Platto'S Home For The Ad Aged

This is a community for people who know what a pizza bag is. Who’ve seen audio engineers splice a radio spot together with a razor blade and toxic cement. Know what spray mount is (speaking of toxic). And a 3/4". Had a Rolodex filled with the names of type houses. Enjoyed an illustration rep take you out for a liquid lunch you never returned to work from. If any of the above rings true, I'm hosting this page for you. It's a gathering place for the still-talented, still-got-it ad crowd of a certain age. Maybe, hopefully, you're still creative contributors of this industry (I'm lucky enough to work at an agency that embraces the "seasoned" creative); maybe you still want to be a part of it, but aren't the "right fit" (read: "too expensive" or "too old"); perhaps you've been part of the collateral damage that comes with downsizing or loss of a big account; maybe you've gone freelance; or you got out of the biz and reinvented yourself in some other creative way. This is for you. Looking for a job? Share the link to your considerable chops here. Looking to hire a seasoned veteran who can get to a solid idea quickly? Post an opening here. Want to know what the pros and cons are of an influencer app, like Octoly? We'll explain it in plain english. Want to share current great work from a great mind who's over 50? Inspire us. Got advice on how to be a great mentor? Write a blog entry. This is about sharing information, inspiration and conversation. Let's share the good stuff, humorous stuff, important stuff our experience has taught us. You can message me or send me an email at steve.platto@gmail.com for content consideration. Let's make this a place to learn, have some fun, get enlightened. Even if you're more of a Swiftie Under 50, I think you'll get something out of this. So put down that burnisher that rubs down headlines for print ads, hit the "Follow" button, and let's gather round this virtual water cooler. Welcome to Platto's Home for the Ad Aged!