Agency of Today

We’ll be talking about….Differences between a team leader at an agency vs inside a large company like Google. What Googliness actually is.Pointers for someone going from an agency to big techSpeaking truth to power and moreTobi is a User Experience Design Manager overseeing UX teams for over a half a dozen Google Cloud products. She has led product and service design teams for corporate, government, and education accounts at AKQA, HUGE, Razorfish and her own small shop. Tobi is an active...

We’ll be talking to Adam about….The differences and future of the UX and design disciplines How to develop a UX portfolio and land a gig with Dream Projects The importance of design and proving it’s valueHow to implement new design processes Not compromising and holding to a high standardWorking with recruiters and moreAdam Perlis is the Founder and CEO of Academy – Product Design Agency. He also founded Dream Projects. He is the former Head of Design/UX for TIME Magazine where...

In this episode we discuss....The pros and cons of working on the coasts and in between The importance of processWhat makes a good project managerThe varying position titles across agencies and clientsTransitioning from a practitioner to a manager Emily is a digital producer / project manager who has partnered with clients ranging from Volkswagen, Verizon, Taco Bell and KRAFT. From social campaigns to custom apps and .com redesigns, Emily’s had the opportunity to create proces...

In this episode we discuss….Advice for starting your own agencyWork/life balanceCareer recommendations 2020 and beyond Rem Reynolds is a Founding Partner at I&CO, a business invention firm based in Brooklyn and Tokyo. He previously held leadership positions at AKQA and Digitas. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and two sons.

In this episode we talk about…The power of brand Pushing into the consultant space Why a client needs strategy from an agencyRecommendations for those wanting to be a strategist Planners vs strategistsHolding agencies accountableMarkus is a Group Strategy Director at R/GA, where he solves complex problems to drive growth for Fortune 500 clients. He is passionate about creating authentic, relevant and differentiated brands, products and experiences. Driven by curiosity and empat...

Starting during the infancy of the digital industry through todayCareer advice from someone with over 25 years of experienceBeing a specialist vs a generalist The best thing you can do for your careerDavid started his career as a journalist, and then took a brief left turn as an attorney, he has been working in the digital space for 20+ years. He started in digital with groundbreaking cd-rom magazine Blender before moving to the agency world with roles at MF+P, RareMedium and Barbarian G...

A dive into data with Jake Abraham a topic not only important for our industry but for the public as a whole due to the growing concerns and conversations around platforms such as Facebook and Google. We’ll be breaking down data definitions, how it’s used, best practices, privacy concerns, the role of media as well as how Jake went from being a producer to being a prominent player in the world of data. Jake Abraham is a Peabody nominated producer of film, television and...

When tech should be involved in the creative processTips for aspiring tech leadersHow AI will impact the fieldWhy the best engineers are lazyHow to stay on top of all of the new tech Working with and tips for in-house tech teamsThe importance of culture for technologistsHow many f bombs he can drop in an episode Lawrence has over 20 years in technology working with Fortune 500 clients and agencies such as AKQA, JWT, Huge, R/GA and of course VaynerMedia to name just a few. In a...

Challenges and recommendations to new mothers or rather primary caregivers who are leaders. Client services, what it means, the future of it, the role vs project management, staffing vs casting teams and advice for those early in their career. Stefanie is a marketing consultant with over 10 years experience in digital marketing and advertising. American Express, Canon, Samsung and Verizon are just a couple of the clients that she has partnered with.

Career advice for data analystsThe impact of AIIf analytic capabilities is moving in-houseThe importance of codingAnd how you get fired by the Interpol, ie Juan’s everlasting love for Paul Banks Juan has been in the analytics game for over 10 years on both the media and product side working with client’s such as L’Oreal, Nike, Samsung and Verizon, just to name a few.