Dan Harrow on LinkedIn: M&C Saatchi Malaysia adds on 2 new practices as it turns 15 (2024)

One of the worst things about being in my industry is seeing an article that perfectly describes your behaviour and realising that you are just as much a consumer as everybody else 😅I used to love instagram but my posting has declined massively.You too? Read this to see why!https://lnkd.in/ggkzFMMR

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Where I grew up, the career paths laid out were doctor, lawyer, or teacher. I started studying to be a teacher and quickly realised that 7am starts were not for me.I didn't really even know what marketing was. Having fallen into research, I couldn't be happier, but what I would have given for something like this to teach me the opportunities that await.I'll be sending this link to my nephews, but thought I'd share it here too for anybody who might benefit!

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I came across something I wrote about the Brexit vote 7 years ago. My thoughts haven't really changed since then, so I figured I would share:Maybe you think having left Europe, that I am one of the lucky ones. And in many ways I am. I only have to watch the impact that UK leaving the EU will have on my family in UK, my British and EU national friends living in UK, and my British friends living in the EU.But I'm not just mourning the immediate impact, the fear and the uncertainty many people are suffering, or the publicly-validated xenophobia and racism that has swung from a worrying undercurrent to a physically sickening infestation of every aspect of British society.No, I'm also mourning the futures changed, the friendships and relationships doomed not to happen, the barrier erected in the path of adventure, possibility and opportunity for every British person, and also many Europeans.I take it especially personally, because the EU made me who I am today. When I graduated in the midst of a global recession, fresh out of the closet, the EU meant that there was somewhere for me to go.I longed to live in a big city, but couldn't afford London. So I booked a one way Easyjet flight to Berlin, packed up my limited German A-Level memories in a cheap suitcase and headed to Liverpool Airport.My plan was quite simple (some - including me - might say naive): I had a room found on Craigslist and a vague plan to get a job in an Irish pub. Freedom of Movement meant that I didn't need more than that. Whether I lasted a month or a year, the fact that I, a 23 year old from the North of England could do this so easily amazed (and kinda terrified) me, and I was determined to give it my best shot.Everything that has happened in my life since has hinged on that possibility that will not be afforded the next generation.Everyone I have met, the friends from around the world who have enriched my life and outlook on the world, the relationships I have formed, the diverse cultural and social experiences I have had, the amazing travel opportunities I have been so fortunate to enjoy.The career I fell into only to discover I enjoy and am quite good at, the chance to push myself and move again to Sydney, then to Kuala Lumpur to build a new life, and the self-confidence to make that move are also all byproducts of UK's position in the EU. Every atom of my being has been shaped and improved by the EU.I will do everything I can to convince the future generations of the wonders that can happen when looking outside of the UK for friends, opportunities and inspiration, but I'm pretty sure the 14 year old closeted and very insecure me who hadn't left the British Isles since being a toddler would not have listened, and that I would not exist as who I am today.To all my European loved ones, stay strong, stay angry, and stay open, the world can still be an amazing place if you let it be. I love you🇪🇺❤️🇬🇧#brexit #bettertogether

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Looking forward to speaking at RAS Leadership Symposium on Thursday.Will be serving up tasty insights for some of the region's leading F&B figureheads! 🍔🍗🥗

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Malaysian politics is always an interesting topic to me, even more so as Anwar settles in delicately to an uncomfortable seat

LinkedIn and the business world is full of posts, comments, 'thought pieces' and articles about how AI will change, well, everything.I have many peers and colleagues in and outside the industry who will be spending a lot of time working out what AI can do to make life easier, boost productivity and maximise time.While looking forward to AI taking over the boring, time-consuming parts of my job, I'll still be doing the exciting stuff which I believe AI can't (properly) do - and that is uncover real unpredictable human insight, and deliver robust brand strategy based on decades of this understanding. #insightvsskynet

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Dreaming of retirement?

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FAO of my Aussie network: looking to interview an expert in digital technology - ideally in space of entertainment, mobile phones and/or smart tech - with knowledge of consumer (18-44 yo) behaviour. Please tag/send any recommendations my way! (this will be paid)

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Perks of the return of F2F meetings: a SG trip and a shameless touristy selfie at the great location of the DBS officesThe pitfalls of Asia at this time of year: your debrief being disrupted by a Lion Dance

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Advertising can still make an impact by making a difference <3

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