Mon 3 Mar 2008
Paul Tilley and the “Blogs of Death.”
Posted by Mike Bawden under Much Ado About Marketing
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Forty is too young to die.I can say that now, as I’m all of forty-five. Last week’s news of the death of DDB’s creative chief, Paul Tilley, hit home for me. Here’s a guy about my age with a bunch of kids and a wife and (apparently) all the upside in the world.
But with the upside comes pressure. And with the pressure, a darkness.
Ad Age had a very solid piece on Paul Tilley and the reactions to his suicide. You can read it here.
One line in the Ad Age piece referred to a New York Post story (found here) that referred to the “Blogs of Death” – specifically AgencySpy and AdScam. The “Blogs of Death” epithet is more the result of bad headline writing than any claim staked by either blog.
Do yourself a favor. Don’t get caught up in the self-indulgent introspection of trying to figure out who’s to blame for this tragedy. It won’t bring Paul Tilley back and it won’t make life any easier for his wife and kids. Just morn the all-too-soon loss of a husband and father who, as it just so happens, was a creative director that did some excellent work.
Godspeed, Paul Tilley.
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No, not “a bunch of kids.” Two daughters.
You’re right. Thanks for the correction.
You’re most welcome.