For those of you who missed it, last night’s AgencySpy party started off the way every evening should — with free drinks courtesy girlsmiles.org. The shindig went off without a hitch, other than the dysfunctional mic and a shortage of Swedish fish. Luckily, I was able to shout loud enough for most of you to hear me, and made a little speech that wasn’t even that awkward. Yippee!
With all the attendees floating about, co-mingling as we do, it was hard to keep track of who I spoke with. However, I think I got to meet just about everyone. For example, Dave Polinchock, CEO of the Brand Experience Lab. He’s a virulent AgencySpy reader (though he admitted to reading AdScam, too), and was happy to hear SuperSpy is back. So are we!
Another chatty Cathy I bumped into was Craig Calder, CMO of Real Time Content. Craig’s a true Mad Man — save for the tie and craziness. I guess what I’m saying is he’s got that old school wit and savvy that makes gals swoon over (and guys want to emulate) Don Draper.
Other agencies represented include JWT, Tribal DDB, R/GA, Naked and many more. On the boutique side, I had the pleasure of meeting Chowder’s Steve Menges, who’s VP of client services and development at the corn-and-clam shop (get it..corn…clam…chowder…I’m hilarious!). As I was telling Steve last night, we love hearing from smaller shops like his, so send us an e-mail!
Special thanks to blogger Paul Benjou (who’s also VP/Director/Strategic Development at Datran Media) and Steve Ferguson, SAE Federal Buyers Guide.
As for Chelsea Brewery, well it was a pretty fantab locale. The sunset over the Hudson was gorgeous, especially while sipping on a great Stout (which was brewed on site). Ian Phillips, who works for the fine folks over at CB, was kind enough to give brewery tours, which I’m told were a great time. If you’ve got a free Saturday afternoon, they’re a great way to spend 30 mins — and an even better excuse to sip on a tasty brew.
One last note on the night. There will be more parties in the future, you can rest assured. For the next one, we’re thinking Christmas Eve — to keep in tradition with planning events for the most important night of the year for certain religious groups. Will you be free? OK, so that was a lame joke. But for all of you who couldn’t make it, we promise to make the next one on a less important day.
Thanks again to all of you that did make it! Check back later for photos.