Tony Palacios
Tony Palacios

Tony Palacios

Web Developer & IT Systems Analyst
Tony Palacios

What drove your decision to get into the marketing business?

I always wanted to work in a marketing agency. I think of myself as a creative person who enjoys ads of all kinds. I jumped at the chance when an agency opportunity came my way.

What attracted you to DMN3?

An opportunity to gain experience in direct marketing.

What is your method for developing creative solutions for your clients?

Look at the project from the audience perspective; determine what they are looking for.

Name at least one talent that you wish you could master?

Playing the drums – a different beat for each hand and foot seems impossible to me.

If you were marooned on a desert island, what would you miss most?

My laptops with a wireless internet card.

What food helps you think creatively?

I don't know about creatively but if you stick pizza in front of me, I will answer "yes" to anything you need.

What is your favorite sports team & why?

I am not sure if you would consider it a sport but I like MMA. If I had to choose a team, I would say the Houston Rockets it hard for me to keep up with there schedule but a truly enjoy watching them play.

Name your biggest frustration.

I don't let things get to me.

Tell us about your pets.

I have two cats. One is a mutt and the other is a sphinx hairless I am not a huge cat person but my wife loves them. In the past, I've had snakes, iguanas, turtles, dwarf camellias and sugar gliders. The ultimate pet to me would be a dwarf camen alligator, for some reason my wife will not let me have one, something about cats and alligators don’t get along or something like that...

What is your all-time favorite TV program (on-air or not)?

I am not a huge TV person, but I like watching some of the home improvement shows or shows about flipping homes.

What is your least favorite TV program?

The Brady Bunch.

When you're not working, what do you do for fun?

Hang out with friends and family, and look into new IT technology as well as online marketing techniques.

Name your three favorite websites.

Engadget.com, FindAHomeDirect.com, CNN.com