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“If you pay 50 million for something, you probably pay another 50 to 100 million to activate it. And the more you spend, the better you do. There is no point in just buying rights.”

Quote by Martin Sorrell

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Martin Sorrell, born on February 14, 1945, is an outstanding businessman with over 40 years of experience in the global advertising and marketing industry. He served as the CEO of WPP, one of the world's largest advertising and communications groups. Sorrell is renowned for his exceptional business acumen and leadership, driving the rapid growth and international expansion of WPP. more

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