A death at PR firm Fritz & Randell sees Ian, the fortysomething heir-apparent, pushed aside and the reins handed to two younger female employees, Greta Goldman and Nicole Kidman. But have these women been set up to fail?

While Greta and Nicole anxiously await their formal appointment, they offload a dull snack food client onto Ian, but soon realise they can make use of his years of experience to score a big win on a prestigious account.