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Episode:

Chris Howatson of Howatson + Company

Category: Business
Duration: 00:51:45
Publish Date: 2021-11-09 23:30:00
Description:

Chris Howatson is the Founder and CEO of Howatson + Company. Chris has worked in the advertising industry for almost two decades, starting as an intern at Clemenger to becoming CEO at CHE Proximity, and now to his own new firm Howatson + Company.

Chris has a strong vision for what Howatson + Co. should become: an agency that is a net positive for the world saying that “whatever we do do, needs to move society forward”.

Get all the links mentioned in the episode here: bit.ly/242-ChrisHowatson

SKIP THROUGH THE EPISODE:

00:24 - Guest introduction

00:32 - Chris’ famous yellow bucket

02:26 - Childhood memories

04:23 - Parents’ jobs & childhood aspirations

07:43 - Being an extrovert

10:37 - Principles from Proximity & Clemenger

14:43 - Ads’ place in cultural understanding & Jordan’s favourites

19:22 - Brand image and the importance of brand truths

25:39 - The job of an agency

36:17 - The last 6 months: pivotal moments

41:06 - Dan Monheit appreciation corner

42:29 - Advice to standout in adland

46:29 - Morning & evening routine

47:51 - Best purchase under $20

48:44 - Chris’ ideal billboard

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