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J. Barbush

Los Angeles, Santa Monica
As seen in: Medium, Adweek, VentureBeat, The Drum, Digiday, SmartBrief, Campaign (US), iMedia Connection
Covers:  mental health, advertising, mindfulness

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J. Barbush’s Biography

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J started his production career at MTV NY and came to RPA advertising in 1996. As a writer, he developed a variety of 360 campaigns for Honda, Honda Motorcycles, VH-1, Discovery Channel, SYFY Network, SharkWeek, Temper-Sealy and California Anti-tobacco. In 2007, J brought the experience from his production, digital and traditional advertising background to build and run social media creative for RPA, overseeing the Honda and RPA work.

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Creative Director/Social Media/Content | Jbarbush.com | United States

Creative Director/Social Media/Content | Jbarbush.com | United States

Creative Director/Social Media/Content | Jbarbush.com | United States

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There are 105 days until election day. Will we choose unity or division?

There are 105 days until election day. Will we choose unity or division?

There are 105 days to realize that the people around us are more than their political beliefs. They are co-wo…

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Freedom Cannot Exist Without An Open Mind.

Freedom Cannot Exist Without An Open Mind.

As the patriotic days of a Summer like no other continue, our thoughts naturally settle into the concept of f…

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[biden]

[biden]

When I see Joe Biden, I'm reminded of my own father - moments of lucidity mixed with confusion he experienced…

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The Skeptics Guide To Meditation. Pt. 1

The Skeptics Guide To Meditation. Pt. 1

At first, I resisted. It was suggested by my wife and honestly, it was a chore. I'd often forget. I just coul…

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The Skeptic's Guide To Meditation-Part II. Presence

The Skeptic's Guide To Meditation-Part II. Presence

You work hard. Sometimes too hard. And when you carve time out to leave work behind, you sometimes feel guilt…

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Articles

Yesterday, we adopted a 3-legged dog.

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By J. Barbush
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Here’s what we she taught us in 24 hours. Our new friend, Scarlet Begonias Two weeks ago our dog died. It was a tough time for my wife and I, especially as we took on the additional burden of carrying our children’s grief, ages 11, 17 and 19, along with our own. Her name was Cassady, in honor of the Grateful Dead song about Neal. We rescued her 10 years ago from Ventura. She had been left tied in the backyard with her mom, the byproduct of a recession-era housing crisis.
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Existential reflections on 20 years at the same ad agency.

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By J. Barbush
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Our Co-founder Gerry Rubin’s personal way of recognizing birthdays and anniversaries. Today marks my 20th anniversary at RPA, with a career spanning from digital to traditional to social. It’s a day of reflection, to remind myself of what got me here, and provide tips toward a long lasting and fulfilling agency life for others starting out. Find value in everything I started as a copy assistant, typing other people’s work. When assignments came in that creatives didn’t want, I stepped in.
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Elementary School Holiday Show:

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By J. Barbush
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One parent’s quest to find the perfect seat. Sure. I could have gotten a front-row seat by bidding in the online auction. My wife does that. For the afternoon show. But for me. That doesn’t satisfy. Especially for the most challenging seats of the day, the morning show. It never will. The elusive stage-right, front-three-row-aisle seat is what I seek for this holiday spectacular. But that prize must come by the gifts God has bestowed upon me. Not by the weight of my wallet.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

MTV News

Have you ever used a typewriter?

yes

Why did you become a journalist?

To share a position that others may not see as easily.

Awards

Cannes Lion-Gold

2017 - Branded Documentary
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