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The World‟s largest,
independent Public
Relations firm that,
in London, looked
fragmented
tired
second-rate
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Three companies
Three cultures
Three „designs‟
ONE
ambition
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The Brief:
“F*@k Me”
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Create a space for the
Conversation Age
“One giant
water-cooler”The FTNovember 7 2008
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Early Findings
• Staff Churn tracking at approx. 20% down YoY
• Sickness/ Absence down by approx. 25%
• Cross Practice Pitch wins up by approx 30%
• A constant stream of praise
– Clients, media, colleagues, prospective hires
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Early Learnings
• Personal Involvement/ Staff Involvement
• Refuse to accept Convention(we could have pushed further)
• Invest in Design
• Not just an Office
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Biggest Learning of All
Get Budgets signed off before the Credit Crunch!
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Verbatim Feedback
“a beautiful working environment”
“being in an office that is modern open and edgy really helps me approach my work in the same way”
“a drink in the bar really helps when it comes to cross departmental co-operation”
“proud to show them off”
“seamless integration”
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Recession Proof?
• Greater protection/ less vulnerability
• Reduction in Cost Base through environment
• Improved Business Performance
• Client Retention/ Staff Retention
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“Everyone needs a
bit more sex”Senior PartnerMajor Global Law Firm
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Brains as
well as
Beauty