In the late 80’s to mid 90’s I worked for WARD-AM. A 10,000 watt daytimer in Pittston, PA owned by Jim and Dorothy Ward. It was one of the few remaining locally owned radio stations that was still committed to local programming. Weekday programming was local and national talk and… Read More "From a Jack to a King. From a Bandleader to a Prisoner."
Category: Ramblings
CreateAthon Morning Reveal Photos
I just want to express my “thanks” to Catherine Shafer of CDS Creative for inviting me to be a part of CreateAthon 2009. I have to admit, I did sneak out at 3:30am for a 90 minute power nap in the car! I enjoyed blogging, posting videos and tweeting throughout… Read More "CreateAthon Morning Reveal Photos"
CreateAthon 6pm Check-In
At 6pm I checked in with the volunteers at this years CDS Creative CreateAthon to see how they were holding up. It was the 10th hour of continuous work in this 23-hour marathon of creativity and everyone was doing very well! Read More "CreateAthon 6pm Check-In"
CreateAthon 4pm Briefing
The 4pm briefing from Catherine Shafer leader of the pack for the CDS Creative CreateAthon. Read More "CreateAthon 4pm Briefing"
CreateAthon 10pm Break
I happened to catch “The Boss” hanging outside taking a little break around 10pm during CreateAthon, so I thought it would be a good time to get an update on how things were going as we broke the half-way mark: Read More "CreateAthon 10pm Break"
Midnight at the Oasis
We didn’t put our camels to bed because we’re still too busy plugging away at all the projects yet to complete for CDS Creative’s CreateAthon. The volunteers are still hanging in there, wide awake and continuing on their 24-hour marathon of creativity. Read More "Midnight at the Oasis"
Organizing the "Big Board" at CreateAthon
The “Big Board” where we keep track of all the projects is looking a little disheveled, but have no fear…. John Dawe has the projects under control during CDS Creative’s CreateAthon! Read More "Organizing the "Big Board" at CreateAthon"
CreateAthon Has Begun!
The 24 hour marketing marathon called CreateAthon has begun! The CDS Creative team and volunteers from creative agencies from around the area are holed up at the Junior Achievement building in Pittston, PA until 9am Friday morning. “CreateAthon is a 24-hour, work-around the clock creative blitz during which local advertising… Read More "CreateAthon Has Begun!"
10am Photos of CreateAthon
Throughout the day I’ll be posting photos of the CreateAthon volunteers hard at work! These are from 10am, so have a good look at these “refreshed” individuals as I’m confident they won’t be looking like this at 9am tomorrow morning! Read More "10am Photos of CreateAthon"
Telespond Senior Services Benefits from CreateAthon
Carole and Tom are working on the Telespond Senior Services website, logo and brochure during today’s 24-hour CreateAthon. I chatted with them about the organization and the project they’re working on. Read More "Telespond Senior Services Benefits from CreateAthon"