Mccann Manchester

After my previous trip home to visit my family (first time in 4 months - oops), I received some information about a possible work experience opportunity. In the summer my parents attended a wedding, where they were seated next to the production director for Mccann Manchester Advertising Agency - where they managed to get a good word in for me and I was able to get his contact details.

I sent him an email recently, outlining who I am etc, enquiring about the possibility of some work experience, and actually managed to speak to him directly on the phone - I wouldn't be able to get any experience as an Illustrator as they work with illustrators on on a commissioning basis. 

Since speaking to him, I have taken the oppurtunity to really find out everything about the company I could, so that I appear alot more professional when the oppurtunity finally arises.  

- Mccann Manchester is a branch off of the Worldwide advertising company Mccann Erickson.

- They have done work for Aldi (currently), Unilever, Crabbies, to name but a few. 

- Within mccann's values, there is alot of emphasis on transforming brands and businesses, through effective marketing solutions. Making the brand think differently about themselves and act differently.

- They employ a "right first time" philosophy to save their clients time and money.  

- Innovation is key.

- The different sectors within the company:

Data + Analytics

Strategy + Insight

Digital Media

Creative

Innovation + NPD (New product design)

Conversion Rate Optimisation

Video Editing + CGI

PR + Social Media

Studio + Production

Digital Design + Build

Content Marketing

- Also they are located in a huge country house in Prestbury, Cheshire, (which looks amazing)

QUESTIONS

(decided it would be a good idea to keep a list of questions to ask, to gain a better understanding of the advertising industry)

- How many projects on the go at the same time?

- What would an average day consist of?

- Is there any kind of crossover between different sectors within the company?

(will probably think of more)