Why can't there be a female Martin Sorrell?: Lindsay Pattison CEO Maxus Worldwide

Pattison believes that Maxus India is a self-sustained market, not only in terms of size, but it scores quite high in terms of qualitative skills, and is a star rated agency that has outplayed other markets in terms of qualitative skills

e4m by Priyanka Mehra
Published: Mar 9, 2016 8:58 AM  | 5 min read
Why can't there be a female Martin Sorrell?: Lindsay Pattison CEO Maxus Worldwide

“It’s brilliant, it’s amazing. I am really honoured” says Lindsay Pattison on being the sole global female leader at Maxus and the source of ‘diversity’ at global executive committee meetings in her own words.

Pattison is launching various initiatives to further foster and nurture women leadership at Maxus, like Walk the Talk’, a firm believer in being ambitious and leading from the front. Pattison believes that Maxus India is self-sustained; not only in terms of size, but it scores quite high in terms of qualitative skills, and is a star rated agency that has outplayed other markets in terms of qualitative skills.

Excerpts from a chat with Lindsay Pattison – CEO Maxus Worldwide on getting Maxus into the global top ten agency list in two years, raising successors, being ambitious while being  collaborative and more………………..   

In an interview in April 2014, you said you wanted your next job as Global CEO of Maxus. In October 2014, you got the role you wanted. Whats next for you from here?

I said it without realizing how ambitious that sounded. Though I think there is nothing wrong in being ambitious. I think being ambitious is good and any leader should be ambitious. I am really enjoying the role. It is almost a year and a half, so there is still lots to do. Maxus has been very successful for the last six years as a global network but there is still more to do. We could be better known. We need to grow and produce good work to the standards that we do in India, all across the world. I still require to- do a lot as Global CEO of Maxus. Ultimately, you look upto your boss's boss, and your boss's boss's boss.

So why can’t there be a female Martin Sorrel in the future?

What is your target goal for Maxus?

We still are outside the top 10 globally according to figures. I would like us to be in the top 10 and I hope we would get there in two years. That is a very distinct goal and I do think our business would have changed enormously in 2 to 3 years as we move more to a programmatic world and the way we structure and hire talents which will be quite different and an exciting journey but it will be hard to say precisely what Maxus will look like, we continually evolve and will continue to do so.

You said why can’t there be a female Martin Sorrell, so what are you doing to get there?

I am listening and learning. I lean hard into GroupM and WPP and try to understand the breadth of work, the business of ‘now’ versus the business of ‘future.’ And there are many other fantastic female role models in WPP. Also I think understanding; to know how to be a nice person and being humble and say, “Help me out” or “Can I ask your point of view. These are very personal and human skills that lead us today and make us much more human as leaders who focus more on collaboration, counsel, mediation, seeking feedback, giving feedback, just being really open and honest. More importantly collaborating doesn’t mean compromise, it just means getting better solutions. And I think understanding and working hard within WPP is a huge opportunity.

You have spoken in the past about how important, it is for current leaders to identify and train their successors. Have you been able to do that?

Well, there are two types of leaders. There are leaders that work with people who are less better than they are, which makes them look impressive and they keep their jobs. Then there are others who keep absolutely brilliant people around them. On my global executive committee there are 11 of us, I would say at least 4 of them could do my job. May be not as well as me though (laughs).

What is the kind of growth you are looking at for your goal for Maxus to be counted among top ten agencies globally ?

We are looking at minimum 20 per cent growth in two years to get us up. We should be a top 10 agency in two years.

How does a Global CEO like you strike a work- life balance?

I think it’s very hard to separate a blue hat when you go to the office and a red hat when you come home and that’s quite challenging. So, you have to show your full self at work in order to be the best person you possibly can. It can be hard to turn off. Now that I am global, there is someone always awake and active in the world therefore I have to figure out when I feel I can comfortably relax and switch off.  The trick to that is, knowing that you have got brilliant colleagues who you can trust that they will work together without you, when you are unavailable. No one person can control everything.

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E4M Our strategy is to target younger audiences through Sports: Rajiv Dubey, Dabur

The Head of Media at Dabur India spoke exclusively to exchange4media on the World Cup, associating with Indian Idol, the company’s digital spending and much more

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:15 PM  | 1 min read
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With quirky campaigns, memes and moment marketing, timed with the ongoing World Cup and particularly the India-Pakistan matches, Dabur India has got considerable consumer attention for its popular brands – Red Paste, Cool King Hair Oil, Chyawanprash, Dabur Vita and the recently launched Bae Fresh Gel toothpaste.

The 140-year-old company is going big on key sporting events, World Television Premiere (WTP) movies and reality shows. It is now gearing up to become the title sponsor of popular talent show ‘Indian Idol’ on Sony TV for the first time, shared Rajiv Dubey, who leads the media strategy at Dabur.

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Swapan Seth's new book 'COOL' is out

The book is a reflection of the author's 'eclectic taste across categories'

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Published: Oct 27, 2023 6:07 PM  | 1 min read
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Advertising professional and art collector Swapan Seth has announced the launch of his new book COOL. The book is described as "a ready reckoner to the hip and the happening, of the known and the very unknown."

The book is a reflection of the author's "eclectic taste across categories: from boltholes to exotic hideaways."

COOL has been published by Simon & Schuster India and is available on Amazon.

Seth is an ad veteran with a long and illustrious career in the industry. He became the youngest-ever Creative Director at Clarion at age 24. He was VP at 26 at Trikaya Grey. Two years later, he started his agency Equus.

He writes for publications such as The Economic Times, Hindustan Times and India Today. This is his second book and he has previously published THIS IS ALL I HAVE TO SAY.

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Disney Star signs 9 sponsors for Asia Cup PAK

Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up come on board

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Published: Aug 26, 2023 11:48 AM  | 1 min read
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e4m Staff Disney Star has signed nine broadcast and digital streaming sponsors for the upcoming Asia Cup.

Charged by Thums Up, Nerolac Paint+, Amazon Pay, Jindal Panther, My11Circle, MRF, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5, Wild Stone and Thums Up have come on board for the upcoming tournament.
As reported earlier by exchange4media, Disney Star has sought Rs 26 crore for the co-presenting sponsorship on TV and Rs 30 crore for Disney+ Hotstar.

According to industry sources, the associate sponsorship on Star Sports has been priced at Rs 19.66 crore, whereas for the ‘powered by’ sponsorship on Disney+ Hotstar, the broadcaster is seeking Rs 18 crore.

As per the information available with exchange4media, Disney+ Hotstar has three sponsorship tiers-- co-presenting (Rs 30 crore), powered by (Rs 18 crore) and associate sponsorship (Rs 12 crore). The broadcaster is offering an estimated reach of 120-140 million for co-presenting sponsors, 90-100 million for powered by and 60-70 million for associate sponsorship.

A spot buy for 10 seconds has been priced at Rs 25 lakh for the India vs Pakistan matches, while for the non-India matches, the ad rate for 10 second is Rs 2.3 lakh. The India matches plus the final for ODIs has been priced at Rs 17 lakh per 10 seconds.

Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from 30 August, 2023, to September 17, 2023.

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Sorted 360 wins creative & social media mandate of Reliance Mall

The agency will manage offline and online campaigns for Reliance Mall

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Published: Aug 26, 2023 10:54 AM  | 1 min read
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Sorted 360, an integrated creative and social media agency, has won the mandate to providing brand solutions for Reliance Malls across India.

“Sorted 360 is set to enhance Reliance Malls' market presence with their unparalleled creative prowess and strategic thinking,” read a press release.

“Sorted 360's commitment to pushing the boundaries of creative communication aligns perfectly with Reliance Malls' ethos. With a pan-India presence spanning across 19 cities and growing, Reliance Malls has consistently captivated customers by offering an array of Reliance brands and third-party fashion & lifestyle brands. The mall has established an unparalleled connection with its patrons through superior quality, a remarkable value proposition, and an unmatched shopping experience,” it read further.

"We are thrilled to welcome Sorted 360 as our trusted partner in advancing our brand presence across the nation," said the Head of Marketing at Relaice Malls. "Their proven expertise in retail, shopping center management, and innovative creative strategies make them the perfect fit for our vision."

"Partnering with Reliance Malls is a testament to our commitment to shaping extraordinary brand experiences," remarked Prerana Anatharam, Co-founder of Sorted 360. "We are excited to leverage our strategic and creative acumen to further elevate Reliance Malls as the epitome of convenience, choice, and excellence."

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KlugKlug onboards Hemang Mehta as Country Manager for Indias

Mehta was most recently Head of Agency Relationships at Network 18 Media & Investments

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Published: Aug 24, 2023 3:35 PM  | 1 min read
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KlugKlug has appointed Hemang Mehta as its Country Manager for India.

Mehta will play a pivotal role in driving KlugKlug's growth and expansion within the Indian market and be responsible for Sales & GTM Strategy

Prior to that, he has also represented organisations like Exponential (now VDX.tv), India Today Digital and Rediff.com. His expertise spans various domains including digital media sales, mobile marketing, media planning, and buying, social media marketing, and more.

Hemang Mehta expressed his enthusiasm about joining KlugKlug, saying, "I am thrilled to be a part of KlugKlug, a forward-thinking platform that is reshaping the influencer marketing landscape. As much as I look forward to collaborating with the exuberant team at KlugKlug, I am super excited to interact with the brands to deliver powerful data-backed Influencer solutions that will guarantee business outcomes."

Commenting on the appointment, Kalyan Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of KlugKlug, stated, "We are excited to welcome Hemang Mehta to our team as the Country Manager for India. His extensive experience in digital media sales and marketing will be instrumental in driving our efforts to provide influencer marketing solutions to our clients. We believe Hemang's leadership will be key in scaling our operations and expanding our reach within the Indian market."

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