You either made something today or you didn't.

There was a great Nike headline a few years back: You either ran today or you didn't. So true. And so true about what we do. We make. Or we fake. There's no in between. The best creatives are always producing stuff no matter what. Why? Fear, hunger, joy, fun, proof, ego, insecurity. All of the above. We do staff meetings ever quarter and a poster series to tell the staff. David Byrd, one of best designers, made these in a couple days. He's a maker. And that's why he will go far.

Chief Coat Tail Rider.

Very flattered to be named to a list like this. http://www.adweek.com/news-gallery/advertising-branding/10-chief-creative-officers-who-are-inspiring-breakthrough-work-us-agencies-165896#disqus_thread But in all honesty, we CCOs get way too much credit for the work our amazing and talented people do. So I don't take it too seriously. (My mom will love it.) Here's to the real stars at The Martin Agency, the ones who make me look good by allowing my name to be on the credits. You, in fact, deserve all the credit.

Welcome to the neighborhood, Mr. Robinson.

Today marks the first day for our first ever ECD in the NYC office,  James Robinson. The guy has a book that's smart, witty and full of depth. He brings experience in tech, gaming and cars to the agency that's going to be invaluable as we grow New York. And he's just a good guy, to boot. It's going to be fun to watch. Here we go.

A Grand Prix in Film.

We had highs hopes for GEICO "Unskippable" going in to Cannes. Cyber, Media, maybe Craft. But never in our wildest dreams did we think the Grand Prix in Film. An incredibly gutsy call by Tor, Jose and the rest of the jury to give the biggest prize to a pre-roll video. I can't extend my congratulations enough to the team, Neel and Mauricio, the GEICO leaders, Steve and Wade, and to the entire agency. It maybe the biggest and most important trophy the agency has won. Love that it happened in our 50th year. Mike, this one's for you. The video says it all: https://twitter.com/cannes_lions/status/614885423886794752