That’s how Jerry Della Femina described working in advertising.
We’re lucky to work in a fascinating, ever changing industry.
Sometimes we forget that though and take ourselves too seriously.
So with that in mind, here’s a few links dealing with the lighter side of the business.

This Advertising Life

This tumblr showcases the emotional highs and lows of our industry through the power of gifs.
From brainstorming to client meetings, there’s a gif to go with it.
Including my personal favourite: ‘When I suddenly remember I have something due by the end of the day’

Killin’ it suit

This Twitter account is from the ultimate suit.
Making creatives cry and clients eat out of his hand, there is nothing he can’t do.

2012 Dallas ADDY’S

These brilliant set of ads for the 2012 Dallas advertising awards
by TM Advertising shows that obsession has its place.
They’re all worth a look but my favourite is below.

Feel free to link to your own light hearted looks at the industry in the comments below.

Donal O'Higgins - Copywriter

Donal has a MSC in Advertising from DIT and knows how to use it. He enjoys using the letters m, s, c and the rest of the alphabet to create work for clients such as Jameson, Paddy Power and Setanta Sports. He is an ICAD Upstart participant, a world champion fencer and prone to exaggeration.