Jason Marcano

Let’s help Peter out

12.11.21

In a month where I remember some of those we lost (Grandpa, Dexs and Tosha 🕊 ), we can also celebrate life.

May these angels look over my son and grant him their kind hearts and wisdom.

Jalon Zaire Marcano your journey begins 🙏🏾

It’s the way it gets better every year for me...

Chapter #3

Happy Anniversary to us.

“...and really I think I like who I’m becoming” 😎
~ Aubrey Drake Graham

I turn...

thoughts into things 💡
businesses into brands 🚀
and words into wonders 📝

To paraphrase the eloquent Earl (DMX) Simmons...
“Get at me dog!” 🗣🗣

You can change the world, and it isn’t as hard as you think.

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So many people want to create awesome things. I suggest starting with something that can make the world a better place while you’re at it.

Coming off of my post last week, here are 5 things you can create that can make the world a better place.

I plan on creating each of these within the next 100 Days. Are you creating any of these and need assistance with it?

Drop it in the comments 👇

One of the best feelings in the world is looking at something you created and feeling proud of it.

I do feel that I have been consuming so much recently, that I haven’t been creating enough. So I took on this challenge to Create Something Awesome over the next 100 Days (hopefully it goes better than the last challenge. Lol). Which actually coincides with my birthday so it will be a birthday gift to myself.

As 2020 is wrapping up why don’t you challenge yourself to Create Something Awesome as well. Who’s up for it?

Business owners, this one is important

How to use storytelling in your business The art of storytelling is more than just a source of entertainment, businesses can use storytelling to improve their marketing efforts and boost their sales...

Are you in control of your life? or are you letting society decide what's best for you?

Check out my latest video about how you can start taking control of your life.

HOW TO TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE Are you doing the things you actually want to do in life? Or are you just trying to do what everyone else is doing? Have you ever seen "The Truman Show?" If ...

Throwback to our project with Digital Compass last year!

DC & WiStudio Photoshoot BTS [READ FIRST] Several weeks ago, The Digital Compass was approached by our friend and affiliate, Jason Marcano who mentioned that another studio, WiStudio, wa...

Write Better Characters "Characters" is one of the main elements of that helps you tell a great story. The better the characters, is the more invested the audience is into the story...

How do storytellers create solid characters in stories? They may be using some of these techniques.

Write Better Characters "Characters" is one of the main elements of that helps you tell a great story. The better the characters, is the more invested the audience is into the story...

It's Tuesday and I'm back at it again. So many people dislike what they are doing but don't know what they should be doing, check out this guide I created to finding work you love.

HOW TO FIND WORK YOU WILL LOVE 95% of the people I spoke to in the last month admitted to me that they were not happy at their day jobs. This is sad, because we spend so much of our time a...

I’m back on a Tuesday. Today let’s talk about 3 elements of storytelling to focus on to enhance the craft.

Storytelling made simple: 3 elements to use to start telling better stories The art of storytelling is gaining more importance every day, as we strive to be heard in this noisy world. Storytelling helps you to stand out and let your ...

Jumping into the YouTube Game! Like and Subscribe please 🙏🏾

Welcome to the Creative's Journey to Success I would like to officially welcome you to my channel and my weekly series where I discuss how we as creatives can live holistic lives, primarily through doin...

Shout out businesses who are making a real impact in people’s lives today.

Who recognize their responsibility too give back and make a significant change to people’s lives.

Tag a business that is making a difference in people’s lives. I’ll start in the comments.

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Happy Anniversary to us!

As my beautiful wife and I celebrate 2 years of marriage, I look back at the journey.

Even though we are still "spring chickens" at this, I feel like we have already grown so much in this short space of time.

It hasn't been all sunshine and roses, but has definitely been the best 2 years of my life.

Blog about "What to Expect in the First 2 Years of Marriage" coming soon...

Thank you for the support all. I will be releasing a short film tomorrow at 9am.

I’m going to premiere one of my unreleased short films when I hit 100 followers.

Hey Guys, I am back! It has been more than a week for my IG followers but I had to switch up the format to make this process run smoother. Of course let's address the elephant in the room. IG is not a text driven platform, and some of my stories may very well exceed the caption limit. Nevertheless, I wanted this project to live where I intended it to. [ 464 more words ]
http://jasonmarcano.com/2020/05/04/the-paddle-canoe-fan-merch-day-10-of-100/

The Paddle – Canoe Fan Merch (Day 10 of 100) Opens with a wide shot of a forest in the evening time, the sun just about to descend. Man (35), Ian, wakes up in the middle of an open space in the middle of the forest. Alone.

I don’t think I have seen a lot of lingerie ads but the ones I have seen are generally the same so I tried to make it different. At the same time I used some familiar techniques to make it stand out. The seductive wife, the twist at the end and the commentators commentary have been seen before but maybe not in this way. [ 319 more words ]
http://jasonmarcano.com/2020/04/30/indigo-cam-lingerie-day-9-of-100/

Indigo Cam – Lingerie (Day 9 of 100) I don’t think I have seen a lot of lingerie ads but the ones I have seen are generally the same so I tried to make it different. At the same time I used some familiar techniques to make it stand ou…

Almost every day I look at the challenge and think that “this is the hardest one yet” 😅 Good, bad or indifferent, we move forward. I think that this one was a cool concept but needed some tightening up. It’s a good starting point at least. Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash A mature man (Roger), in his 60’s. Sits at a counter in his store that is so packed with different types of antique furniture that he hides between the items. [ 255 more words ]
http://jasonmarcano.com/2020/04/30/advanced-memory-antique-furniture-day-8-of-100/

Advanced Memory – Antique Furniture (Day 8 of 100) Almost every day I look at the challenge and think that “this is the hardest one yet” 😅 Good, bad or indifferent, we move forward. I think that this one was a cool concept but needed some tightenin…

I'm working on creating shorter concepts to get them out faster. With that being said, the target demographic and product was a little tricky, I wish I had more information on these products. So my concepts was a low calorie green tea that keeps you refreshed and prepared for high intensity situations. Would you at least try this drink based on this ad? [ 287 more words ]
http://jasonmarcano.com/2020/04/30/bronze-slice-low-calorie-tea/

Bronze Slice – Low Calorie Tea (Day 7 of 100) I’m working on creating shorter concepts to get them out faster. With that being said, the target demographic and product was a little tricky, I wish I had more information on these products.…

Another interesting challenge as the brief called for an appeal towards children. I used an age old technique of positioning a story within a story, how do you think it worked? Photo by Jeremy McKnight on Unsplash Captain Sean (Boy, 7) in a captain’s uniform steers a ship. He is being chased by the evil pirate Bob who is shooting at his ship with cannons. [ 231 more words ]
http://jasonmarcano.com/2020/04/30/flyway-family-destinations/

Flyway – Family Destinations (Day 6 of 100) Another interesting challenge as the brief called for an appeal towards children. I used an age old technique of positioning a story within a story, how do you think it worked? Photo by Jeremy McKn…

For those considering this challenge, I’m realizing that this challenge is better done in the morning than at night, well for me anyways. The challenge in today’s project was realizing how much Generation Z is different from Millennials. If you know any Gen Zers, read this to them and see if they are interested in the product. Don’t forget to let me know what you think of it. [ 294 more words ]
http://jasonmarcano.com/2020/04/30/main-haven-teaching-software-day-5-of-100/

Main Haven – Teaching Software (Day 5 of 100) For those considering this challenge, I’m realizing that this challenge is better done in the morning than at night, well for me anyways. The challenge in today’s project was realizing how much Gen…

I thought this was supposed to get easier with time, this was the hardest thus far. I think there was a mix up with the brief because it was really confusing, I was tempted to hit the ‘skip’ button. Lol But my take on it is that this company has developed a new way to listen to music that has an easy interface, can be used online and convey a sense of security, all while being modern. [ 386 more words ]
http://jasonmarcano.com/2020/04/30/lifeline-offline-music-day-4-of-100/

Lifeline – Offline Music (Day 4 of 100) I thought this was supposed to get easier with time, this was the hardest thus far. I think there was a mix up with the brief because it was really confusing, I was tempted to hit the ‘skip’ button…

Day 3/100 Very interesting brief. Usually I found that ads for Real Estate to be very similar but effective because stating the features can usually be enough. I wanted to tie it in to the emotional desires of this demographic. Scene opens with wide shot of a man (Tony) in jeans and short sleeved shirt, and woman in a suit in a spacious condo. [ 362 more words ]
http://jasonmarcano.com/2020/04/30/red-loom-luxury-condos-day-3-of-100/

Red Loom – Luxury Condos (Day 3 of 100) Day 3/100 Very interesting brief. Usually I found that ads for Real Estate to be very similar but effective because stating the features can usually be enough. I wanted to tie it in to the emotiona…

Day 2/100This brand was a little tricky, they produce and distribute Classical Music aimed at Millennials. Not familiar with how Classical music is marketed but I have it a try. The funny part is that their brand is supposed to be sarcastic as well. Not sure I hit the sarcasm, but tried to incorporate some humour in their, let me know if you think it works. [ 372 more words ]
http://jasonmarcano.com/2020/04/30/rock-star-music-distribution-day-2-100/

Rock Star (Music Distribution) – Day 2/100 Day 2/100This brand was a little tricky, they produce and distribute Classical Music aimed at Millennials. Not familiar with how Classical music is marketed but I have it a try. The funny part is t…