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Mr PR - Max Markson
Max
Markson and Greg Tingle
Max
Markson is Mr PR in every sense of the title.
He
knows what words can do. Hell, they can start and
end wars, strengthen or shatter relationships and
motivate or persuade our behaviour.
Words
are powerhouses of influence. Hell, they can start
and end wars, strengthen or shatter relationships
and motivate or persuade our behaviour. Just look
at Max Markson.
No
amount of words can do justice to Markson's accomplishments
over the year, however Media Man will give it a damm
good shot!
Max
is a smart operator, professional and results driven.
And is the owner of one mean sense of humour, that
has to be experienced to be believed. Trust me on
this one.
It
all began in England, working for this father. Fast
forward to now and he manages the cream of Australia's
and New Zealand's talent, and organizes charity functions
that sport the world's A-List - under the Markson
Sparks! promotional umbrella.
Max
started as a fish and has swum ever since. From a
7 year-old gill and scale performer for his father's
aqua performance business, Max has promoted rock concerts,
pie eating, belly flop and worm eating contests, dial-a-fruit-basket,
part-time "Superman" gigs, all the way up
to selling big stories to Australia's "current
affairs" programs and promoting business functions
with guest speakers including former Presidents and
Prime Ministers.
Max
Markson is the manager of stars: Bob Hawke, Ita Butrose,
Linda Evangelista, Greg Matthews, Belinda Green, Jack
Brabham, Kamahl, Pro Hart, Jane Flemming, "Aussie"
Joe Bugner, Dawn Fraser. Granted, some were public
names before contact with Markson, but "Maxy
baby" helped kept them there. Max proudly proclaims,
"I can make anyone a star", and who's to
argue? More than an individual promoter, "Maxy"
has represented, and brought success to the corporate
world. 2WS, 2UE, 2GB, Reebok, Sargents Pies, Norgen-Vaaz,
"The Mean Machine", Women's Day, Channel
9, The Avillion Hotel The Variety Club and Sir Roden
Cutler Charities have all gained from the Markson
magic.
Is
Max pre-occupied with money? No. Max appreciates the
currency of relationships. Relationships have a value
and cannot be bought. And no amount of money can replace
true friendship. Having had the pleasure of Max's
company, he does possess the personal touch. This
guy is even known to break into song during interview!
A
generous giver to charities, the media have largely
ignored his benevolence, Team Markson have raised
many millions and he has helped many charities and
businesses stay afloat.
Like
many, Max has suffered loss and misfortune. For example
he lost $10,000 on a deal gone bad, and was left with
a T-shirt for his money, wharfs collapsing, lack of
water to dive into and even being left high and dry.
Like the true champion he is, Max moved forward and
makes the deals that other promoters dream of.
Markson
brokered the $500,000 Bob Hawke deal, that broke Australia's
chequebook journalism records. It's enough to have
a journalist committed. And you thought Natasha Ryan
was big!
All
credit to Max, he has turned the tables on the media.
, "They" now pay him, rather than the media
charging "punters" and others, ridiculous
amounts of money just to get a guernsey.
If
you ever have the opportunity to meet Max, take it.
Wise advice, know-how and his enthusiasm is contagious.
Even
the brightest sparks can benefit from Max's wisdom.
In his own words, "successful business is based
on Persistence, Enthusiasm and Focus".
Max
Markson is the "down under" king of
public relations and promotions. His crown is
likely to remain firmly positioned for some time.
Interviews
Media
Man interviews Max Markson - 2nd July 2003
Sports-Men
Behaving Badly with Amanda Smith
Book
Reviews
Book
Review - Show Me The Money, by Greg Tingle
Book
Review - Show Me The Money, by Greg Tingle &
Dane Crandon
Articles
Article:
The Great Aussie Promoters, by Greg Tingle
Bring
on the track stars, by Max Markson
Banking
Ms Burqua - Will Max bank Ms Burqua?
Life
after Gutmo - David Hicks - Inside and out
Corey
Delaney going on national tour as party promoter,
DJ
Carmen
will party for a price
Profile
Markson
Sparks!
Website
Markson
Sparks!
Disclaimer:
Media Man Australia does enjoy a business relationship
with Markson Sparks!
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