The first time we discovered This Advertising Life on Tumblr, it was a laughing-so-hard-we’re-crying moment. So perfect in its simplicity, so apt in its commentary on the modern state of working at an agency, this site is full of gifs that keep on giving.
Like, that time you walk into a client meeting and you know they’re going to tear everything apart.
Priceless. And totally on point.
That got us thinking: Agency life is weird. And, as a six-year veteran of endless concepting sessions, client presentations and industry events, Black Sheep has a few things to add to the conversation.
Being a Black Sheep is like being part of a collection of weirdos and misprints (you know, when something is made kinda wrong but somehow ends up beautifully unique?) who have learned a lot of diverse skills in their lives, then dedicated their careers to using those skills for good. All of these talents come together in a collaborative, crazy-fast environment that makes us laugh (most of the time), cry (some of the time) and high five (all the time).
All of these moments are worthy of moving pictures. Introducing: This Black Sheep Life. IN GIFS.
How people think we work every day.
How we really work every day.
How we sometimes work, depending on the day.
That day everyone is blazered-up because a client is rolling through.
When Jess, our Operations and Client Services Chief, starts a project check-in with, “Don’t freak out.”
Walking into our beautiful new office at 611 W. 22nd St. for the first time.
Riding in the car with Aimee for the first time and seeing her text while driving with her knees.
When it’s 4:15 on Friday and Adam, our Chief Utility Officer, pops the champagne. What? Champagne is utility. Champagne is life.
When we get carried away with the champagne and notice it’s already like 7:30 on a Friday night.
The feeling you get when you stay at work, on a Friday, until 7:30 p.m. and realize you’re fine with that? Priceless.
Yep. We are L I V I N, man.
This Black Sheep life is worth every giffing minute. Come see for yourself—save the date for our upcoming 6th birthday party on August 6th!