Haven’t posted in quite some time now (apologies) due to extreme work loads in the studio (not complaining in the present climate) but had to pass on this brilliant analogy by Kev Chester at W+K about the similarities/comaprisons between clients and agencies to the format of the popular “Who wants to be a millionaire” format!

Kev Chesters theory:
Whilst watching this thoroughly depressing, supposed “feelgood” movie, the analogy occurred to me between the process of the show and behaviour of some clients/agencies (obviously not W+K or any of our own clients) in terms of the creative process and decision-making. Most especially with the lifelines.
“Ask the Audience” - rather than make a decision, why not abdicate responsibility to a few people above a pub? Much simpler than actually having to offer an opinion or having to stick your neck out in any way.
“Phone a Friend” - just look at what the most successful competitor is currently doing and attempt to copy it.
“50/50″ - the “multiple routes” option. Rather than focus upon one great idea and how to make it greater then why not split attention between three creative routes because then we will have an a, b or c to ask the audience about. It will surely make the decision easier to have more choices, won’t it?
And it occurs to me that, just like on the show, the simplest and most effective way to win in this task is still to “know” the answer and go with what you know is correct - based upon knowledge, experience and informed opinion without having to abdicate the decision to a last resort “lifeline”.
“Creative solution A, Chris. Final answer.”
See more great musings from the fabulously creative lot at W+K on their blog ‘welcome to optimism‘