What is Cookie Me, Mayowa Tomori? Through January 1st, 2012, I’ll be mailing a batch of my special made-from-scratch chocolate chip cookies to anyone who sends me their address. It’s part social experiment, part internet-altruism and part promotion. Try it out now! [button url=”www.mayowatomori.com/cookie-me” style=”blue” size=”large”] Cookie Me! [/button]
Author: Mayowa
Catvertising & Cat Copy
Brian, Cats are playing an increasingly important role in creative strategy. So I wanted to show that I am as comfortable writing cat copy, as I am human copy. I wrote a cat-themed Christmas song last year to share with a few close friends. The lyrics for “Christmas Cat (Mewtide Melody)” were inspired by my… Continue reading Catvertising & Cat Copy
“Feeling”: A Song About Dark Desire
To him, a touch is a blow. That simple awkward sentence on a friend’s fridge set this story in motion. It is at the very least, a story about not getting what one wants. It’s about being with someone and trying to reach into that intimate place where they can feel you, rather than just… Continue reading “Feeling”: A Song About Dark Desire
Graduation & Consternation
My final finals week is looming, and the registrar’s office already contacted me to ask if my name is spelled correctly in their records. I imagine the look of consternation across their faces, when they realize one of them has to say, speak or spell: Congratulations, Oluwamayowa Ayowale Tomori, on receiving your Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations from… Continue reading Graduation & Consternation
Advertising Schools. Worth it?
Check out this great video from Creativity Online about ad schools. John Boiler talks about 72U, the advertising program that I was accepted into earlier this summer. There’s lots of great insights in this short video, especially the shortcomings of agencies in adequately utilizing multi-talented people. I’m biased in this subject. I don’t think… Continue reading Advertising Schools. Worth it?
Inspiration, Vampires, & A New Song
I wrote this song after being inspired by Twilight, of all things… It’s called “We’re All going To Die Soon,” but don’t be fooled by the gloomy title, it’s a really uplifting song. Download it here. Learn about the lyrics and my creative/story-telling process after the jump.
Startup Weekend: Serve Creatively
I pitched two ideas last night at Startup Weekend that made the final sixteen. The first was an augmented reality sexting app called Pants Party. The second is servecreatively, a platform that helps creatively minded non-profits complete meaningful projects by connecting them to service-minded creatives. To summarize my experience in a few words, “I thought… Continue reading Startup Weekend: Serve Creatively
4Hour Project: Blow (Feeling Song)
I wrote a new song tonight, one of my best lyrically. And I feel like I’m starting to say that everytime I write a new song. I’ll re-record the vocals tomorrow but in the meantime, here’s a snippet: Blow (Snippet) Lyrics:
MayowaTomori.com is Coming Soon!
Even the Sistine Chapel began as a mental sketch in someone’s brain. Please bear with me as I get the content populated and get MayowaTomori.com off the ground. In the meantime, feel free too explore my work/me through my LinkedIn, Twitter or Vimeo. See you soon!
4HourProject: Human (Lyrics)
4Hour Projects are short, weekend projects I undertake to keep my creative senses sharp. Lyrics: