynic June 22, 2007 @ 3:15 amFamous Robs presentation at Interesting2007 was ‘Are Video Games Art?’
Obviously he was on the wacky baccy to open up on that one 🙂
Comment by Charles Frith June 22, 2007 @ 4:18 amMy keyboard’s bust. That’s the only explantion for my wayward detail.
Comment by NP June 22, 2007 @ 4:21 amI had you confused with with a Jk Rowling character but there you go;-)
yay! a return to mental blog comment thread. rob m, i know i already mentioned this, but my absolute fav. part of your interesting talk was the pie chart! it may have something to do with a long-standing love affair with pacman, but it was still brilliant, and i’m hoping it was original material.
Comment by lauren June 22, 2007 @ 6:38 amWhere’s the spam gone? I kind of liked it.
Comment by Marcus June 22, 2007 @ 2:52 pmUnfortunately not Lauren, I wish it was!
Comment by Rob Mortimer June 22, 2007 @ 2:59 pmI thought it was too brilliant to keep out though.
Rob, it was very good.
Comment by NP June 22, 2007 @ 3:11 pmI would have improved it with Manic Minor though.
Don’t be surprised at praise.
Haha, thanks!
If id had time I would have included some Jet Set Willy, and also some Electroplankton!
I am surprised at praise though! 🙂
Comment by Rob Mortimer June 22, 2007 @ 3:21 pmRob M – get used to it.
(I’m in such a horrible mood today).
Comment by Marcus June 22, 2007 @ 3:32 pmWhats the matter Marcus?
Comment by Rob Mortimer June 22, 2007 @ 4:23 pmAge?
Comment by NP June 22, 2007 @ 4:28 pmNP – you can be so cruel. Honestly. No I’m just in a right old mood with someone. Furious me.
Comment by Marcus June 22, 2007 @ 4:44 pmSomeone pissed you off? We should set the dark side on them, how dare they.
Comment by Rob Mortimer June 22, 2007 @ 4:45 pmYeah, who wound you up? I read the post on your blog.
Comment by Will June 22, 2007 @ 4:48 pmNot telling.
Comment by Marcus June 22, 2007 @ 5:04 pm