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Scotch & Ginger is a resource for Creatives working in the advertising industry. It is intended to help artists get noticed by advertising agencies, creative directors, art directors, copywriters, art buyers and anyone associated with the industry. This website is intended to be a community, driven by recommendations and in close conversation with all artists. Scotch & Ginger is a labor of love, designed to bring unknown artists into the spotlight, aid in the hire of those seeking a connection with the advertising industry, and ultimately, make better, more exciting pieces of communication. The site attempts to create a more intimate and personal platform for artists and art directors to converse.
If you have a problem with anything on this site, be cool about it and drop us a line. If you are an artist and do not like the visual representation of your work, send us a few jpgs of your best portfolio pieces and we will update the site to more appropriately reflect your style. If any information about you or your project is incorrect, send us the correct information with your name and trade as the subject line. We will update the site accordingly.
Remember, this is a free service designed to help you, so don’t be a dickhead. If you wish to have your work or name removed from the site, just let us know and we will promptly remove it. We are reasonable people and hope you are too.
If you’re happy, so are we. Better work is created through conversation and collaboration. Maybe we can create a little of that with this website. Recommend Scotch & Ginger to your friends and colleagues. The more the merrier.
If this website seems like a good place to peddle your wares, why not place a banner on Scotch & Ginger? The site is a direct link to the advertising industry and offers affordable ad rates in a variety of sizes. Additionally, simple banners can be custom designed and created for you at a reasonable cost. Inquire at: advertising@scotchandginger.com
Scotch & Ginger operates through advertising revenue and donations from people like you. But, for the most part, it is entirely a labor of love. Developing and hosting the site takes both time and money. If you appreciate the service and got hired because of the site, consider buying us a cup of coffee or a new car, by donating at paypal.com.
My name is Travis Robertson and I am an Art Director at Arnold Worldwide in Boston, MA. In my spare time, I wrench on vintage Vespas, DJ classic reggae, and teach at a boxing gym. Feel free to get in touch.
This document was last updated on 8/1/2010.
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In human speak, Scotch & Ginger is intended to help artists get noticed by advertising agencies, creative directors, art directors, copywriters, art buyers and anyone associated with the advertising industry. This website is intended to be a community, driven by recommendations and in close conversation with all artists. Scotch & Ginger is a labor of love, designed to bring unknown artists into the spotlight, aid in the hire of those seeking a connection with the advertising industry, and ultimately, make better, more exciting pieces of communication. If you have a problem with anything on this site, be cool about it and drop us a line. If you wish to have your work or name removed from the site, just let us know and we will promptly remove it. We are reasonable people and hope you are too.