“It’s a very, very difficult thing to open a new agency in the U.S. and especially in New York,” said Ms. Marcus. But “it keeps the industry vibrant.”

“But the major difference,” adds Marcus, who says her office is busier than it’s been in some time, “is that many of these moves reflect a new sense of confidence on the part of agencies. It’s at a level we’ve not seen in the past year or so, and we think it’s very encouraging.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with some of the best headhunters in the world. And some of the very worst. Many headhunters are independent and truly serve the interests of the talent and the agencies seeking talent.”

“It’s a positive sign that there is activity,” said Marcus, expressing an industry-wide sentiment, “and, as a result, the freelance market has bounced back in a good way.”

“The recession may be easing, but the tough economy has left a gaping hole in one of Madison Avenue’s most critical operations: the creative department.”

“Ms. Marcus’ big piece of advice for agencies is that agencies decide whether they want someone who can be easily plugged into an existing culture or someone they’re willing to build around.”

“Led by Anne Marie Marcus… this recruitment firm is considered one of the best.”

“Marcus St. Jean focuses on the creative side of the agency world, placing everyone from junior-level talent up to chief creative officers in positions both domestic and abroad.”

Cory Shaw began her career at Ogilvy & Mather in Account Management.
She moved on to the world of entertainment working as a producer of television documentaries and Broadway plays.

She then joined Judy Wald Partners, now Marcus St Jean, where she honed her skills in creative recruitment. Cory’s years of experience, integrity and keen eye for talent make her one of the most respected recruiters in the industry.

Anne-Marie Marcus spent her first 19 years in New York developing Screenvision Cinema Network. At the same time, as the US representative of the Cannes Advertising Festival, she was a major force in transforming Cannes from a small European festival  to the premiere global advertising event Cannes Lions has become. The combination of these two activities gave Anne-Marie the opportunity to develop relationships with the top advertising executives and creative talents around the world.

In 1998 Anne-Marie and Cathy St. Jean bought Judy Wald Partners which they eventually renamed Marcus St. Jean. Anne-Marie serves on the advisory board of FIT’s Advertising and Communication School as well as on the advisory board of the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. She grew up in Paris and has a Masters in Marketing from the University of Paris -Dauphine.