There’s an interesting article over at AdAge... “Ageism at ad agencies” In it is this, which reinforces what I have said for years, that amongst other things... Ageism is a product of holding companies coping with quarterly pressures from Wall Street and diminishing business margins. The easiest way to meet analysts’ expectations is to jettison older people—who are the main expense—not to mention the savings in health care costs for a younger workforce. Capitalism isn’t going to change its DNA for the creative class...The ad biz began turning into shit with the advent of the BDHC. Big Dumb Holding Company.
Take my word for it.