Bewitched, I'm not afraid to admit, was a big inspiration in my love of the advertising business. Darren Stephens and his work at McMahon & Tate seemed so fun, glamorous and exciting compared to being, say, an accountant. I grew up in a small town in western Kansas, so I knew no one who worked in advertising, but I knew I wanted to be a part of it.
The Big Valley was a western series about a wealthy Stockton, California cattle-ranching family. Victoria Barkley was the strong-willed family matriarch. Her ranch was worked by her sons, Jared ("the smart one"), Nick ("the strong one") and Heath ("the outsider"). I thought they were so cool. And, as a 12-year-old boy, I thought their sister, Audra, was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen. I wanted to be part of their family.
30 years later, I work in advertising. I work for an agency named Barkley. So, 30 years later, I'm also a member of the Barkley family. I'm living my dream. A dream that was shaped by the culture around me.
Our culture influences our dreams, shapes who we are and defines our world. Culture inspires brands.
What part of culture has inspired you? Pull up a chair and share a story, friend.
- Butch
2 comments:
My favorite show growing up was Burke's Law and now I write greeting cards. Go figure.
Bob, knowing you, this makes perfect sense.
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