Interviews

The marketing and advertising industry has gone through an enormous transformation in recent years, but we know this is just the beginning. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising space to share their perspective on topics that are top of mind for all of us: customer-centricity and talent.

  • Conor Brady, Chief Creative Officer, Critical Mass

    The marketing and advertising industry has gone through an enourmous transformation in recent years, but we know this is just the beginning. How are agency leaders looking at the future of marketing? How can the industry drive more customer-centricity and purpose? And what can agencies do to attract and retain the top talent needed to thrive in this environment?

  • Patti Clifford, Chief Talent Officer, Havas Worldwide

    Talent is a key differentiator for agencies, and yet talent management remains a major challenge in the industry. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising world to share their perspective on this very important topic. What are top agencies worldwide doing to attract, develop and retain great talent in today's incredibly competitive landscape?

  • JP Edwards, Strategy and Product Development Director, OMD EMEA

    The marketing and advertising industry has gone through an enourmous transformation in recent years. What are some of the biggest changes in the way agencies have been using media channels and platforms? How can agencies help their clients create consumer opportunities through the emergence of new technologies and what will be the next emerging tech to break ground with consumers? How to work with clients to embrace and exploit the opportunity that disruptive technology creates?

  • Simon Fenwick, EVP of Global Talent Acquisition, IPG Mediabrands

    Talent is a key differentiator for agencies, and yet talent management remains a major challenge in the industry. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising world to share their perspective on this very important topic. What are top agencies worldwide doing to attract, develop and retain great talent in today's incredibly competitive landscape?

  • Kirstin Flanik, President, BBDO NY

    Talent is a key differentiator for agencies, and yet talent management remains a major challenge in the industry. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising world to share their perspective on this very important topic. What are top agencies worldwide doing to attract, develop and retain great talent in today's incredibly competitive landscape?

  • Jez Frampton, Global CEO, Interbrand

    Talent is a key differentiator for agencies, and yet talent management remains a major challenge in the industry. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising world to share their perspective on this very important topic. What are top agencies worldwide doing to attract, develop and retain great and diverse talent in today's incredibly competitive landscape?

  • Pat Frend, President East Region, Razorfish

    Talent is a key differentiator for agencies, and yet talent management remains a major challenge in the industry. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising world to share their perspective on this very important topic. What are top agencies worldwide doing to attract, develop and retain great talent in today's incredibly competitive landscape? Pat Frend shares some highlights from the LinkedIn's Talent & Brand forum in Cannes.

  • Mike Gamson, SVP, Global Solutions, LinkedIn

    Mike Gamson discusses the importance of purposeful organizations where people are aligned around shared culture and values, the challenges of creating a winning culture in a complex world and the connection between purpose and results.

  • Chris Gokiert, President, Critical Mass

    Talent is a key differentiator for agencies, and yet talent management remains a major challenge in the industry. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising world to share their perspective on this very important topic. What are top agencies worldwide doing to attract, develop and retain great talent in today's incredibly competitive landscape?

  • Rich Guest, President, Tribal Worldwide North America

    The marketing and advertising industry has gone through an enourmous transformation in recent years, but we know this is just the beginning. How are agency leaders looking at the future of marketing? How can agencies continue to prepare themselves and their clients for the new world? And what can they do to attract and retain the top talent needed to thrive in this environment?

  • Toby Hoare, CEO Europe, J. Walter Thompson

    Talent is a key differentiator for agencies, and yet talent management remains a major challenge in the industry. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising world to share their perspective on this very important topic. What are top agencies worldwide doing to attract, develop and retain great talent in today's incredibly competitive landscape? How can agency leaders be more engaged in this process?

  • Neil Hurman, Chief Planning Officer, OMD EMEA

    The media planning function has gone through an enourmous transformation in recent years, but we know this is just the beginning. In a world where the customer is increasingly in control, how do you think about the changing role for marketing services companies? How has the role of media planning evolved and what does the future look like? How have the skills required to be successful changed and what do the successful professionals of tomorrow look like? How are agency-client conversations changing and how will they continue to evolve in the future?

  • Greg Knipp, CEO, Dieste

    Talent is a key differentiator for agencies, and yet talent management remains a major challenge in the industry. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising world to share their perspective on this very important topic. What are top agencies worldwide doing to attract, develop and retain great talent in today's incredibly competitive landscape?

  • Amanda Levy, Chief Marketing Officer, Critical Mass

    Talent is a key differentiator for agencies, and yet talent management remains a major challenge in the industry. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising world to share their perspective on this very important topic. What are top agencies worldwide doing to attract, develop and retain great talent in today's incredibly competitive landscape?

  • Nikki Mendonca, President, OMD EMEA Interview

    The marketing and advertising industry has gone through an enourmous transformation in recent years, but we know this is just the beginning. How are agency leaders looking at the future of marketing? How can brands and agencies continue to prepare themselves for this new world? And what can agencies do to attract and retain the top talent needed to thrive in this environment?

  • Jonathan Nelson, Global CEO Digital, Omnicom Group

    The marketing and advertising industry has gone through an enourmous transformation in recent years, but we know this is just the beginning. How are agency leaders looking at the future of marketing? How can agencies continue to prepare themselves and their clients for the new world? How can we drive more customer-centricity and purpose? And what can agencies do to attract and retain the top talent needed to thrive in this environment?

  • Penry Price, Vice President, Marketing Solutions, LinkedIn

    Talent is a key differentiator in our industry. In today's world, a smart strategy is not enough to survive - we also need smart people. Talent is now a CMO's business, and some of the world's most recognizable brands are using their marketing to attract talent. Penry Price talks about how LinkedIn is addressing that opportunity.

  • Keith Weed, CMO, Unilever

    Keith Weed talks about his experience on the Insights2020 Advisory Board, the marketing department's responsibility in talent management, and Unilever's approach to the three key pillars of customer-centricity.

  • Dianne Wilkins, Global CEO, Critical Mass

    The marketing and advertising industry has gone through an enourmous transformation in recent years, but we know this is just the beginning. How are agency leaders looking at the future of marketing? How can the industry drive more customer-centricity and purpose? And what can agencies do to attract and retain the top talent needed to thrive in this environment?

  • James Whitehead, UK CEO, J. Walter Thompson

    Talent is a key differentiator for agencies, and yet talent management remains a major challenge in the industry. We invited some of the most brilliant minds in the advertising world to share their perspective on this very important topic. What are top agencies worldwide doing to attract, develop and retain great talent in today's incredibly competitive landscape? How can agency leaders be more engaged in this process?