Questions for George Parker
This is quite exciting, yes, yes, The Kaiser is quite excited about all this. I’ve been asked to do something like a show, but on a blog and that’s exciting. It’s called “Adscene: The Kaiser Report” and you will be able to listen to it exclusively and in English on werbeblogger.de (UPDATE: You can now hear the promo for the show here).
So every week I’ll be interviewing somebody interesting from the advertising world and after a large scotch and a little bit of thinking I decided that the only person to start this whole thing off is George Parker – the perfect way to set the tone if you like.
George is an interesting young man; he’s written a book, writes a column for brandrepublic, and was responsible for the 100 Million Dollar Ad. He also has one of the best blogs on the interweb. George just hates “Big Dumb Arse” agencies.
I’ll be recording the interview with George on Wednesday and thought that some of you might like to ask him some questions. If you do, post them in the comments and I’ll demand that he answer them clearly.
Answer the damn question George!
If you think that others might been interested in this would you be so kind as to Stumble it?
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Kris hoet
Ask him how he thinks agency 2.0 should be
Dec 10th, 2007
The Kaiser
Oh, I think George will love that question Kris. He’ll probably say something along the lines of “anything that doesn’t have a Poisoned Dwarf in it”.
Dec 10th, 2007
Charles Frith
Hey George. We’ve met but I was always curious to know if you were always rebellious by nature or did you have to tame your strong opinions to keep your head above water in earlier times.
I love that you used to be a hard core runner too. I’d never have known.
Dec 10th, 2007
The Kaiser
George used to run?
Dec 10th, 2007
John Dodds
Can advertising still work and, if so, how?
Dec 10th, 2007
The Kaiser
Dodds, that’s your first comment on this blog for over 3 months. I’m honoured (and probably owe Parker a drink now).
Dec 10th, 2007
John Dodds
Well it’s been three months since this blog was a stable environment.
Having met George, I would suggest he will graciously accept your offer of a drink! As would I!
Dec 10th, 2007
The Kaiser
Dodds, you’ve got to come to Germany to get your next drink. If I add up the costs of flying, hotels etc the last pint I bought you cost me something like 320 GBP.
Dec 10th, 2007
Michael Gross
In addition to Kris:
George, do you believe that markets are conversations (cluetrain manifesto)? And if so, how should we communicate with the market? (You know, everybody is talking about a change that’s happened and the old models that do not work anymore. Seems to me like lip service too! What is the solution, what is the future model?)
@Charles: Great question! I would also love to ask that.
Dec 10th, 2007
Colin
What is the main difference between the USA and Europe - in terms of advertising?
Dec 10th, 2007
Rob Mortimer
Actually, along those lines; Have you ever said something hugely controversial and then realised you went too far, or that you were wrong?
If so, what did you do?
Also, is that Dell Compaq story really true??
Dec 10th, 2007
The Kaiser
Colin - hello, still waiting for your follow up on that comment! Great to have you back though.
Rob M - Excellent stuff, but I’m pretty sure you’ll find it’s true.
Keep them coming people.
Dec 10th, 2007
lauren
Kaiser, can you please ask George what he thinks about existentialism in relation to advertising. (i’m going for the wankiest possible question, hoping for some choice swear words in there - he’s pretty good at ‘em).
Dec 10th, 2007
The Kaiser
Oh Lauren - I think I know what the answer to that one will be - but then - so do you. Cheeky.
Dec 10th, 2007
Tim Keil
I’d like to know which ad he likes the most and why. TV, Print, Digital, whatever.
And if you could ask him if he thinks that there is any hope for advertising. What would that be?
Dec 10th, 2007
George Parker
Guys…
This is getting serious… But should be fun… Particularly Lauren’s question on existentialism… Isn’t that some kind of kinky sex? The kind of shit you go to Hamburg for? I actually had one of the best meals ever at the “Fier Jareshieten!” I know I’ve fucked up the spelling, and it’s the “Four Seasons” in English… But it is without doubt one of the great hotels of Europe. Always had fun in Germany… I always thought Germans should give lessons to the Swiss Germans in not being so fucking uptight. Couple of stories on that, I’ll save for the podcast. Young German ladies with big knockers are encouraged to sign up for the AdScam school of Creative Terpsichore. Satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back.
Cheers/George
Dec 10th, 2007
The Kaiser
George, will you fuck off out of it! You’re not supposed to come and answer the bloody questions here!
And Lauren is probably the coolest chick you’ll ever not get drunk with and she’s taking this piss you arse.
Till Wednesday my love.
Dec 11th, 2007
Michael Gross
Haha, I’m looking forward to the stories about Germany. Sounds if there is a funny and damn interesting conversation to come.
Dec 11th, 2007
lauren
ha! george, you’re right, there are loads of existentialists on the reeperbahn in hamburg!
Dec 11th, 2007
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