Something beginning with O
Next Friday, January 13th 2012, will be my last day at 1000heads.
We’ve achieved a lot together over the past 27mths – from AR phone launches, to movie tie-ins, to ending the year with our biggest ever award haul – the journey with 1000heads has been awesome.
With 2011 disappearing into the distance, the ‘heads go into 2012 with great clients, fantastic accolades and a future brimming with possibility.
However, after two [and a bit] years of working on the best projects, travelling to the best cities and building awesome community experiences with the best people, it’s time for me to take the next step.
On January 23rd I’ll be doing just that, by joining Ogilvy PR as Senior Associate Director, 360° Digital Influence.
I am very, very excited about joining a super-talented team that is not only going through a period of fantastic growth but also choc full of industry-dominating ambition.
The potential to do even more great work in 2012 is huge and I can’t wait to dig in and get my hands dirty. Until then…
Bring. It. On.
January 5th, 2012 at 10:29
Awesome news man! Sounds like its going to be an E-P-I-C 2012
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whatleydude Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 12:57
Thanks Benny, I’m REALLY looking forward to it. 2012 is indeed going to be EPIC.
PS. I’m coming for you in my ten days off. We’re WELL overdue a Crime/Dude video blog or seven!
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January 5th, 2012 at 10:31
Congrats, lovely. Sounds like a fantastic opportunity! x
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whatleydude Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 12:57
Thanks Mel, I’m over the moon about it – miss you x
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January 5th, 2012 at 10:37
“Whenever a friend succeeds, a little something in me dies.” except, in this case, the opposite
Well done you.
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whatleydude Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 12:58
*like*
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January 5th, 2012 at 10:43
Congratulations bro!
Awesome start to the new year. All the best in the new role matey!
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whatleydude Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 13:01
Thanks buddy, I really appreciate that. I nearly told you before Christmas but didn’t manage to get you on your own whenever I saw you!
Take it easy.
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January 5th, 2012 at 10:48
Couldn’t be happier for you mate. Great business – forward thinking and a great environment for your skills to be out to such good use.
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whatleydude Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 13:02
Thanks Paul, was great to end the year on such an award-winning high too!
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January 5th, 2012 at 10:48
Good work duder.
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January 5th, 2012 at 11:02
Awesome James! And congrats to O for having you!
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January 5th, 2012 at 11:10
Congrats James, have fun with it!
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January 5th, 2012 at 11:22
Dude, it is awesome. AWESOME. Congratulations.
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January 5th, 2012 at 11:36
Congratulations James ,you’ll be missed, but all the best for a successful and exciting future
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January 5th, 2012 at 11:36
Epic WIN. Congrats!
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January 5th, 2012 at 11:37
Congratulations James. I wish this year becomes the best you’ve ever seen! Wish that the big O gives you many Ohgasmic successes!
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January 5th, 2012 at 11:39
Congratulaions!
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January 5th, 2012 at 12:43
Big congrats to you James
A great step for you, and a brilliant gain for them.
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whatleydude Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 13:02
Thanks Will. That’s appreciated.
Hope you to see you soon buddy.
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January 5th, 2012 at 12:55
Good luck young Whatley, are they based out in Canary wharf?
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whatleydude Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 13:03
They are indeed my friend, they are indeed…
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January 5th, 2012 at 13:25
upwards and onwards buddy! congrats! well done!
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January 5th, 2012 at 14:51
Congratulations and celebrations I guess the world will know how lucky you can be ! [ i think I might be typing a lyric there ! ]
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January 5th, 2012 at 15:01
Congrats, James!
A great run the t’heads, good luck with The Big O
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whatleydude Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 15:12
Thanks Ben, appreciate that
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January 5th, 2012 at 15:53
Congratulations James — and bring it on — what a brilliant move!
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January 5th, 2012 at 15:54
Great work fella. Sounds like a brilliant opportunity.
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January 5th, 2012 at 16:01
congo bro
More fun
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January 5th, 2012 at 16:07
Sounds like an awesome opportunity for the Dude, as always. Good luck and hope to actually catch up at some point
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January 5th, 2012 at 16:38
Go Whatley!
Really pleased for you chap. Exciting times.
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January 5th, 2012 at 17:02
WOW! What fantastic news, good sir! Very happy to hear. I know that you will add incredible value to that team, they are lucky to have you. I hope your new adventure brings you stateside more often…always nice to catch up face to face. Cheers, amigo!
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whatleydude Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 18:09
Thanks man – I’m really, really happy about it
*high five* and Happy New Year to you bud!
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January 5th, 2012 at 18:00
Congrats dude
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January 5th, 2012 at 18:03
Well, look at you climbing up that mountainside and getting a great new view.
Congratulations. Sounds like you’re excited for it. Well done you.
Ax
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January 5th, 2012 at 18:13
Whenever I met someone who knows you, they always talk about both your professional abilities and achievements as how great a guy you are. Typically we are lucky to be known for one or the other, but not both. I am sure Ogilvy saw this in you from the get-go, and they are lucky to have you.
Congrats Dude!
mp/m
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whatleydude Reply:
January 5th, 2012 at 18:17
Wow. What a truly, truly lovely thing to say. Thanks Mike. Just, speechless.
Hopefully see you soon man.
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January 5th, 2012 at 19:07
Onwards, upwards. Good job
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January 5th, 2012 at 19:27
wow Awesome news James although sad for the Heads… hopefully we’ll stay connected and thanks for all the community building over the past couple of years. Ever since OpenLab you’ve been instrumental in helping me build some awesome relationships that are still ripe and productive. you’re a true community leader… good luck
PS: this is still one of my favorite days ever in recent years… http://www.flickr.com/photos/gisuser/2854265900/in/set-72157607215204714
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January 5th, 2012 at 19:50
Many congratulations James! Looking forward to continuing and building on the great relationship with #LikeMinds & Ogilvy with you and John Bells team.
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January 5th, 2012 at 22:36
Congratulations! That is fantastic news
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January 6th, 2012 at 12:27
like everything else, you’re going to rock it
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January 6th, 2012 at 18:12
[...] was finally able to announce my new job @ Ogilvy! [Yes Dad, I work in PR now] [...]
January 7th, 2012 at 00:17
James, mental news. Wish you all the best.
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January 8th, 2012 at 18:13
Good luck for future, sounds like a great opportunity
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January 12th, 2012 at 01:27
Great news! Hope that the next adventure is as thrilling as the last one! I’m sure it will be EPIC! I don’t think you do anything but awesome, eh?!
Well done! Onwards and upwards!!
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