A year ago, my boss announced that our large New York ad agency would be moving to an open office. After nine years as a senior writer, I was forced to trade in my private office for a seat at a long, shared table. It felt like my boss had ripped off my clothes and left me standing in my skivvies. Our new, modern Tribeca office was beautifully airy, and yet remarkably oppressive. Nothing was private.
Mumbrella Asia: Netflix tipped to pick Weber Shandwick for Southeast Asia PR
Netflix is poised to appoint Weber Shandwick to handle its public relations in Southeast Asia, according to sources familiar with the review. The Interpublic-owned firm will take over the account from Publicis Groupe’s MSL, which has handled the business globally since the internet television brand launched in 130 markets in one go at the start of the year.