Mumbrellacast: 360’s Wheel of Truth bombs, plus Adam Ferrier and Margie Reid drop in
In this week’s special Mumbrella360 Mumbrellacast, we’re bringing you a conversation with two of adland’s finest minds: Adam Ferrier and Margie Reid from Thinkerbell.
Plus, there’s an exclusive listen to the Wheel of Truth session from Mumbrella360, and you don’t even have to pay for a ticket. The panel discuss Australian adland’s #metoo problem, the very worst days of their careers, and how much they think they deserve to get paid (kind of).
Kim Portrate, Kieran Moore, Brent Smart, Nick Garrett and James Greet being honest at Mumbrella360
How did they build an agency from scratch when they had a backer? C’mon lets get real
Thinkerbell did start from scratch and they opened the doors without any backers.
They are the facts.
PWC approached them after they opened and took very minor equity – 10% at most.
In other words, the financial component was minuscule.
Others spoke to Thinkerbell but they rejected their advances (and much money than they received from PWC).
So why partner with PWC?
Purely strategic.
So, next time – don’t let your bias get in the way of the facts.
….Take it easy Shep! We all know the crew at Thinkerbell are the best of the best and didn’t need that 10% from your mob to be a success 😉
I really enjoyed Tim’s interview with Adam and Margie.
He actually asked the tough questions in a gentle way.
And Adam seemed flummoxed! Does Adam think every media appearance is personal PR?
Great questions we all want to know Tim! Like why…after a year have we seen nothing major from these guys?
Also Adam’s renowned behavior.
And the answers between the two of them seemed discordant.
I had wondered whether Thinkerbell was getting a honeymoon run in the press with PWC and their sponsorship. But this interview was illuminating. They didnt refute the start up founder status of PWC…worlds worst kept secret. And clearly they are learning that business isn’t all hype. Measure the magic..
I agree – good interview, and great fun.