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Agency CEO’s Downfall Leaves Ad Industry Questioning If It’s Truly Left the Mad Men Era

Diversity advocates see mixed signals in ouster of JWT's Martinez

By Patrick Coffee

March 18, 2016

Facing accusations that he made frequent jokes about rape, Jews and African Americans, JWT's global CEO resigned this week, marking an abrupt reversal by his company—and sparking an industrywide moment of reflection.

Patrick Coffee
@PatrickCoffee patrick.coffee@adweek.com Patrick Coffee is a senior editor for Adweek.
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