Echo, if I knew of anything I'd tell you and recommend you...I live in SE Bumblef**k, so there's not much here...
I do wish you luck...(but maybe offering to shout out someone's girlfriend's name is a bad idea?)

Unless he's into that...hey, a paycheck is a paycheck....

The McCain campaign is taking applications for people who like to make up shit. You'll have job, at least for 25 days.

no matter who wins the election they'll need someone to make shit up for the next four years unless they want the masses with pitchforks and torches out front of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Become a presidential speechwriter!

I could help ya with a job if'n ya wanted to "set chokers" or be a "chaser". Other then that, you would need some different qualifications than the ones listed.

You can check with JW, he might need a "friend" to help bury bodies. I understand it to be about 2 months work.

Good luck my friend.

Damn Echo, looks like I'm going to have to put the shitfest on hiatus. Even I'm not evil enough to kick a man when he's down.

I feel for you, man. I honestly wish there was something I could offer, but my advertising and marketing connections are somewhat thin here in Kentucky.

I'm betting your somewhat tech-savvy. Have you considered expanding into some tech writing for awhile? With your writing flair, it could make for some interesting reading. Some of them even incorporate online advertising. Check out sologig.com and smarterwork.com if you haven't already. Not a career-maker, but something to pad the resume in between full-time gigs.

Best of luck to you babe, and I mean that. /Sammy

On a side note, if I may, it appears that we must recognize and fear the power of CLC. Let's review ...

1. CLC accepts an opportunity to submit articles, opinions and other propoganda for perusal by loyal YBNBY followers.

2. CLC submits her first article, dealing with the use of voodoo, on Thursday.

3. Later that day, ASU's starting quarterback is declared 'doubtful' for this weekend's game against USC, claiming a mysterious ankle injury. It is widely known that CLC has (what I thought to be) a friendly bet with yours truly regarding said game.

4. CLC submits her second article, which proposes the use of stem cells from testicles, for debate later in the day. Loyal YBNBY male readers everywhere cringe at the very proposition.

5. That evening, fellow contributor 'Johnny Wright' is forced to take a mysterious 'leave of absence'. He attempts to part with his head held high, but the pain is evident.

6. For the remainder of the week, CLC does not submit any more articles. Instead, she allows her evil brew of voodoo and male samplings to stew and weave its way into the YBNBY male psyche.

7. The following morning, another beloved contributor, Echowood, announces that he is no longer employed. He requests help from fellow YBNBY contributors. Sadly, this request goes largely unnoticed.

8. No word from CLC. She allows her sweet concoction to continue brewing; spinning its evil web.

9. The YBNBY male voodoo trifecta is in play.

I'm just saying ...

Forgive me for posting this here, but I didn't want to post this in the public feed since you (Echo) probably put this request here instead for a reason.

CLC - for shame.

Tim....be careful....I hear she's running low on ingredients...I think you have some backtracking to do--and soon....

Good luck, Echo -I've been looking for that same job for a couple of years now. Of course, you have a leg up in that you are already there and can start immediately.

Hey Echo

Not to rain on anyone's parade, but I seriously believe the job of "advertising copywriter" is going to quickly become extinct. Consumers enjoy marketing programs where they can interact, whether it be submitting their own videos/photos/artwork, sharing reviews, make their lives better or easier, reconnecting with others, and have fun. The day of the jingle/30 sec spot/print ad is fast coming to an end. I suggest you think about retooling to emphasize your strategic and analytical ability, and understanding of pop culture and social media (ie this thing). Would go much further, especially in the months to come.

Same with "account management" - clients are smaller and more nimble and don't need hand holding. Position yourself as a project manager or producer.

Just my 2¢

Tim, that's just ridiculous. Please note, that I'm writing this with a devilish grin. For any readers who don't follow college football (or the friendly trash talking between Tim and I), USC savagely put the pimp hand down on ASU this past Saturday. The final score was 28 - 0.

Echo, I'll be on the lookout for you Sir. If needed, I'll conjure up some kick-ass goofer dust for any competitors who pose a threat. Too bad I just got out of the black-market baby business. I could have used a good marketing person in Guatemala.

CLC - If you say so. We'll wait to see the result of the NCAA investigations to determine whether this is a loss or not. Sure, it's a loss for now on paper, but obviously there's some shenanigans going on.

And I not altogether sure that you're not involved.

Echo....have you seen Baier's paint by boobies post?
That might be a great seasonal job for you to take since Halloween is around the corner....you could showcase your artistic side, advertise some products, and enjoy your work until the next gig comes along.
Once Halloween is over, Mardi Gras season is just after that in Feb---and there are many drunk women paying good money to get painted in NOLA.

The best thing about the job is that if you don't get it just right the first time, you can clean it off and start from scratch....