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Is the account man really King?(Viewpoint essay)

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| May 01, 2009 | Morris, Ed; Senior, Robert | COPYRIGHT 2009 Haymarket Business Publications Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Great advertising is synonymous with great creative and great creatives. But isn't the less-celebrated suit, he or she who brings the idea to life, the key player? Ed Morris and Robert Senior offer their views.

ED MORRIS - THE CREATIVE'S VIEW

It seems increasingly naive to place such definitive titles as 'account man' or 'creative person' or 'planner' or even 'CEO' on anyone now. The boundaries get fuzzier, the talents get broader. More is demanded of all of us. These titles seem to even sound old-fashioned and probably do more to hinder progress and evolution than give clarity.

But I've been asked to make a case in defence of the 'account ...

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