Leo Burnett

Earlier today, I went to Leo Burnett at The Enterprise Center in Makati to have an interview. Not a job interview but a paid research interview. The moment I arrived at their office, I can't help but be in awe at the elegance and beauty of their office that I instantly thought it deserves a mention in my blog. Unfortunately, I have no photos to share here as I forgot to take even a single pic.

The reception lobby is enormous and spacious with a few carefully selected classy furnitures and fixtures. One side of their wall is adorned with several similar trophies and plaques. From their design and shapes, you can probably infer that they came from prestigious award-giving organizations. The rooms are also spacious and are extraordinarily designed with unusual but appealing wallpapers. I must say, their interior designer did a really fantastic job at their office. Everything you see there induces creativity and artistic ideas, something really needed for a company who excels in advertising. I just wish I was able to take even a single photo so I wouldn't need to describe it here 'cause my descriptions are quite lousy. As I compliment my host about the elegance and classiness of their office, she told me that I haven't seen yet the best part of the office which is on the other side of the building. Gah. I wish I asked her to tour me around. Now, I regret not asking her. Tsk.

Probably, there is only one (actually, two) thing bheng wouldn't approve of my experience in Leo Burnett - the two beautiful interviewers. Haha! I was astounded when I learned they are exactly my age. Don't worry bheng, you're definitely more gorgeous and appealing than those two combined. And I'm not making it up. You really are. At least for my eyes. :3

When I arrived home, I immediately searched for Leo Burnett's site and BAM! Their site is really coooooooool! Not the usual cluttered company sites you see in the internet. Theirs is very adorable and minimalist. One you would expect from an excellent advertising company. You can visit their site at http://www.leoburnett.com/.

Lastly, did you know how successful Leo Burnett is? They are the one behind the widely-acknowledged McDonald's "Magkahawak ang ating Kamay" advertisement. Yes, that's right. But that's just a speck in their way to popularity. They are also the creator of iconic symbols and mascots for several global companies such as Phillip Morris and Kellogg's. I suggest you do your personal research if you want to know more about their tickets to success. :)

UPDATE: After Leo Burnett, I had a catch-up lunch with my P&G friend Luigi. We talked about his ideas for a startup company and I must say the guy's really born a visionary! Who knows, he might be the next Philippines' Steve Jobs. He was part of a team that topped the recently concluded Startup Weekend Manila.  From what I know, their team will receive 15,000 SG dollars as funding together with a few other teams. In addition to that, a 100-day bootcamp training in Singapore! W-O-W. I'm really proud of him. Congrats again, bro!