Politics at Work. Indeed.
We’ve been told it’s taboo to mix work and politics. That it’s not nice. Or polite. That it might make people uncomfortable. Or maybe even not want to work with you. But when your company is founded to do one thing: make things better for women, guess what? There are already people who don't want to work with you! So we're just going for it. Today, in this world, in this election, there is just too much at stake not to raise our voice.
Women Writing Women
Women need to “write” the story in advertising. They need to be involved in the process — in leadership, product development, creative direction, and more.
Working Works at Fancy
While on a panel at the Ad Age Small Agency Conference last month I was asked why Fancy was deliberately set up a bit differently from the typical agency model of FTEs, butts-in-seats, show-up-Sunday-or-don’t-bother-Monday.
Well, we’re building the agency we always wanted to work for but never could find.
Owning Up at the Small Agency Conference
Last week, I was part of a panel of women agency leaders who were discussing “Owning up: The rise of female leaders and how to make your workplace more equitable” at the Ad Age Small Agency Conference. We talked about why we started our agencies, what it means to be driving progress, uplifting equity, and creating the industry we know can change the world. It’s a conversation that doesn’t happen nearly often enough.
Our Positive Purpose
At Fancy, we’re recommitting to the whole reason we’re in this game in the first place. The three leaders of Fancy came together because we knew the power of advertising to change the world. And we also knew that business as usual wasn’t going to change anything.
ten years of thanks
We all know running a small business isn’t for the faint of heart. 20% fail in the first year, 50% but the fifth year, and at the 10-year mark, a milestone Fancy just reached, only 33% are still around.
And I’m so thankful.
10 Is A Magic Number
It seems like a day. And also like one million years. But one thing we know for certain is that Fancy’s ten trips around the track wouldn't have been near as fun or as thrilling without our Fancy family of clients, colleagues, and creative friends. Thank you all for inspiring us, pushing us, and most of all, for believing in us.
Love in the time of the pitch process
The RFP: Possibly the worst introduction for a blind date a person could imagine. Not romantic. Not sexy. And definitely one-sided. A big, hairy prenup before you even have the first get to know you drink.
Lindsey Seyman Joins Fancy as Managing Partner
Fancy continues to grow, bringing elite brand and client management expertise to our group with the appointment of Lindsey Seyman as Managing Partner.
Blazing a trail with Adweek
Erica and Katie took to the stage at Adweek’s Women Trailblazers event and immediately began questioning why we can’t discuss things that are inherently a part of being female.
Katie and Erica: Fab at 40!
To celebrate her 40th birthday, our friend Lisa Kostova went on a mission to prove that your 40s—and the years that follow—truly can be the best years of your life.
The year that was, and will be
They say 2018 was the year of the woman. We say we’re just getting started.
Scary times, indeed.
There’s a lot to be afraid of these days, but Erica Fite’s fear might be the scariest of them all.
Keepin’ it quirky
If you come to our office, you’ll need to join #thefancybookclub. So demands Fancy co-founder, Erica Fite.
My other spouse
What makes our relationship work? A shared work-ethic, a shared purpose, and most important: a shared sense of humor. We let CampaignUS in on the rest.
Why big clients should hire small agencies
There are tons of reasons why small agencies can make a big difference for big clients. See a few highlights here!
Start your indie agency now
After stepping down from the stage at the Ad Age Small Agency Conference, Katie and I let the editors know the good, the bad, and the did-we-really-just-say-that? about agency start-up life. Want to know our deep, dark secrets? Take a look at the video here.
What we fancy: Summer 2018 edition
There's a lot to love this summer. Here's a partial list.