Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> December 23, 2004

BRIAN MCHALE – EMPOWER MEDIAMARKETING

LYNNE VEIL is Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer of Empower MediaMarketing In the best of companies, there's a clear vision, strength of leadership, a well stated strategic plan and an unwavering commitment to carrying it out. It all starts at the top with exceptional leaders like Lynne - people who set the tone for an organization and shepherd its success. During her years at Empower, Lynne has worked in many roles and on dozens of client accounts. Some of her most notable accomplishments include creating innovative plans for LensCrafters and developing the blockbuster Biore launch for the Andrew Jergens Company. Today, Lynne ensures real innovation - not "me too" media - is incorporated into every client's media plan. Profile
BRIAN MCHALE is President/Partner of Empower MediaMarketing. Brian's passion for constant improvement leads to groundbreaking opportunities for advertisers. In a major product launch he oversaw, the client achieved #1 share of market while being outspent 2 to 1. Under his charge, the launch of a men's shoe line broke ground with the first-ever live product introduction by Jay Leno on the Tonight Show. These kinds of personal successes set a standard repeated by people across every department at Empower "Pushing the boundaries with creative ideas is a big part of our culture. It's the way we work and, frankly, what our clients deserve," says Brian. Profile
TWST: Please give us that entry point, what is Empower MediaMarketing?

Mr. McHale: We are a media planning and buying company in the

advertising industry, and advertisers seek us out when they