Wednesday, 23 June 2010

Frankly, he goes down a treat

It’s only been three days but we already like our new account director, Frank Franzese.

Firstly, Frank’s a designer-turned-suit. He switched roles because he was fed up of other people not selling his ideas well and decided he could do a better job. That’s the creatives won over.

Secondly, Frank’s worked across a diverse range of brands, including Telstra Super, ANZ and Merrill Lynch. That’s the account service box checked.

Lastly, Frank’s been making his own wine for five years and he’s particularly proud of his 2007 Heathcote Shiraz.

Bring in a bottle on Friday, Frank and you’ll have 21 new best friends.

Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Run, Olivia, Run!

Working with the YMCA we’ve come to realise just how much it does to help people of all backgrounds.

But like many community organisations, the Y needs help too.

Which is where YMCA Development Manager, Olivia Passmore, has taken a big step – one of about 10,000 to come.

That’s because Olivia has entered the Run Melbourne marathon to raise money for the YMCA Open Doors program.

Open Doors helps people doing it tough by subsidising 80% to 100% of the cost of YMCA health and wellness programs and services, like therapeutic camps for people with disabilities or aquatic education for kids from financially strapped families.

Olivia has a modest target – $500 – to run 10 long, long, long clicks.

(Believe us, looking at her, she ain’t no runner.)

But like us, you can help ease Olivia’s pain – and the financial pain of many Victorians – by making a donation.

Thursday, 20 May 2010

Well, he’s back…

Our Production Manager, David Findlay has returned from his four week hiatus in the Maldives and Bali.

It should have been no surprise to Dave that the crew had plans for his homecoming.

Whether it was covering every inch of his office with posters of handsome men or making up an imaginary new junior creative team that he would have to share his office with (some extra computers, fake personalities, and live jobs on the weekly WIP), there was always something to welcome him back.

The team worked into the night on Friday to make sure his office was nothing like how he had left it.

Multiple rolls of aluminium foil and a few human sized bags of packing peanuts were enough to create the most recent office prank.

We had to do something to get back at him for that speedo incident.

We missed ya Dave!

Tuesday, 18 May 2010

He’s got the touch

Meet finished artist Ross Goddard – the latest addition to THE DM GROUP.

With over 11 years experience in advertising and design under his belt, Ross has worked on a range of big brands, including award-winning campaigns for Suzuki and Jeep.

Not surprising, since he really likes cars. He’s also been working on a top secret calendar for the Victorian Aids Council.

But here’s the real reason we hired Ross. He was ranked one of Australia’s top five retouchers by Capture magazine. And we need someone who can do this.

It’s about time we had a touch of class around here.

Friday, 14 May 2010

Ping pong smack down!

Dave ‘Buttercup’ B may look sweet, but put a table tennis bat in his hand and all bets are off.

Freshly returned from holidays and a few friendly games at home, our Head of Art, Andy ‘Daffodil’ Harrison decided to challenge Dave to a lunchtime match up the road at the Sports Club.

The first clue that Andy was in trouble was when Dave turned up with his own bat in a carry case.

The next was the score: 15 games to 0 in Dave’s favour.

Never mind, Andy. Even Rocky didn’t win in the first movie, either.