Podcasts about Elf Yourself

#DateEmOrDumpEm Zane & Julia - the COUSINS. Plus, movies we're embarrassed to like, Elf Yourself, insane things your kids did at Christmas dinner & more!

In this not-episode, Madelyn and Emma spend way too much effort both making and hyping up Elf Yourself videos. Also featuring dropping the beat with a frying pan, loving Champ McDude, and some gaming resolutions we probably won't keep.

On this week's episode of The A-List Podcast, host and DiMassimo Goldstein CCO Tom Christmann is joined by Justin Gignac, a renowned freelance artist and co-founder of Working Not Working, a network that works to eliminate the obstacles between creative people and opportunity. Prior to launching Working Not Working in 2012, Gignac spent years in the industry as an award-winning art director and creative director. Gignac is well known for helping create "Elf Yourself", an interactive website built for Office Max in 2006 that instantly became a worldwide phenomenon, amassing over 36 million visits in just five weeks. During their conversation, Gignac talks about the time he famously sold garbage in New York City to prove that packaging matters, growing up in the industry before eventually growing out of it, the value of a good support system, and how helping people get what they want is a good way to get what you want. All that and much much more. Show notes below! [0:00 – 2:07] Intro [2:08 – 8:04] Gignac talks about growing up in Connecticut to a father that was an actual clown and a mother who was a class clown, and how that influenced his creativity [8:05 – 14:30] Aspiring to be in advertising at an early age, and the Jasper Johns painting that convinced him he could turn those dreams into a reality [14:30 – 26:00] Gignac reflects on his time as a student at the School of Visual Arts, what he loved about advertising, and the time he famously sold NYC garbage [26:01 – 33:33] Working at Ogilvy with the “young guns”, why it's important to have a healthy ego, and how every brief presents an opportunity [33:34 – 41:22] The backstory behind the viral “Elf Yourself” website, and why challenger brands need to be courageous to make something great [44:10 – 1:07: 30] Gignac talks about growing out of advertising and launching Working Not Working, how the network has evolved over the years, and why having a strong support system is crucial at every moment of your career [1:07:31 – 1:08:34] Outro “The A-List” is a podcast produced by DiMassimo Goldstein, an inspiring action agency, recorded at the Gramercy Post, and sponsored by the Adhouse Advertising School, New York's newest, smallest, and hippest ad school. You can subscribe and rate the show on iTunes or listen along on SoundCloud. For updates on upcoming episodes and guests, be sure to like the A-List Podcast on Facebook and follow host Tom Christmann on Twitter.

Justin Gignac is co-founder of Working Not Working, the preeminent networking site where freelance creatives and companies go to connect. It has become an essential and transformative tool for thousands in the freelance community. Hundreds of companies now use Working Not Working to source talent, including Apple, Google, Droga5, Wieden+Kennedy, Airbnb, Kickstarter, IDEO, The New York Times, and Momentum. Prior to starting Working Not Working, Justin was an award-winning Art Director best known for helping create the legendary "Elf Yourself," unleashing the world's elf fetish, with over 1.5 billion elves created since 2006. He also gained notoriety for his various art projects, including "NYC Garbage." He's been named to the Creativity 50, and featured in publications including AdAge, Time and Fast Company.

Gregg Spiridellis has been making things go viral on the web since before the term VIRAL was even a thing. His company, JibJab has been producing web videos since the dialup dotcom era, producing hits you might remember such as Elf Yourself, Nasty Santa and This Land Is Your Land. JibJab has survived the dotcom bust, the coming of broadband, the coming of YouTube, the coming of social media and the mobile internet. What you’ll hear today is absolutely a masterclass in pivoting, in adapting a business model to thrive in every new technology environment and embracing every new platform and paradigm. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Eric Schwartz shares his hit video secrets and we tackle the question, are you really ready to go viral? Would your life hold up to the scrutiny faced by Al Franken and Keaton Jones? We also address bullying, The return of the poke, HQ Trivia and Elf Yourself. Things I Found Online takes a look at life through the lens of the Internet and stars Voice Over Great Joe Cipriano, Radio Personality Larry Morgan and Premiere Radio Founder Louise Palanker.

This episode features How Dark Is Your Personality?, eprintable calendars,How Old Are Your Reactions?, Elf Yourself, and Typing Speed Test.

In the air there is a feeling of Christmas. There is something about this time of year that just makes you feel good, and compels us to live out the same ole traditions in the same ole ways. From ugly sweaters, to yule logs, we can’t help but get wrapped up in all this season [...] The post Elf Yourself appeared first on Vertical Life Church.

AIRPlay Presents "Portable Diners" Cast: Ashley played by: Sandra Bargman Claudia played by Kit Coulburn Emily played by Natasha ElíasStage Directions: Rachel Love Playwright: Marj O’Neill-Butler, a member of the Dramatists Guild and the International Center for Women Playwrights, has had the following plays produced: TRUE BLUE, PORTABLE DINERS, THEY CALLED IT TEASING, SPECIAL DELIVERY, FLIGHT FRIGHT, LIFE IMITATES ART, LEAVING HOME, WHAT IF?, SCAVENGER HUNT, MISSED CONNECTIONS, ELF YOURSELF, and a reader’s theatre script THE WOMEN OF THE BEAT GENERATION. She studied playwriting with Leslie Ayvazian, Carlos Murillo and Christian Parker and attended the Kennedy Center Playwriting Intensive in DC in 2010 and 2011. Marj is a proud member of Equity and SAG-AFTRA. Visit her online at www.marjorieoneill-butler.com.

AIRPlay Presents "Portable Diners" Cast: Ashley played by: Sandra Bargman Claudia played by Kit Coulburn Emily played by Natasha ElíasStage Directions: Rachel Love Playwright: Marj O’Neill-Butler, a member of the Dramatists Guild and the International Center for Women Playwrights, has had the following plays produced: TRUE BLUE, PORTABLE DINERS, THEY CALLED IT TEASING, SPECIAL DELIVERY, FLIGHT FRIGHT, LIFE IMITATES ART, LEAVING HOME, WHAT IF?, SCAVENGER HUNT, MISSED CONNECTIONS, ELF YOURSELF, and a reader’s theatre script THE WOMEN OF THE BEAT GENERATION. She studied playwriting with Leslie Ayvazian, Carlos Murillo and Christian Parker and attended the Kennedy Center Playwriting Intensive in DC in 2010 and 2011. Marj is a proud member of Equity and SAG-AFTRA. Visit her online at www.marjorieoneill-butler.com.

CJ and Corey Charette say goodbye to a long running TV show, get going on the Skylanders kick (yet again), talk about a new helicopter game, Spongebob gets in the Christmas spirit, and CJ gets crazy with Elf Yourself.