Last week Julian Clogg and the other four members of his team were made redundant, although Julian tells us that he plans to stay with the business until Christmas.
[1]Julian was only poached a couple of months ago [2] from The Life Channel to set up a new national media division within the WRT Group. There will be many a disgruntled new starter as three of the four national media staff were happily employed with other companies prior to being poached in a similar fashion to Julian.
Despite rumours, Sainsbury’s [3] we are told still remains a client.
WRT was acquired by Mathew Longworth and Kevin Philbin two years ago, having ousted the founder Lee Townsend.
5 Comments To "WRT Closes Its New National Media Division"
#1 Comment By Chris Heap On 28 October 2011 @ 18:12 @800
That’s a real shame. Julian’s a first class guy, perhaps too good for the likes of WRT.
If there are any media owners out there (ZOOM, AMSCREEN, SUBTV, ABC Media etc) who need a seasoned, connected and respected media professional to present their business to agencies and brands then I’d get in contact with him ASAP, he shouldn’t be on the marketfor long.
#2 Comment By Julian Clogg On 31 October 2011 @ 12:50 @576
Thank you Chris I really appreciate your kind words of support.
Adrian (originally) actually has this completely wrong as we have entered into a redundancy process last week and although WRT has financial challenges like many other businesses the report is inaccurate. I also plan to stay with the business until Christmas and Sainsbury’s remains a client who has successfully worked with the group for over 15 years.
#3 Comment By Robert Lewis On 31 October 2011 @ 13:15 @594
Can’t claim a huge knowledge about WRT, but when I recently called to get some information on their Wickes opportunities, it took 3 days or more to get an initial response. And then 2 sales people contacted me separately! If that is typical, then not surprised things are not going too well there.
#4 Comment By Paul Vitali On 1 November 2011 @ 06:14 @301
Julian must be one of the best in the industry. Whatever he decides to do, all at VII-Networks.com wish him the very best for the future – he’d be a welcome addition to any media business.
#5 Comment By LeeTownsend On 19 November 2011 @ 00:20 @055
Despite the rumours, I was not “ousted” and whilst Matt and Kevin have some challenges ahead I still fully support them and regard them both as friends.