Vox Pop: Richard Myers, Saatchi & Saatchi

June 29 2009, 4:29 am | BY Lynchy | No Comments

CB catchesup with Richard Myers, Saatchi &Saatchi’s creative director of global culture, who has taken over BobIsherwood’s role presenting Saatchi & Saatchi New Directors’ Showcase.

HIGHLIGHTOF CANNES 2009?

I’ve beenpretty obsessed and focused on the New Directors’ Showcase so I haven’t seen anawful lot. It has been a real highlight because there is an expectation of itat Cannes and I’m fully aware of the expectation of it and the need for it tobe very special still. Reaching 20 years next year is a significant milestone.It’s great to get the reactions we get and the expectation has been brilliant.

LOWLIGHT?

Cannes is aseaside place so when it rains – like any seaside resort – you think I couldhave stayed at home. I’m a Brit so I do talk about the weather a lot.

MOSTINSPIRING MOMENT?

There areall these premature rumours about the death of print but walking around seeingthe work it’s clearly a myth. The degree of craftsmanship, it’s not just asimple visual led ad, it’s simple, quirky, mature things. Some of theillustrated stuff, there’s a piece from China and it’s done in suchextraordinary detail it’s inspiring.

BESTPARTY/SOCIAL EVENT?

Haven’tbeen there yet. I’ve been busy working on the Showcase presentation.