Voices
Some wise words from our industry's guiding lights.
Wonder where the ad business is headed? These are the people who'll lead us there. Open your ears and they'll open your eyes.
Mark Hriciga
Mark was responsible for the creation and development of an American pop culture phenomenon ... and free credit reports. Read more
David Lang
In this new world of marrying entertainment, media and branded content, David Lang has had success on all fronts. Read more
Steven Piluso
As Chief Strategy Officer at PHD, Steve Piluso is tasked with ensuring that PHD pushes the creative envelope for all accounts and agency initiatives. Read more
Randall Rothenberg
At the IAB, waiting for a lemon. Read more
Paul Alexander
It’s not about selling insurance. it’s about creating a dialogue on what it means to do the right thing. Read more
Brian Terkelson
Two minds in one body? Works for Brian Terkelsen. It helps that one is creative and the other is business. Read more
Steve Pacheco
It all started with a paper route. After all, the morning paper absolutely, positively must get there on time. Read more
David Cohen
Splintering audiences are causing greater friction in the marketplace. David Cohen tells us how technology can keep the wheels of commerce greased. Read more
Jonathan Sackett
Jonathan has developed award-winning, ground-breaking and effective marketing initiatives for some of the world’s greatest brands. Read more
Jonathan Haber
Under Jonathan’s leadership, OMD created and launched Ignition Factory in 2008, the most cutting edge media creativity unit in the business. Read more
Ben Winkler
Ben gained entry into the world of advertising by winning a college essay contest. He’s been writing his own ticket ever since. Read more
Barry Wacksman
Where art and technology intersect, you will find Barry Wacksman. And probably a pile of iPads or something. Read more
Christoph Becker
Christoph says he wants a revolution. But if you go carrying pictures of Chairman Mao, he warns, you ain’t gonna get client approval. Read more
Darren Herman
Darren Herman believes that innovation happens in the garage. So does parking. Read more
Tim Spengler
With both parents in the ad biz, Tim grew up loyal to a few great brands. These days, great brands are just as likely to be loyal to him. Read more
Maurice Lévy
In 1971, a newly-hired Maurice Lévy rescued Publicis’s records from a burning building. Then, he build the agency into one of the largest communications groups in the world. At this rate, his third act should be a real doozy. Read more
Linda Sawyer
As a female CEO, Linda has shattered her share of glass ceilings. People who live in glass houses tend to leave her off the guest list. Read more
Amanda Richman
Amanda may be the only person in the history of advertising to credit her success to a small town in North Dakota. Read more
John Partilla
A classic army brat, John moved around a lot as a child. He’s moved around quite a bit in his professional life, too. He was kind enough to stay still for this interview. Read more