Ross kick-starts The Television Department agency

Judy Ross, one of the best known names in British TV commercials production and for eight years Head of Television at Publicis, has left to start up The Independent Television Department.
The company will supply agencies with freelance producers, PA's and all aspects of TV administration.
Ross said: "Our difference is that we will take the brief from the agency, then put appropriate people in who will oversee the whole job and ensure continuity and cut out the overhead.
"They will be people we consider to be the best in the business. The climate is right. Agencies and clients are ready to accept our offer".
Hilary Jones, Ross's business partner, and one of the most experienced freelance producers currently working in London, added: "The benefit to the agency would be that they would not necessarily require senior producers for every project. Where a more junior producer or, indeed, a PA is required, then this will reflect in the daily rate or agreed fee. Judy and I will front the client if necessary".
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