Video Library

The Leaders: Sir Martin Sorrell
July 30, 2009

CNBC's Simon Hobbs speaks to Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO WPP, and asks him how one man constructed the world's largest owner of advertising agencies.

(CNBC)

Discussing the future of the media business, with Sir Martin Sorrell, WPP Group CEO & CNBC's Julia Boorstin.
July 08, 2009

(CNBC)

Patterns of consumption have changed considerably, says Martin Sorrell in interview ahead of the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of New Champions 2009 to be held in China in September.
June 23, 2009

Speaking on a wide range of topics, the WPP CEO talks about the BRIC markets, new media, sustainability and the environment, and of course the impact of the recession.

(WEF)

Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP, predicts the effects of the recession on the media industry and what will change as a result of the crisis
May 2009

In the final part of Media's exclusive interview with Sir Martin Sorrell, the WPP chief executive predicts the effects of the recession on the media industry and what will change as a result of the crisis.

(Media)

Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP, discusses his strategy and acquisition plans during the downturn
May 2009

In the second part of Media's exclusive interview with Sir Martin Sorrell, sponsored by The Economist, the WPP chief executive discusses his strategy and acquisition plans during the downturn.

(Media)

Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP, tells Media how the industry will emerge from what he has called an "L-shaped" recession
May 2009

In the first of a series of exclusive video interviews, sponsored by The Economist, with Atifa Hargrave-Silk, editor-in-chief of Media, Sorrell points out that confidence levels have recently improved not only in China, but elsewhere. He also discusses whether or not multinationals are on the rebound.

(Media)

WPP CEO speaks on global economic recovery at Boao Forum
April 2009

At the recent Boao Forum in China, Sir Martin Sorrell sat down with Zhang Lifen, Editor-in-chief of FTChinese.com. In the interview, the WPP CEO says he expects China to lead the global economy out of crisis. He also sees a structural shift taking place within the media sector.

(FT Chinese)

WPP CEO delivers keynote at MIPTV '09 in Cannes
April 2009
The content industries are never going to be the same again after the current global recession, Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive of communications group WPP, warned in a hard-hitting MIPTV keynote.

(MIPTV)

Westfield Insider Briefing by The Store
January 2009
Westfield, one of the world's largest shopping centres, promises to change shopping habits in Britain and influence the way consumers worldwide think about malls. WPP's global retail practice, The Store, went behind the scenes with the operators of Westfield to learn at how they developed this centre and opened it.

(The Store)

WPP Marketing Fellowships
January 2009
Last night, after five straight days of reading and re-reading applications to the WPP Fellowship, I typed the final name onto my list: 108 people, from all parts of the world, who will shortly be receiving invitations to a first interview.

(WPP)

Mastering management: Managing in a downturn
January 2009
Sir Martin Sorrell, chief executive of WPP, the global media group, talks to Stefan Stern about how the recession compares to previous downturns and what managers need to focus on to maintain their business.

(FT)

WPP Corporate presentation
June 2008
WPP's unique annual Marketing Fellowships for graduates and MBAs aim to develop high-calibre management talent with experience across a range of marketing disciplines.

(WPP)

The Skills within Retail Organisations can Transform Lives in the Developing World
November 2008
Sometimes the skills within retail companies are more valuable than money. Motivation's mission to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities is driven from the insight that most people who sustain a spinal cord injury in low-income countries die within two years, compared to normal life expectancy in industrialised countries.

(The Store, David Constantine, Founder, "Motivation")

Q&A with Martin Sorrell by Andrew McMains
January 2009
Q&A with Martin Sorrell by Andrew McMains from Adweek. Who has influenced you the most? The economic outlook. Biggest regret. The value of Davos.

(Adweek)

Hardtalk with Sir Martin Sorrell - Part 1
January 2009
Stephen Sackur talks to the CEO of WPP, Sir Martin Sorrell.

(HARDtalk)

Hardtalk with Sir Martin Sorrell - Part 2
January 2009
Stephen Sackur talks to the CEO of WPP, Sir Martin Sorrell.

(HARDtalk)

Hardtalk with Sir Martin Sorrell - Part 3
January 2009
Stephen Sackur talks to the CEO of WPP, Sir Martin Sorrell.

(HARDtalk)

Sorrell Says WPP Leads in Consumer Insight
January 2009
Stimulus; outlook for markets, global economy, Taylor Nelson buy; Google; Internet strategy and growth strategy, "consumer insight"; job cuts

(Bloomberg)

WPP CEO on CNBC @ Davos
January 2009
In this interview with CNBC's Becky Quick, Martin Sorrell talks about how though the downturn is severe, he expects things to get better by the second half of the year.

(CNBC)

Martin Sorrell on Mediaweek.tv
January 2007
Sorrell speaks out about digital growth, indicating it will be more successful through organic growth than acquisition

(MSN/MediaWeek)

On Corporate Leadership - Sir Martin Sorrell
December 2004
WPP's CEO talks to Cantos about leadership, the role of the CEO, corporate image and responsibility, the pressures of outsourcing and off-shoring, and other business issues.

(Cantos)