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snippets"I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be."
Douglas Adams
The Bio of the guy who cashes the cheques and takes all the blame.
"For almost 20 years Andrew Mackay has written advertising copy for print and Internet publications locally, nationally and internationally. After a stint flogging promotional umbrellas in Vancouver he found his way home to the East Coast via the Nation's Capital to raise a family and grow a business that has developed copy writing, advertising and packaging development and design and promotional programs for clients small and large across Canada, the U.S., the E.U., the Caribbean and Bermuda.
His writing has appeared in print for Canada's National Influenza Immunization Coalition, The Christmas Seal Campaign, The Bermuda Sun, The Royal Gazette and ads for everything from Arctic Cat to Leatherman to Xypex.
His web copy has been commissioned by agencies, developers and business owners.
His creative inspirations have wrapped transit buses, emblazoned coffee mugs, made good politicians look even better and adorned Provincial Court Judges' pyjamas.
Andrew calls the seaside communities of Queensland and Hubbards, Nova Scotia, home with a goose, a gander, seven four one chicken, a Dalmatian, one cat and and the occasional hungry fox (the four-legged variety)."
Customer & contact remarks in no particular order …
Here's a sampling of input from a few Graphic Language Company customers and contacts (ex-wives' remarks have been omitted, but, in the interests of balanced reporting, are available on request):
"Great job! Thanks. How are the chickens? How's the new trimmer working?"
James Moore, Moore Automotive and Recreation
"We've used The Graphic Language Company for research, presentations, and national health education programs. They're creative and offer a refreshing attention to detail."
Michael McDonald CEO, Linkz Healthcare Marketing
"I wish I had your job or lack thereof."
Chris Merritt, General Manager, ClearWater Systems
"… But take a look at David Salah, who is a slam dunk for my best-campaign-signs award. (created by us unbeknownst to Marilla - excerpted from her October 13, 2004 column in Nova Scotia's Mail Star)
Salah gets the nod for creating a sign that, first you can actually read because it has lots of large print...Second, the Salah signs have bright, eye-catching colours; third, they include a good picture of the candidate."
Marilla Stephenson, Halifax Chronicle Herald
"The Graphic Language Company's revision … is right on the money … Their observations of what the readers are looking for are perfect."
Susan Wilson, Web Developer
"Listen you.....I have had enough of your wisecracks."
James Cornes, C.O.O., The Liquid Group of Companies
"I trust you ......... but I think it was $75 ......... I miss you!"
Barb Harnish, Hubbards Beach Campground & Cottages
"The Graphic Language Company — consistent delivery of insubordination"
Andrew D. McLeod, International Real Estate Mogul
"Andrew, u always make my day. Thank you!...lol"
Melissa Joshua, IT Manager, Central Water & Sewerage Authority
"Really, though, you do deserve all the accolades you're getting."
Diane Crowther, Metaline Graphics
"You're a sweetheart."
Ross Lloy, Talbot Marketing
"Hey man. Looks great. WOW"
Mark Goudge, Quantum Photography
"Just do it and don't give me a hard time. I am trying to get this in for YOU honey bunny! Anyway, do you think I have nothing else to do???? (here's what she was talking about)
Maria Daly, Advertising Sales, The Royal Gazette
"LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
John Brown, Canterbury Woodworks
"Looks great! You're not bad... for an old guy! Did I ever tell you I have a thing for bald guys?"
Gail Dominey, SeaSide Salon
"Thanks! These are the best kind of services - the no charge ones."
Sue Keane, Duerden & Keane Environmental
"The Lung Association of Nova Scotia has used Andrew's services on many occasions and found the work exemplary in all aspects. Our business dealings proved him to be hardworking, skilled, honest and trustworthy."
Bill VanGorder, CFRE, Former President and CEO, The Lung Association of Nova Scotia
"Now that you're married please tell your wife to not call me as much anymore."
Glenn Cribby, Coastal Print
"You're a sick and perverted man Mackay …… I like it! And the wife likes it too."
Cory Powell, RENEW Bermuda
"I am happy to announce that, after entering our [Dream Big] bus design for an International GMAC Advertising and Marketing Awards, we have been selected as finalists!"
Sarah Beck, Guaranty GMAC Realty
"Start doing lousy work or work for pay (after you finish my signs) — and that will change."
Maureen Moore, Lola's Landing
"I review over profit sum of 12 Million Dollars in my department and i want to move this fund to your bank account as the owner beneficiary."
Mr. Kodjo Anani, Togo Republic Account Manager
