mickfan Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Does Sir Martin Sorrell (CEO of worldwide conglomerate WPP) deal hands on with brand management/advertising/PR with his companies? I keep reading the man's a marketing god with an estimated wealth of 66 million but the only things he really seems to do are hostile takeovers and predict the market (like that of a 'marketeer' rather than a 'marketer') Â Sorry lads, was supposed to post in 'off-topic'. Mods, could you move it please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Your Fight Site Posted April 27, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 27, 2011 What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loki Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 He's a pencil pusher, he's not got a creative bone in his body. He's also a pretty unpleasant piece of work, a naked capitalist of the worst kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickfan Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 He's a pencil pusher, he's not got a creative bone in his body. He's also a pretty unpleasant piece of work, a naked capitalist of the worst kind. Â Scathing critisism! Has he sacked you at some point mate? I'm currently working toward a qualification in marketing so doing alot of market research. The guys I admire are the more creative types like M&S' Steve Sharp, Peter Fisk & Jim Stengel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members air_raid Posted April 27, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 27, 2011 Bugger, why is it that when I saw "Sorrel(l)" I instantly thought "sauce?" Â Ah yes - too much Masterchef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockbus Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 My girlfriend works for WPP and I met Mr Sorrell at a party once. Seemed pleasant enough but on the whole didn't have a clue who his employees were and who were their partners. To his credit though he certainly knows how to put on a good bash. Free bar all night, WONDERFUL food, and even a free taxi home for every attendee, no matter where they lived. Â I also have to point out that I love how WPP, one of the biggest advertising firms in the world actually stands for "Wire and Plastic Produ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Foale Posted April 28, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 28, 2011 So strange that there's a thread on Martin Sorrell on this forum of all places. I work for a company that's part of WPP (Ogilvy) and he was in my office last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickfan Posted April 28, 2011 Author Share Posted April 28, 2011 Seems like we have one or two marketing/advertising types on here. Any advice for a lad making his first tentative steps in the industry? I'm currently doing a NVQ in marketing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFKA Family Guy PMSL Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Seems like we have one or two marketing/advertising types on here. Any advice for a lad making his first tentative steps in the industry? I'm currently doing a NVQ in marketing. Â Yes. Prepare for considerable spells of unemployment, followed by the stark revelation that it's a considerably difficult field to enter before preparing for a life in a call-centre. Â Hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Icon Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 Seems like we have one or two marketing/advertising types on here. Any advice for a lad making his first tentative steps in the industry? I'm currently doing a NVQ in marketing.  Yes. Prepare for considerable spells of unemployment, followed by the stark revelation that it's a considerably difficult field to enter before preparing for a life in a call-centre.  Hope that helps  Ouch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Foale Posted April 28, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted April 28, 2011 Seems like we have one or two marketing/advertising types on here. Any advice for a lad making his first tentative steps in the industry? I'm currently doing a NVQ in marketing. Â I lucked out and got in to the industry through the side entrance. It's extremely tough to get into, and you'll need top top qualifications if you want to get a decent job. If you work hard enough though and keep trying you'll eventually get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Zenk Posted April 29, 2011 Share Posted April 29, 2011 Seems like we have one or two marketing/advertising types on here. Any advice for a lad making his first tentative steps in the industry? I'm currently doing a NVQ in marketing.  Yes. Prepare for considerable spells of unemployment, followed by the stark revelation that it's a considerably difficult field to enter before preparing for a life in a call-centre.  Hope that helps  Very true. I have a degree in marketing, and never really got a job in that field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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