Comments on: SNAKE OIL AWARD: BENJAMIN PALMER

By: Truth Hurtz

Truth Hurtz — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:19:35 +0000

The only snake oil being sold here is the bitter ranting of an envious hack. What do you do that’s so goddamn special, other than knit pick other people’s work?

By: Caroline Nicholls

Caroline Nicholls — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:22:50 +0000

You Advertising people are all the same. We’ve been to your homes – all of the books you read are about Advertising. All you ever talk about is Advertising. It’s moved to some meta level where there is no understanding of actual culture anymore and everything is understood in terms of the Ad Universe only. You’re so fucking boring. Eat me.

By: Pablo Chiste

Pablo Chiste — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 18:34:12 +0000

You know who also did some groundbreaking work in advertising? Nazi Germany.

By: James C

James C — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:13:18 +0000

The author neglects to mention that The Barbarian Group has done some pretty groundbreaking work for Kashi in the past year or so. Give the company some credit.

By: Jason F.

Jason F. — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:13:00 +0000

I somewhat agree. but ben is a great ring leader it sounds like. This is not so kind though. Ben seems to be a fun and nice guy but not sure they know how to run a business. So many people leaving recently and really badmouthing it. It sounds absolutely disorganized and a mess. People even worried about getting paychecks. On twitter, there seems to be chatter about announcements of raises within the shop.. um?? hasn’t cheil has been busy hiring real creative and agency people. watch out barbarian youngins’. They needed an acquistion and it makes sense for a bargain? but that money may not come if barbarian can’t fix themselves and win some work. maybe the cheil team can help. I feel sorry for the staff who may be disillusioned by what is going on. It’s a busy market – let the talent leave before you axe them. plus, can someone stop the chicken stuff, thxxxxxxxxx

By: Name

Name — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:21:52 +0000

Aside from the dim criticism of significant and provocative work, why is our anonymous author so vexed by Ben having some personal style? Would all of his accomplishments be somehow more palatable if he combed it over and put on a polo?

BTW, Ben told me personally that his wife cuts his hair in their living room. How ‘pretentious’ is that?

By: Name

Name — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:23:11 +0000

Those who can’t do, criticize people who can, and did. Good for you Ben for posting here, you are moving up.

By: Name

Name — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:43:01 +0000

Palmer FTW. The author should Google “Subserviant Chicken” , then Google STFU.

By: Benjamin Palmer

Benjamin Palmer — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:33:01 +0000

Wow!

Usually its just like a snarky anonymous blog comment, but this is like a full-on snarky anonymous blog post, with research and stuff.

I AM MOVING UP.

Let me know when the award show is.

Also, we’re hiring.

By: Pablo Chiste

Pablo Chiste — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:28:43 +0000

How can we truly be at a recession if millions of dollars are being spent on guys who come up with ideas like putting television on giant cubes. This money should be diverted towards true creative visionaries like the creators of Old Dogs marketing campaign.