Tag Archives: careers
Portent Staff // 14 Aug, 2008
The Four Qualities You Need to Be A Good Copywriter (hint, good writing isn’t one of them)
One of the most common misconceptions about a copywriting career is that all you need is good writing skills. This is hardly the case. There are many great writers in the world who would either not enjoy copywriting, or who would not excel at it. But there are definitely certain qualities that predispose people to… Read More
Portent Staff // 17 Apr, 2008
When it comes to marketing, it’s always peanut butter and jelly time
When it comes to marketing, it’s always peanut butter and jelly time. No, this isn’t some lame joke about how lunchtime is the best part of an internet marketing gig, nor is it some vaguely incestuous reference to the necessary blend between technology and creative. Actually, this is a story about my fourth grade teacher,… Read More