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E36 | Nothing Is Impossible: From Post Boy to CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi | James Denton-Clark
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E36 | Nothing Is Impossible: From Post Boy to CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi | James Denton-Clark
FromHow I Became ...
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Length:
93 minutes
Released:
Dec 20, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
James Denton-Clark, the CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi, boasts over 25 years of expertise in the advertising industry, demonstrating a remarkable history of guiding teams to execute award-winning campaigns. Throughout his career, he has spearheaded transformative client partnerships, fostering brand growth and talent development.
As a creative luminary, James spent the last 12 years at Karmarama, steering the agency through its acquisition by Accenture in 2016 and successfully navigating the subsequent integration. Before assuming the roles of Creative Agency CEO at Accenture Song and CEO of Karmarama, he held key positions in marketing agencies and advertising companies.
A recognised thought leader in the industry, James Denton-Clark is an active member of the IPA client relationship committee and has contributed to Campaign Magazine. His direct involvement in steering transformative marketing campaigns for various brands underscores his impact in the field.
This week's episode delves into the qualities of effective leadership, the significance of meditation, and the journey to becoming the CEO of the most storied advertising agency in history.
We discuss:
- Contemplating a military career
- Starting your career in the mailroom
- Climbing the ranks within the agency landscape
- Progressing from Managing Director to CEO at Karmarama
- Emphasising the significance of a shared sense of purpose
- Theory of needs
- Rejecting the alpha leader archetype
- Hearing about a CEO role at Saatchi & Saatchi…
- Navigating gardening leave
- Attaining the role of CEO at one of the world's most renowned agencies.
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Unity & Motion - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content
Email: info@weunify.co.uk
This is a UNIFY Podcast. Produced by Unity & Motion
Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Sound Recordist: Aurelija Ausembergaite
Camera Operator: Stuart Aitken
Editor: Catherine Singh
As a creative luminary, James spent the last 12 years at Karmarama, steering the agency through its acquisition by Accenture in 2016 and successfully navigating the subsequent integration. Before assuming the roles of Creative Agency CEO at Accenture Song and CEO of Karmarama, he held key positions in marketing agencies and advertising companies.
A recognised thought leader in the industry, James Denton-Clark is an active member of the IPA client relationship committee and has contributed to Campaign Magazine. His direct involvement in steering transformative marketing campaigns for various brands underscores his impact in the field.
This week's episode delves into the qualities of effective leadership, the significance of meditation, and the journey to becoming the CEO of the most storied advertising agency in history.
We discuss:
- Contemplating a military career
- Starting your career in the mailroom
- Climbing the ranks within the agency landscape
- Progressing from Managing Director to CEO at Karmarama
- Emphasising the significance of a shared sense of purpose
- Theory of needs
- Rejecting the alpha leader archetype
- Hearing about a CEO role at Saatchi & Saatchi…
- Navigating gardening leave
- Attaining the role of CEO at one of the world's most renowned agencies.
Watch on YouTube
Follow us @HOWIBECAME__
We're on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook
Unity & Motion - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content
Email: info@weunify.co.uk
This is a UNIFY Podcast. Produced by Unity & Motion
Credits:
Director: Charles Parkinson
Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie
Sound Recordist: Aurelija Ausembergaite
Camera Operator: Stuart Aitken
Editor: Catherine Singh
Released:
Dec 20, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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