Octagon EVP, David Schwab hosted a virtual discussion on The Role of Sports During a Disaster. Panelists included NFL Alumni and multi-media personality (NFL Network, Uninterrupted) Andrew Hawkins, Mastercard SVP Global Sponsorship Michael Robichaud, Center for Disaster Philanthropy CEO Patty McIlreavy, and SC30 Inc. President Bryant Barr. Tune in below to the broadcast.
Now, more than ever, it is important to maintain our sense of Octagon Family. While we miss seeing our colleagues in the office and ‘normal’ routines, being home doesn’t mean being apart. Our teams are staying connected and having some fun with virtual happy hours, team workouts, and friendly competitions. #myoctagon
A Message From Our Global President of Marketing & Events to Employees: I hope this message finds you and your families doing as well as can be expected during this tumultuous time in our world and industry. As individuals and a business, we are facing challenging times. While none of us knows just how long this will last or exactly how our industry will be impacted, I want to confirm our commitment to all of you. Our goal is to get through this together. We are a people business, and our first priority is to help ensure your personal safety and security, along with your families! I am so impressed by the Octagon spirit each and every day around the world. We have never been more connected than we are right now as a global agency, and I’ve never been prouder of the attitude of our people. Keep healthy and well.
Octagon client Stephen Curry to host Q&A with Dr. Anthony Fauci. #strongertogether #covid19 #DrFauci
In honor of #BlackHistoryMonth we asked Black talent across our network to predict how Black culture will continue to influence sports and entertainment in the coming decades. #OSENiD
Octagon has earned a place on the Event Marketer 2019 “It” list, which recognizes the Top 100 agencies in the event industry. Read more on how our integrated approach earned us a spot: http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vMe9U
Lisa Murray, Octagon's Global CMO has been honored by Women in Sports and Events (WISE) as one of the five recipients of the organization’s 2019 “Women of Distinction” Award. This is a significant honor from the leading voice and resource for women in the business of sports, and is a testament to Lisa’s unwavering advocacy for inclusive diversity. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQZOl
Congratulations to our EVP and Global CMO Lisa Murray on being appointed the new National Chair of IPG’s Women’s Leadership Network (WLN). http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQOiT
Sharing a scene from our annual Turkey Bowl tradition at HQ. In addition to playing football, we are proud to have donated more than 1,200 food items to the Stamford Food Bank.
At Octagon, we care about cultivating a positive candidate experience. We all have our own unique style, but at the end of the day it's about transparent communication between recruiters and candidates that engenders a good partnership. Read what Mary has to say. http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQr6v
Check out your Company Bowl for anonymous work chats.
