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King St. Q&A w/ Rachel Hutchison

Friday, May 17th, 2013

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Rachel Hutchison is a newly welcomed Integrated Senior Copywriter here at SaatchiNY. If her name sounds familiar, it’s because her partner Kimi Peterson was our featured Q&A from last week! You can see both of their past work at RachelAndKimi.com, and if you’re interested in what Rachel’s up to elsewhere on the internets- she can be found on Twitter @heyheyhutch, Instagram (also as heyheyhutch) and on Tumblr at TeamTaco.  

WHAT DO YOU DO AT SAATCHI & SAATCHI?
Me and Kimi’s first mission: change the way women around world view Olay, beauty and hopefully, themselves.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
Worked at the concession stand at a movie theater. I burned the popcorn twice on my first day.  It smelled awful.

WHAT LED YOU ON THE PATH YOU’RE ON TODAY?
My mother taught me every decision in life affects the next. My father pushed me to be passionate about expressing myself in a creative way.

WHAT ARE YOUR LOVEMARKS?
Havaianas, Apple, The Beatles

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AD (ALL TIME OR CURRENTLY)?
It’s totally ridiculous, but this Denny’s Commercial called “Nanerpus”. It cracks me up and I really wish I had written that silly song.

IF YOU NEVER HAD TO WORK AGAIN, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO?
I’d sell all of my possessions, buy an awesome camera and travel the world.

FAVORITE PLACE YOU’VE BEEN TO?
Rio de Janeiro. There is something magical about the way the landscape meets the city. The Carioca women have an enormous amount of self-confidence. They are who they are and if you don’t like it, then don’t look at it. All women should carry themselves with such confidence.

WHAT’S YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
My French Bulldog – Alice Louise. AKA: Miss Lady Pig.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEO?
A video of Stevie Nicks singing “Wild Heart” before her Rolling Stone photo session.

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU MAKE REALLY WELL?
Pottery. I threw ceramics all through high school and college, and most recently at a studio in Williamsburg.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COLD-WEATHER NYC ACTIVITY?
Going to museums and getting out of the cold. I’m from Texas, we don’t have cold there.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHTIME SPOT NEAR THE OFFICE?
TBD. Taking any and all recommendations.

WHAT’S YOUR GO TO KARAOKE SONG? (COME ON, WE KNOW YOU HAVE ONE).
“Stay” by Lisa Loeb.

WHAT’S THE BEST MEAL YOU’VE EVER HAD?
Filet Mignon in Buenos Aires. And I grew up on a beef farm, so that’s saying a lot.

IF YOU COULD BE THE WORLD RECORD HOLDER OF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
For speaking the most languages.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CREATIVE PURSUIT?
Taking pictures. I’m a serious amateur but I think I have a pretty good eye.

WHAT BLOGS/MAGAZINES/BOOKS/PAPERS/WEBSITES CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
buzzfeed.com / hellogiggles.com / any and all girly magazines

WHAT’S THE LAST GREAT EVENT YOU WENT TO?
The NYC pickle festival. Who doesn’t love a good pickle?

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
My old creative director told me I needed to stop thinking, that the best ideas reveal themselves to you when they’re ready.

WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE STORY?
I was training for a half marathon. One random day, I decided I was ready. I went out, Forrest Gump style, and ran 14 miles.

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King St. Q&A w/ Kimi Peterson

Friday, May 10th, 2013

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Kimi Peterson is another new addition to the SaatchiNY team, joining us as Integrated Senior Art Director. If you’re interested in seeing some of her previous work, you can check out her portfolio at rachelandkimi.com. She can be found elsewhere on the internets on Twitter @kimikims and on Instagram at kimikims3.

WHAT DO YOU DO AT SAATCHI & SAATCHI?
My partner (Rachel Hutchison) and I are going to try to revolutionize Olay and the way we interact with beauty brands.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
First job ever? I was a lifeguard for years. Consequently, I’m a pretty good swimmer.

My first ad job was a creative assistant position at McCann NY. Consequently, I’m still pretty good at booking travel and filing expenses.

WHAT LED YOU ON THE PATH YOU’RE ON TODAY?
My mom is a fantastic artist. She taught me to love good design at a young age.

WHAT ARE YOUR LOVEMARKS?
Tillamook Cheese! Everyone who visits from Oregon knows to come packing cheese.

And of course, Apple, Starbucks and Subaru.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AD (ALL TIME OR CURRENTLY)?
I’m totally loving the Subaru work. It’s so genuine and so sweet.

IF YOU NEVER HAD TO WORK AGAIN, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO?
I’d love to have my own letterpress. I’d be content printing everyday.

FAVORITE PLACE YOU’VE BEEN TO?
Greece! I’ve spent a lot of time there. And it’ll always be on the top of my list because I had a destination wedding in Santorini.

WHAT’S YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
Do I sound crazy if I say my two cats? They’re the only things I’d be sure to grab in case of a fire. So yeah – Atti & Penny top the list.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEO?
“Sound and Vision” by Beck and the Lincoln Motor Company. I’ve watched it on repeat a dozen times.

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU MAKE REALLY WELL?
I’ve made some pretty cool letterpress cards and journals.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COLD-WEATHER NYC ACTIVITY?
I’m an Oregonian, so I’m a cold-weather girl. No joke, my comfort zone is about 50 degrees. I wish the mountains were closer (and bigger!) on the east coast so I could snowboard more often, but I’d have to say staying in – drinking good beer and watching HBO.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHTIME SPOT NEAR THE OFFICE?
This is a new neighborhood for me, so I’ll take any and all suggestions!

WHAT’S YOUR GO TO KARAOKE SONG? (COME ON, WE KNOW YOU HAVE ONE).
“I Want to Know What Love Is” by Foreigner. Why not?

WHAT’S THE BEST MEAL YOU’VE EVER HAD?
Lamb Souvlaki in Olympia, Greece.

IF YOU COULD BE THE WORLD RECORD HOLDER OF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Hmmm…. Skydiving with kitties?

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CREATIVE PURSUIT?
I really like printmaking. Screenprinting is next!

WHAT BLOGS/MAGAZINES/BOOKS/PAPERS/WEBSITES CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
McSweeney’s books / Pinterest / Instagram

WHAT’S THE LAST GREAT EVENT YOU WENT TO?
Yeasayer at the Music Hall of Williamsburg

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
I think I have to borrow this from Rachel’s mom: Time Will Tell.

WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE STORY?
Standing on top of Dettifoss, the largest waterfall in Europe, was pretty sweet (and kinda scary).

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King St. Q&A w/ Maria Kim

Friday, April 12th, 2013

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Maria Kim is an Associate Creative Director (Art). She recently joined the SaatchiNY team find her on LinkedIn or visit the website for her adorable creation, Jooka Pooka.

WHAT DO YOU DO AT SAATCHI & SAATCHI?
I will be working on creative for the Enfamil account.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
Well, I had many jobs. My very first job was when I was 12. I participated in a summer job at Pacific Island Hotel as an office aide on Guam. Yes, I grew up on the island of Guam.

WHAT LED YOU ON THE PATH YOU’RE ON TODAY?
I entered and won several school-wide and island-wide poster contests during my middle and high school years. At first it was the money that made me enter. Now that I think about it, this was my first exposure to advertising.

WHAT ARE YOUR LOVEMARKS?
Apple, Scholastic, Nickelodeon

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AD (ALL TIME OR CURRENTLY)?
There are so many great ads out there. I would say the Mac vs PC.

IF YOU NEVER HAD TO WORK AGAIN, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO?
Play with many children, my own and others.

FAVORITE PLACE YOU’VE BEEN TO?
Xcaret at Riviera Maya, Cancun Mexico

WHAT’S YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
My 2 children.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEO?

Either this:

Or this:

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU MAKE REALLY WELL?
Baked fries.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COLD-WEATHER NYC ACTIVITY?
I am a little too old to learn how to snowboard so I like watching my kids snowboard.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHTIME SPOT NEAR THE OFFICE?
I don’t know the area too well to answer this. I usually bring lunch to work. More work yeah!

WHAT’S YOUR GO TO KARAOKE SONG? (COME ON, WE KNOW YOU HAVE ONE).
Honestly, singing is not my thing. I once sang a Korean song at karaoke. No one asked me to sing again afterwards. You see?

WHAT’S THE BEST MEAL YOU’VE EVER HAD?
My mom’s sautéed chicken. She only put garlic, salt and pepper, but the taste was out of this world!

IF YOU COULD BE THE WORLD RECORD HOLDER OF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Tracksuit flying.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CREATIVE PURSUIT?
I would like to publish a children’s book based on characters I create.

WHAT BLOGS/MAGAZINES/BOOKS/PAPERS/WEBSITES CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
Facebook, LinkedIn and Pulse

WHAT’S THE LAST GREAT EVENT YOU WENT TO?
My 7 year old performed at his school concert last month. It was the best event ever. Tears.

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
“If you are lazy, you can’t accomplish anything.”

From my very own father.

WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE STORY?
One story was when my husband was doing a project in Washington, DC for 3 years. He started working there when I was 8 months pregnant with our second child, while I was working full-time in the city and we lived on Long Island. I even drove to the hospital 30 minutes away from home while I was in labor by myself. Some of my friends and colleagues called me “Super-Mom.” That made me proud.

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King St. Q&A w/ Alex Cabrera

Friday, April 5th, 2013

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Alex Cabrera is a newly-joined member of team SaatchiNY. If he looks familiar, it’s because he was one of our Summer Interns from 2012 . . . now he’ll be taking up a post as Assistant Account Executive for Tide, where we expect he’ll be doing lots of wonderful things. For more info on his background, you can find him on LinkedIn.

What do you do at Saatchi & Saatchi?
I am an AAE on the Tide team.

What was your first job?
My first job was in high school as a bus boy at a restaurant in Hoboken, NJ.

What led you on the path you’re on today?
I had an awesome adjunct professor for one of my first business courses in college who worked for an ad agency and constantly raved about his job.  After doing some research and having some exposure to the field I soon realized that this is what I wanted to do.

What are your Lovemarks?
The North Face, Android, Nike, Lacoste

What’s your favorite ad (All time or currently)?
Currently Direct TV spots.  They always make me laugh.

If you never had to work again, what would you want to do?
I would travel all over the world and scuba dive as much as possible.

Favorite place you’ve been to?
The old Havana section of Cuba.   Walking around you feel like you’ve been transported back in time.  You’re surrounded by remnants of different eras from all the cultures that have influenced the country.

What’s your most prized possession?
My iPod and the music it holds.  I can’t leave my house without it.

Do you have a favorite youtube video?
As of this week … Dancing Ron Swanson looped to a clip of a new Daft Punk track. (For at least the first: 45 seconds.)

What’s something you make really well?
I have mastered cooking scrambled eggs.

What’s your favorite cold-weather NYC activity?
Ice-skating in Bryant Park is always awesome.

What’s your favorite lunchtime spot near the office?
Faicco’s.  Their sandwiches are incredibly delicious and huge.

What’s your go to karaoke song?
Curtis Mayfield’s “Move on Up”

What’s the best meal you’ve ever had?
My grandma’s Coconut Rice.  Each time she cooks this dish for me it always tastes better than the last.

If you could be the world record holder of anything, what would it be?
Being the world record holder of the highest vertical leap would be kind of cool.

What’s your favorite creative pursuit?
Attempting to create websites. I’m never really able make them fully function, but I’ll eventually get there.

What Blogs/Magazines/Books/Websites can you not live without?
Gizmodo, The Next Web, HypeBeast, BuzzFeed, GorillavsBear

What’s the last great event you went to?
Not really an event, but the last great trip I’ve made was to Killington Mountain for a day of snowboarding.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
You are what you do repeatedly.

What’s your greatest Nothing is impossible story?
I brought myself one step closer to conquering my fear of heights this past summer by jumping off of a 30 foot cliff.

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King St. Q&A w/ Ellen Gutierrez

Friday, March 29th, 2013

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Ellen Gutierrez is SVP Global Planning Director on Mead Johnson at Saatchi NY. For more info, you can find her on LinkedIn here.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?

I lived in Caracas Venezuela and did public relations for a Venezuelan Corporation to promote its 40th anniversary celebrations throughout the country.

WHAT LED YOU ON THE PATH YOU’RE ON TODAY?  

Life … I didn’t have any set path or direction, one thing led to another and I ended up here … sort of by chance.

WHAT ARE YOUR LOVEMARKS?

Target. I LOVE TARGET. Also – Apple

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AD (ALL TIME OR CURRENTLY)?

Think Different

IF YOU NEVER HAD TO WORK AGAIN, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO? 

I’d be a rancher in Montana

FAVORITE PLACE YOU’VE BEEN TO?  

My garden at home … which has literally thousands of roses

WHAT’S YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?

My three absolutely AWESOME children

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEO?

There are so many great ones my kids send me – many of which have questionable content

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU MAKE REALLY WELL?  

Butternut squash soup for Thanksgiving

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COLD-WEATHER NYC ACTIVITY?

Snuggling up in bed and watching a good movie

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHTIME SPOT NEAR THE OFFICE?

Haven’t been here long enough to find out

WHAT’S YOUR GO TO KARAOKE SONG? (COME ON, WE KNOW YOU HAVE ONE).

Play that Funky Music

WHAT’S THE BEST MEAL YOU’VE EVER HAD?

In the Canary Islands (where my husband is from) there is this restaurant that makes AMAZING arepas with carne mechada, which is shredded brisket with spices. They also havethe best “Mojo picon” (spicy sauce) ever created.

IF YOU COULD BE THE WORLD RECORD HOLDER OF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Complaining about how much I hate reality TV.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CREATIVE PURSUIT?

Authenticity.

WHAT BLOGS/MAGAZINES/BOOKS/PAPERS/WEBSITES CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?

None but I have to admit the guilty pleasure I get when I pick up Star or Us magazine

WHAT’S THE LAST GREAT EVENT YOU WENT TO?

 The amazing New Year’s Eve party I threw this past year

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?

You have no control over anything so don’t kid yourself by thinking you do

WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE STORY? 

That I have stayed married for 23 years and am still fabulously happy, content, in love and excited about the future. That is truly impossible.

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King St. Q&A w/ Alexandra Fretts

Friday, March 15th, 2013

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Alexandra (Zandy) Fretts is an AAE at SaatchiNY. A graduate of Syracuse, she’s generally enthusiastic and extremely nice. You can find out more about her background by checking her out on LinkedIn or following her on Twitter @zfretts.

WHAT DO YOU DO AT SAATCHI & SAATCHI?
I’m the AAE on Head & Shoulders and Fixodent!

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?
I was a lifeguard and swim instructor, also known as “The Dream.” Actually that’s not true – first I was the pool gate attendant, and then I saved lives and chose favorites for five summers in a row. I also mastered the art of Roof Ball (just a Lexington Town Pool thing?).

WHAT LED YOU ON THE PATH YOU’RE ON TODAY?
During our career day my freshman year of college, the ad department showed this PowerPoint that absolutely tore the other majors apart. I was really impressed by how much work they’d put into it (and how convincing it was, obviously).

(I also went to see Kevin Roberts speak that year … looking back this was probably more life-changing than Career Day. I still have the notes I took!)

WHAT ARE YOUR LOVEMARKS?
Oreo, Essie, Puffs

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AD (ALL TIME OR CURRENTLY)?
Still laughing at Geico’s Happier Than Eddie Money spot. “It’s next month, actually.”

Still crying about Google Chrome: Jess Time. Cannot help it.

IF YOU NEVER HAD TO WORK AGAIN, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO?
Learn to speak as many foreign languages as possible and watch Jeopardy every day.

FAVORITE PLACE YOU’VE BEEN TO?
Heidelberg, Germany

WHAT’S YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
My glasses. I don’t wear them, but I really like knowing they’re there.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEO?
Corgi Flop–

And not really YouTube, but the Homeland SNL sketch

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU MAKE REALLY WELL?
Trail mix and nachos.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COLD-WEATHER NYC ACTIVITY?
If I knew how to ice skate it would definitely be that!

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHTIME SPOT NEAR THE OFFICE?
Either Westville or Mcdonald’s. I’m working on it.

WHAT’S YOUR GO TO KARAOKE SONG? (COME ON, WE KNOW YOU HAVE ONE).
“500 Miles” by The Proclaimers

WHAT’S THE BEST MEAL YOU’VE EVER HAD?
I say this about food at least once a week—said it about Pinkberry last night—but probably fra diavolo in the North End of Boston.

IF YOU COULD BE THE WORLD RECORD HOLDER OF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
This has to be common, but I’d want to be the world’s fastest runner. I’d even settle for top ten … anything faster than how I currently run would be really incredible, actually.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CREATIVE PURSUIT?
I painted a lamp recently. It looks just as good as it sounds.

WHAT BLOGS/MAGAZINES/BOOKS/PAPERS/WEBSITES CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
The New Yorker (cartoons), still reading Game of Thrones, BuzzFeed

WHAT’S THE LAST GREAT EVENT YOU WENT TO?
The Syracuse v. Georgetown basketball game in February. Syracuse retired Carmelo Anthony’s number, and we set a new on-campus basketball attendance record (35K). It was a really great experience until Syracuse lost.

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
“Breathe!” It’s funny how much that can help.

WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE STORY?
I hiked through Yellowstone last summer, and before our trip the park ranger showed us on a map how we’d exit the park on our last day. I’m still not clear on why, but he insisted that we had to leave through a trail that had been abandoned and sold by the state. Between the skimpy, miles-long path on the side of a cliff, the jagged rocks and rapids we’d hit if we fell, and trespassing on private property (in Wyoming—I feel as though that makes a difference), I’m just really surprised that I’m alive.

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King St. Q&A w/ Mayan Rajendran

Friday, March 1st, 2013

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Mayan Rajendran is a recent addition to our planning team @ SaatchiNY. Prior to his time with us he worked at HypeBeast, which is pretty cool. You can find out more by checking out his website and/or following him on Twitter at  @mrmayanraj.

WHAT DO YOU DO AT SAATCHI & SAATCHI?
I’m a Junior Planner.

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?  
I worked at a McDonalds in Brampton, Ontario.

WHAT LED YOU ON THE PATH YOU’RE ON TODAY?
The American Dream … half-kidding. Just a lot of travel, exposure and some good people who have pointed me in different directions.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AD (ALL TIME OR CURRENTLY)?
Canal+ Bear Rug

IF YOU NEVER HAD TO WORK AGAIN, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO?
Split my time in a large open studio between Hawaii, Tokyo, and Japan. At the end of the day I’m still very driven by art and fashion and nature. So trying to get the best of all worlds would be perfect.

FAVORITE PLACE(s) YOU’VE BEEN TO?
Tokyo, Berlin & Honolulu.

WHAT’S YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
My Visvim Fbt sneakers.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEO?

This is more about the track than it is about the video. I like to zone out to this.

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU MAKE REALLY WELL? 

Healthy alternatives. I try to cook as much as I can, and with that I try not to make foods that taste like cardboard. Healthy and hearty.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COLD-WEATHER NYC ACTIVITY?
Trying to go snowboarding on an early Saturday morning.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHTIME SPOT NEAR THE OFFICE?
I have only been to two spots so far so I will say Mexicana Mama … and Subway.

WHAT’S YOUR GO TO KARAOKE SONG? (COME ON, WE KNOW YOU HAVE ONE).
“Poison” by Bell Biv Devoe

Or, “All about the Benjamins” by Puff Dadddy

WHAT’S THE BEST MEAL YOU’VE EVER HAD?  
Home-made Dosa with coconut chutney from my mother’s kitchen.

IF YOU COULD BE THE WORLD RECORD HOLDER OF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Backflips.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CREATIVE PURSUIT?
Design.

WHAT BLOGS/MAGAZINES/BOOKS/PAPERS/WEBSITES CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
Hypebeast, highsnobiety, eightyfoureightyfive.com, inqmind.com, complex.com, Mens Health.

WHAT’S THE LAST GREAT EVENT YOU WENT TO?
Clock & Flap, Hong Kong.

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
What’s the worst thing that can happen when you hear ‘No’?

WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE STORY?
Breaking the Indian dream and not becoming an engineer or doctor (lol).

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King St. Q&A w/ Emily Deutsch

Friday, February 15th, 2013

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Emily Deutsch is an integrated producer for P&G at SaatchiNY. For more of the basics on her professional life, you can find her on LinkedIn here.

WHAT DO YOU DO AT SAATCHI & SAATCHI?
I’m an integrated Producer

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST JOB?  
I worked at a bagel shop in Boulder, CO

WHAT LED YOU ON THE PATH YOU’RE ON TODAY?
A passion for creativity and technology, along with a love for this city.

WHAT ARE YOUR LOVEMARKS?
Redskins, Apple, Pangea, Denver Nuggets, Moog, Oslo, Loca Linda

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE AD (ALL TIME OR CURRENTLY)?
Cadbury’s Gorilla:

Never Say No to Panda:

Fun Theory’s Piano Stairs:

IF YOU NEVER HAD TO WORK AGAIN, WHAT WOULD YOU WANT TO DO?
I’d likely snowboard and surf my way around the world, eating as much as possible.  If that got old I’d probably settle down on the beach in Malpais, Costa Rica and start painting again.

FAVORITE PLACE YOU’VE BEEN TO?
New Zealand and Chile.

WHAT’S YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
My photographs.

DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE YOUTUBE VIDEO?

Or Between Two Ferns w/ Natalie Portman.

WHAT’S SOMETHING YOU MAKE REALLY WELL?
I make a mean habanero margarita.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE COLD-WEATHER NYC ACTIVITY?
A dinner party then out for whiskey and live music.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHTIME SPOT NEAR THE OFFICE?
Frankie’s, Keste, & S’nice

WHAT’S YOUR GO TO KARAOKE SONG? (COME ON, WE KNOW YOU HAVE ONE).
Bob Seger or Motley Crue.  It really depends on my mood.

WHAT’S THE BEST MEAL YOU’VE EVER HAD?  
An omakase tasting in Tokyo

IF YOU COULD BE THE WORLD RECORD HOLDER OF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Skee ball.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CREATIVE PURSUIT?
Music

WHAT BLOGS/MAGAZINES/BOOKS/PAPERS/WEBSITES CAN YOU NOT LIVE WITHOUT?
Nytimes.com, Mashable, wwtdd, espn.com

WHAT’S THE LAST GREAT EVENT YOU WENT TO?
Ozzy at Lollapalooza.

WHAT’S THE BEST PIECE OF ADVICE YOU’VE EVER RECEIVED?
Smile!

WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE STORY?
My grandfather and brother, who both followed their dreams of being musicians.

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