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That was a time when the allure of advertising could easily captivate the same calibre of talent that’s now diverted towards jobs in investment banking, management consulting, the next indispensable digital start-up or an established technology titan.
It was a time when one agency’s extraordinary valuation gave it the audacity to attempt the failed acquisition of a publicly traded high-street bank, rather than just making do with winning an account with one. And, with a potential peak-time audience of about 25 million viewers, it was also a time when a career in commercials would be an honourable stepping stone to the bright lights and dizzy promise of Hollywood.
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Movies are a form of escapism for me. I, therefore, watch a lot of films. Given the volume and variety of cinematic stories I’ve encountered, it’s remarkable (and a metaphor) that my all-time favourite film, Gattaca, was written and directed by Andrew Niccol. He once worked at a London agency and was suitably praised in the pages of 北京赛车pk10.
Likewise, AKQA’s wins and losses have been chronicled, making headline news on numerous occasions, from our founding as a consultancy to the acquisition contests fought by various suitors.
Any coverage always felt slightly surreal since it reminded me of my youth and, because our product is predominantly design, not advertising.
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Ajaz Ahmed is the founder of AKQA