First Video is Live!

Well, after almost 2 weeks of site updates, Twitter updates, print ads and a whole bevvy of other things that were lots of fun but ultimately won't get me to Cannes, I'm pleased to announce that the first Brick is the New Black video is live! I'm packing my bags already...victory is assured. The only real question is whether or not I'll have to pay for my carry-on luggage. At least if I do, I'll get my money's worth, 'cause you can bet there's gonna be some bricks in there, baby.

From the YouTube description of the video:

Selling snow to Eskimos? Child's play.

In this first entry to Ogilvy's Search for the World's Greatest Salesperson contest, Jason Schroeder faces an even tougher challenge than simply selling a red brick. He needs to sell a red brick...to a red brick. Crazy? That's sales, my friend. Marvel at Jason's keen sense of what his new client most desires, and how he transforms that knowledge into raw selling POWER.

Thanks to those of you who have lent your support so far, and please stay tuned for more. In the meantime, enjoy my first video submission to the Search for the World's Greatest Salesperson, "Salesman vs. Brick."

Animated Logo Finished!

If you're reading this, then obviously you can see that the website is up, but what's yet to be seen is a completed video. My plan is to create a full on "Brick is the New Black" campaign, with multiple videos, that will leave the fine folks at Ogilvy (who I hear are all devastatingly good looking...especially the contest judges) with no choice but to send me to Cannes.

No, the first video isn't finished (yet), but the animated logo that will close all of my videos is. Here's a taste of what's to come: