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Sandy Thompson

Partner at Levit&Fixt

May 2019 — Present

Regarded as one of the industries most innovative strategists, Sandy has years of experience leading agencies and working all over the world.

About Me

Sandy has been working in the advertising world for over 25 years building businesses and driving brand growth. She is regarded as one of the industry's most innovative and productive strategists, always working with her clients to find the truth behind what people do…not what they say. Real people in the real world don't just make decisions based on what is the 'right' thing to do, or the 'best alternative', real people in the real world make decisions based on what rationally makes sense, but equally so, what connects with their heart. Forget the long-winded reports and the lengthy analysis of respondent reactions; Sandy will deliver the truth, which is the most direct route to simple and creative solutions. How does she do it? She takes the time to dig in to how people feel about a brand. She sits back and listens to what they are saying. And more importantly she digs into the customer's lives by taking the time to feel what is important to them.

Sandy has lived with families in China, explored the world of technology in Europe, traveled by train with the youth of Russia, gone under the veil in Saudi Arabia, connected with seniors in America, talked marriage and divorce in India, washed hair in Japan, renovated homes in Canada, joined the Singapore Navy, served beer around the world, flipped burgers for a fast food joint, sold shoes for a retailer, played concierge for a hotel in Hong Kong and a heck of a lot more. If there is one thing that you should remember about Sandy is that she will find the truth. The truth that will help create strong, unbreakable connections between your brand and your customers.


Experience

Global Strategy Officer at Young & Rubicam

Jun 2011 — Jan 2018

New York City, NY

Global Strategic Planning Director at Saatchi & Saatchi

Jan 2007 — Jan 2009

Planning Director, New York & Canada at Saatchi & Saatchi

Jan 2005 — Jan 2007

Regional Planning Director, Asia at Saatchi & Saatchi

Jan 1997 — Jan 2004

VP Planning Director, Canada at Saatchi & Saatchi

Jan 1994 — Jan 1997


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Career advice

I have mentored many strategists from around the world providing them with guidance on their personal purpose, career advancement in an ever changing world, strategic thinking and leadership skills

Business Strategy

Working with brands to uncover their strategic edge to help grow their business, their brand and their reputation. Bringing brands closer to their consumer by helping them better understand their consumer’s needs and the role that they can play in the lives of real people in the real world. Briefing partners to inspire ideas and creative opportunities.

Business Advice

Working with start ups to help clarify and give focus to their brand positioning and communication.

World Wide Marketing Strategist

I work with brands around the world to better understand how the can connect with their consumer.

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