LobsterLvr Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Bernie won't tell you this...so I will. He was recently promoted from an SVP to an EVP Group Creative Director at the ad agency he works at. This is a huge deal and it speaks volumes about Bernie as a "creative" and as a person. First of all...as a "creative" it means you're good. Very good! It means everyone values your creative contributions; from the ideas you come up with, to the ideas you inspire in others. And doing it in New York (the advertising and media meca of the world) multiplies the accomplishment ten-fold. What makes the promotion even more impressive is that, unlike 99% of the "creatives" out there, Bernie has stayed with the same company for almost 30 years. Most creatives move around or get laid off dozens of times. It's just the way it is in the ad-biz. But not for Bernie! In the time he's been with his agency, the company has gone through at least 4 name changes and an un-imaginable number of management changes. Surviving this long...in this business is testament to his creativity and likabilty and is applause-worthy, if not miraculous! (Some how I made it 23 years at the agency I worked at so believe me, I know.) So let's tip our hats, raise our glasses and put our hands together to the newest EVP on Madison Avenue...our man Bernie! Congrats Bernie Dave 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlene Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Congratulations, Bernie !!!! NO ONE deserves this more than you do !!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Ha. Thanks, Dave. It's actually kind of funny. Even though I've stayed at the same job for nearly three decades, my company changes hands every few years. That's due to the actual ad agencies being merged and un-merged by the holding company over the years. I hit EVP at Lowe several years ago. When we merged with Deutsch I was told that company didn't have the EVP title for the role I held. On January 1, 2014, I am back at Lowe, with my EVP restored. So, a hearty YAY! is definitely in order. Benrie 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Bernie, Congrats!! All of YOUR fans here know you are a smooth, cool cat!! With admiration and appreciation Dear Webmaster, M.E. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Tipping hat, raising glass!.. James 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Congrats Bernie! James, you should tip a glass and raise your hat! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneG Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Congratulations, Bernie!! Glad to see your exceptional and varied talents are recognized! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adelia215 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 What they said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna L Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 Best to you Bernie........ Surviving in today's business world means--- you are special....... Donna L 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew C. Clark Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Yippee!! Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkpat Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Great news, congrats, Bernie! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Congrats, Bernie! You are living the dream!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Attaboy, Bernie. You are the ad master! I think the subject for your next Milk Mustache shoot should be... you! --LC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kiwi Connection Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS Bernie!!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessieboo Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 WOW ! You Rock Bernie ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Larry, will this do? Got Bernie? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raspbernie Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ha! Looks like Groucho Milx. Bernie 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianchick Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Fantastic news Bernie...Congrats to our hard working creative leader! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim From Wisconsin Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Very cool! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redd Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 So glad to share your good news, Bernie! Your company is fortunate to have you with them for so many years. WE are fortunate to have you as well <3 Congrats and thank you for all that you do! redd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Good work, Kirk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elle4ec Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Larry, will this do? Got Bernie? Congratulations, Bernie! We are so fortunate to be blessed with such a creative genius here. So, in your honor, I'm bringing back my personal "Got Milk?" campaign... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Bernie and Elle, As Paris Hilton would say "THAT'S HOT!" Don't tell her I said that or I will owe her some $ for the phrase. Cayenne 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alsnana1 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Wow Bernie, that is fantastic. Keep up the great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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