Flashman Profile: Tom Buttle (Butthead, Butters, TomBu…)

Tom Buttle is another new addition to the Fleishman family. Straddling (easy tiger) Tech and Digital, he has set up residence on both the 3rd and 4th floors. This is partly an embodiment of the cross-departmental ambitions which will help deliver a more integrated approach to campaign development. But mostly it’s so he can get hold of more biscuits on a Tuesday.

So Tom, this is your first Movember. What are you aiming for?

“I’m cultivating a ‘Regent’ which oozes all the debonair, dangerous allure of a spitfire pilot in his 1940s heyday. My affection for the ‘mo is growing, and there’s about a 25% chance that I’ll want to keep it into December. With every day of growth, so too the desire to keep the ‘mo grows.”

You were warned about this. Keeping the ‘mo into December is a serious commitment. A dog may not be just for Christmas, but a ‘mo probably shouldn’t even be there at Christmas.

Flashman Profile: ‘Flash Franky’

Franky Athill is at FH for three months, as the first placement of five, as part of the DAS Accelerate graduate program. Sitting on the 3rd floor, he is working with the corporate, consumer and digital teams. He made his name on day one when, at his first company meeting, he announced that he grows herbs on the back of the scooter. Seriously, where do you go with that one?

Movember Franky – what does it mean to you?

“I am trying my best. As yet the mo is a bit of a covert operation, shrouded in mystery until people get within a few feet. Swish, it glints in the shadows, slapping a disapproving scrunch in their face… as they pitty me…  and feel a little ill at the sight of it.”

Don’t be so hard on yourself old boy.

Is that a fake mo, or a whole fake-Franky face mask? We just don’t know.

Flashman Profile: Steve “I’ll let my tash do the talking” Lawson

Steve Lawson is used to checking that the money is flowing in. So if YOU don’t DONATE he’ll know. And he will chase you for it.

We asked Steve about his Movember philosophy:

“I bring shame to the group, for I have not yet shaped nor caressed my facial hair into the moustache glory it deserves. I’m not going to share a photo yet – just think Tom Hanks in Castaway.”

But Steve has given us all – every one of us – hope:

“Fear not, I shall give birth to my moustache over the weekend – my face and soul are a blank canvas ready to embrace the full force of Flashman love.”

And your ‘mo style, Steve?

“So far I am leaning in a pretty clear direction:

1% –  A weak “The Trucker”

99% – What it will end up looking like “The Undercover Brother””

Steve, or Tom? (Hanks, that is)

Flashman Profile: Tom Berry (aka Bezza)

Tom Berry, Head of Technology, recently talked the company through his first 100 days at Fleishman-Hillard. We were all impressed by what he’s already been achieved in terms of revenue growth and new business targets. But what really resonated was his excellent pedigree as a ‘mo grower.

We managed to catch up with Tom to ask about his strategy for Movember:

“For me, it’s all about emulating the greatest moustache in rock and roll: step forward Mr Greg Norton of Husker Du. This week has seen me start to shape the mo into a solid platform for an upward flick at either end. I’m also investigating moustache waxes, top hats and monocles in early anticipation of rakishness.”

This is not Tom Berry…

This is…

Over a week in…

…and we’ve had some strong starts. Franky’s ‘tache, as you can see, has a lovely chocolatey richness. Amazing, really, given his blond hair.

 

 

And the tech team show the world their pensive faces. This is what creative thinking looks like…

Gentlemen, you’re in good company!

Even Big Ben is joining in the fun…

The Mo Menu…

We’re intrigued to see what people come up with this year for Movember.

Messrs Lawson and Berry have evidence of some delightful previous efforts (see our team page). We think Mr Lawson’s has the hallmarks of a fine Regent, while Mr Berry seems to have moved towards the Rock Star based on his Mo photo diary.

But then Mr Selvey is usually the proud owner of a generous beard, while Mr Madan has been spotted sporting a finely managed goatee arrangement. The field really is open…

Remember, Remember the Fifth of Movember

In pulling together the Flashman-Hillard  first team, there were a lot of questions to ask. Will my ‘mo grow thick enough to make it worthwhile? Will my partner suddenly lose all interest in me, sending years of affection and friendship down the drain (a little dramatic, no?)? Or even minor concerns about whether the colour of your ‘mo might require a little Just for Men to bring it into its full glory.

However the important thing is that we’ve gained critical mass, and now have nine growers here at Fleishman-Hillard London. If we can peel them away from the mirror (where we’ve already found several Mo Bros preening their spouting ‘tache) long enough, we’ll get them to share their thoughts on this blog.

At the very least you can rely on there being a series of humiliating photos, and some rather tired excuses about why our ‘mo isn’t quite as good as we’d hoped when we set off on this venture.

In the meanwhile, please do consider heading over to our Movember page to see how we’re doing with our fundraising, and even consider sending a little spare change our way.

Remember, Remember, A Mo ‘til December

A plea for support… and some good shaving foam

There are times in one’s career when big decisions have to be made. Deliver that make-or-break idea in the pitch, hire that unproven but seemingly inspirational candidate, or send the global CEO that witty email that you’re sure will have you on the board in weeks. All are important dilemmas. But other decisions are more clear-cut.

Participating in Movember is just one of those.

Professionally, it has no downside. You’re a hero in your office (right??), you have a great conversation starter (“you think this is bad, you should have seen the beard I grew on my gap year”), and clients will realise that you really are as conscientious and committed as your emails suggest (although I suppose there might be other ways to prove that one, however).

On a personal level there are some issues to contend with however. It’s an itch-inducing, ridicule prompting, relationship rocking month where your very essence as an individual seems to be laid bare for all to see – in the form of the hairy mass that sits atop your upper lip. Or a not-so-hairy, not-such-a-mass, in some cases.

And so we say kudos to all variety of moustache grower. Your sacrifices are for the greater good of men’s health (male wellbeing, rather than the magazine, for those in Consumer). Be assured that the whole of Fleishman-Hillard London is behind you. They’re going to dig deeply into their wallets as they visit the Just Giving page, they’ll applaud you as you enter the room each morning…and most importantly they’ll read this blog on a regular basis to track the progress of the team.