Profiles of the Powerful Advertising Exec Mary Austen
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Profiles of the Powerful: Advertising Executive Mary Stengel Austen
Summary:
Spending time with Mary Stengel Austen leaves a lasting impression: she is undoubtedly affable. Reflect on it, and more qualities emerge?"smart, realistic, enthusiastic, tough-minded, determined, articulate, strategic, and focused. Yet, affability remains at the forefront.
Balancing Challenges and Success
Mary exemplifies calm and grace while juggling two major aspects of her life: managing five young children and leading Tierney Communications, a major ad agency. Her affable nature, while inherently hers, seems almost essential for her dual roles.
Growing up locally, Mary graduated from Lafayette College and initially entered sales at a copier company. Discovering that direct sales wasn’t her calling, she transitioned to the Spiro agency, where her passion for advertising took root. Now, as President and CEO of Tierney, with 135 employees under her leadership, she continues to thrive in the industry she loves.
Embracing Change in Advertising
Mary envisions immense potential in advertising. However, she emphasizes the need to adapt to what she calls a "new reality," shaped by rapid changes in technology and market dynamics. Agencies must quickly align with these shifts and adjust to evolving client expectations, which change at lightning speed.
Her understanding of client-agency relationships is profound. Building solid connections has always been crucial, but in today's high-pressure environment, it’s increasingly challenging. Yet, her mantra remains unchanged: "It’s not about you, it’s about your client."
Advice for Clients
Mary offers sage advice for clients as well. She stresses the importance of clearly articulating business plans and marketing objectives to agencies. Realistic expectations and open, honest communication are key. She recognizes that clients face their own pressures, which sometimes necessitate revising well-conceived plans.
Balancing Act: Family and Career
Mary’s ability to multitask has been her guiding principle, applicable in her personal and professional life. Juggling the needs of kids and clients has taught her prioritization and focus. "Both clients and children need to feel like they’re the most important thing in your world," she explains. In her life, they genuinely are.
Vision for the Future
Looking ahead, Mary’s aspirations span various facets?"family remains paramount, followed by continued joy and development in her career. Managing talented individuals and contributing strategically within her agency and for clients is a role she relishes. In crisis situations, she prefers thoughtful strategy over hasty reactions, embodying her belief that calm and smart decisions surpass frenzied action.
A Leader Beyond the Office
Mary isn’t just a successful executive and devoted mother. She’s deeply committed to community service, holding positions on numerous boards, including the Please Touch Museum, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, Maternity Care Coalition, Philadelphia Ad Club, Lafayette College Advisory Council, and serving as Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Economy League.
Residing in Radnor with her husband, Peter, an insurance broker, and their five children?"Thomas (8), Andrew (7), Christopher (6), John (4), and Sally (2)?"Mary is indeed the embodiment of affability and success, a truly commendable combination.
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