Chris Howatson of Howatson + Company
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 \u201cwhatever we do do, needs to move society forward\u201d.
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SKIP THROUGH THE EPISODE:
00:24 - Guest introduction
00:32 - Chris\u2019 famous yellow bucket
02:26 - Childhood memories
04:23 - Parents\u2019 jobs & childhood aspirations
07:43 - Being an extrovert
10:37 - Principles from Proximity & Clemenger
14:43 - Ads\u2019 place in cultural understanding & Jordan\u2019s 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\u2019 ideal billboard
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