@patberry
Board of Directors and Membership Chair at the Society of Digital Agencies (SoDA).
Have built production companies, a digital agency production group, and collaborated in consolidating the largest advertising production department in the free world.
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I am surprised at how much time I spend with AICP estimates and how much time I don’t spend reviewing wireframes and process charts.
Content has made one hell of a comeback. And everyone now claims they can make it for you.
I’m pretty excited about being one check-in away from becoming the new mayor at the kids’ orthodontist.
- Me: Which XBox game do you want to play?
- Son: I know! Let's play Fruit Ninja Kinect.
- Me: Eh, that's too much work.
- Son: I'm going to start slicing and get warmed up.
- Me: I'm going to send some email.
The staff are all mean-spirited and judgmental. Must be in such a shitty mood from cleaning such a large house. And the owners and their friends also spend a great deal of time talking, sitting, eating and walking about somewhat pissed off.
And they seem to use the term “bastard” often and in many different ways.

In a new study conducted by the mobile application monitoring company Crittercism, it is noted that iOS applications crash more often than their Android counterparts. The results, as you can see in the below images, speak for themselves: more applications crash under iOS 5.0.1, while Android app…
http://bit.ly/yJCKZP
Interesting marking opportunity through Tumblr. You give up a bunch of personal data, but for $50 … Easier than selling plasma.
This cow is tied to a Sturmgeschütz III Ausf. G
Your argument is invalid.
Chicago keeping its pigeons warm on the L. No matter who walks by this guy is not moving.
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These are a sobering stack of images from Libya this week. Shooting at aircraft from the back of a pickup in a sandstorm is harder than I've ever worked.
Reportedly the government will flip this week.
Check them out - over 150 photos.
I think of this place every time I purchase cheap gas at Costco.
Love this.
Spurred by what he describes as a failure of leadership on the part of lawmakers, Schultz is mounting a one-man bull rush against a political culture that has "chosen to put partisan and ideological purity over the well being of the people."
What does that mean? No more political donations -- not for anybody.
And he's recruiting other CEOs to join him.
"[Lawmakers] have stirred up fears about our economic prospects without doing anything to truly address those fears," Schultz wrote to his fellow CEOs.
I cannot believe these guys are still around. Could they possibly compete?
Instagram competitor from Google. Android and iPhone?
I almost don't want this thing solved. It's a great Northwest legend.
These guys need a for real fence. Would make a great driving range as well.
Describes the "Sportier" Soyuz space experience as compared to the "Business Class" Shuttle.
Updates
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Here we go. (@ Chicago O'Hare International Airport) http://t.co/5YVEsoZX
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Looks like Ord (@ Indianapolis International Airport (IND) w/ 11 others) http://t.co/JSwWLz6W
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I'm at Razorfish (300 W 6th St, at Lavaca St, Austin) w/ 2 others http://t.co/qYUJjhRw
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I'm at Stevie Ray Vaughn Statue (Austin) http://t.co/L0cUB0UC
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I'm at Stevie Ray Vaughn Statue (Austin) http://t.co/wK2ptOHq
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@bppositioning I will return with the rest of the trash next month. ;)
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I'm at Razorfish (300 W 6th St, at Lavaca St, Austin) http://t.co/FSwS334B
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I'm at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) (3600 Presidential Blvd., Texas Hwy. 71, Austin) w/ 28 others http://t.co/2zPek7lL
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I'm at Symphony Center (220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago) http://t.co/Oe2eXC0g
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FTW! I received +K in advertising from @Boussemaer_SEO, thanks! http://t.co/PVQqDr5H
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For the fam. RT @DeCourcy: Also includes Mr. Pamuk! Print Out Vulture’s Downton Abbey Paper Dolls http://t.co/oCnxs5SJ
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'Nightline' Takes Cameras Inside China's Foxconn Factories http://t.co/MPon9rwz via @mashablemedia @mashable
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Overheard: Bah! Humbug. - Me: Which XBox game do you want to play? Son: I know! Let's play Fruit Ninja... http://t.co/plxddGDr
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Photo: Hey man, nice shot. http://t.co/hXJAJ1ei
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Photo: nevver: http://t.co/G64tHyGv
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Photo: http://t.co/4wVl0f22
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Spent most of today working on $3k of expense reports. Don't tell the wife about the other $6k I still need to do.
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Makes me sick thinking of this. Pong Beer: The new drink designed for beer pong http://t.co/bzoC3KYK via @GuyKawasaki
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Use Buddy Media's Covert Ops Plugins ... FBI Seeks Developer for App to Track Threats on Social Media: http://t.co/00Miejuw via @AddThis
Profile
Summary
Hello. I am a life-long producer and maker of things. I have built production companies, a digital agency production group, and collaborated in consolidating the largest advertising production department in the free world.
Experience
- Oct 2011 - PresentExecutive Producer, Central Region / RazorfishHeading up digital and broadcast production in Atlanta, Austin and Chicago. Let's do this.
- Jan 2010 - Dec 2011Board of Directors / Society of Digital AgenciesGlobal Membership Chair.
The Society of Digital agencies (SoDA) is the worldwide voice of digital marketing professionals with a mission to advance the industry through best practices, education, and advocacy. I am honored to be a part of this organization.
http://societyofdigitalagencies.org/
Mutiny Worldwide press release - http://goo.gl/v9XtQ
SoDA Board of Directors 2011 - http://goo.gl/vXqQP - Jun 2011 - Oct 2011walkabouter / walkaboutTook the Summer off to spend five months hanging out with the family. We hit Washington D.C, Annapolis, Baltimore, Orlando, Las Vegas, San Diego and a few stops in-between.
Primary responsibilites included:
- Building a 5,000 gallon pool
- Floating in said pool
- Supervision of all grass cutting activities
- Skimming said pool
- Bouncing upon a trampoline
I will do it again. Join me. - Apr 2008 - Jun 2011Co-Founder | COO / Colossal Squid IndustriesColossal Squid Industries, simply put, is a Creative Digital Agency. Or if you like, Digital Creative Agency. At our core, what we are is a dedicated group of individuals who share a life’s passion for technology and storytelling. We use every method, big and small, to help big brands create memorable moments that endure.
- 2007 - 2008VP Director of Emerging Media / Leo Burnett / Arc Worldwide Integrated ProductionMember of management team for the world's largest ad agency integrated production department. Took the point in driving technology agenda within LB/Arc integrated production. Also member of Lead Team for the Arc Worldwide Digital Practice.
Achievements
• Member of management team for the newly formed 250 person Leo Burnett / Arc Worldwide integrated production department.
• Member of Executive Committee charged with a yearlong mission of determining Leo Burnett’s and Arc Worldwide’s direction moving forward including go to market strategy and integrated product offering.
• Member of management team for Arc Worldwide’s digital practice. Charged with charting digital product offering and day-to-day management. - Jun 2006 - Sept 2007Executive Producer, Director of Production / Arc WorldwideExecutive Producer of production across all accounts for Arc Worldwide - North America.
Brands include U.S. Army, RIM/BlackBerry, Cadillac, Purina, Whirlpool, Diageo Brands, Kellogg’s and Hallmark. Founded Arc Worldwide’s digital production department. Addressed vendor quality and process issues by bringing all motion video content production and post-production in-house.
Achievements
• Producer of digital content for Cadillac Under 5 – Promo Magazine’s Campaign of the Year, 2005/06.
• Sourced and hired a dozen digital producers and plus post staff including video editors, 3D and After Effects animators. Built infrastructure to support this including recruiting, HR support, and workflow.
• Member of Lead Team resulting in the integration of the Leo Burnett and Arc Worldwide Production departments. - Sept 2003 - Jun 2006Senior Interactive Producer / Arc Worldwide (a Leo Burnett company)Managing producer of interactive rich media production across all major North America accounts at Arc Worldwide/Leo Burnett USA. Brands include Cadillac, Walt Disney World, U.S. Army, Kellogg's and Coca-Cola.
- 1996 - 2003Executive Producer/Co-Founder / ToastCo-Founder and creative lead of this production and web development company. Produced and directed commercials, interactive projects, documentaries and brand web sites for client roster featuring United Airlines, Kraft Foods, Square D Company, Thomsen Financial, Xerox and united.com.
- Sept 1990 - Jun 1996Executive Producer / United AirlinesGlobal head of production for United’s Training Division. Managed media production for Training Division worldwide. Produced and directed countless shoots throughout the years at almost every United destination city.
Achievements
• Worked with three United CEO’s and two presidents in crafting customer and employee communications topics ranging including bankruptcy, re-branding, and other marketing messaging.
• Winner of Gold Plaque at Chicago International Film Festival for Adult Education.
Education
- The Conservatory at The Second CityCompleted in Improvisation
- University of Maryland College ParkBA in FilmActivities: Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Kalegethos Leadership Society (top 50 leaders Greek community at MD), Gate and Key Leadership Honorary (top 100 leaders)