The Minds Behind the Magic: Leadership Lessons
Gain insight from successful creative leaders in the interactive industry through our series of interviews with Founders, CEOs, Managers and Directors of top-performing agencies.
Choosing the top interactive agencies in Leaders can be a very difficult path. Here are some of the best, along with important data about each one. Find the best digital agency for your needs.
“The beauty of AR is it connects you to the wonder of the world around you”
Andy Cooper, co-founder and creative director at Draw & Code, based in the UK. He described the agency as one of the most prolific immersive content studios out there. Collaboration is at the heart of the agency, from within the study to its work with clients.
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“Digital inclusivity can impact other industries that are more traditional”
Danny Bluestone is the founder and CEO of Cyber-Duck, based in the UK. As the CEO, every day is different, taking on many and diverse tasks. Cyber-Duck delivers accessible and innovative websites across numerous channels.
“We make businesses growth with data-driven creativity and digital experiences”
Buenos Aires, December 29th, 2022
Pol Fabbri is the Founder and General Manager at !PAF Collective Digital Agency in Buenos Aires. Resilience and time management are key aspects behind building an agency, he said. The client is a fundamental partof the creative efficiency of our campaign and actions, he added.
“We provide an end-to-end Amazon experience”
Florida, December 22nd, 2022
Brian Byer is the Chief Operating Officer at Emplicit, based in the US. He joined the company earlier this year after eight years in Pactera EDGE. Emplicit helps brands manage and optimize their sales in e-commerce websites.
“We revolutionize the way brands communicate on the internet through gamification”
Antoine Ménard is the Co-Founder and 3D/motion Art director of Merci-Michel. He started working as a developer trainer but soon realized he was more of a graphic designer. At the agency, they integrated the game’s designer job very early on.
“To create a safe place for ideas to foster”
Vancouver, October 25th, 2022
JP Holecka, CEO & Founder at Power Shifter, an agency based in Vanocuver. The agency’s values are transparency, curiosity and empathy. Power Shifter is committed to make a difference in the climate crisis.
“Zagreb is dubbed the Balkan Silicon Valley”
Zagreb, October 13th, 2022
Lex Koēn is the Co-founder & Head of Design at Sawraft Studio. He worked in some of the biggest agencies but eventually decided to start his own. The agency is usually brought in projects to make big impacts with design.
“Innovation occurs when you ask the right questions”
Singapore, September 29th, 2022
Mathew Colin Prentice is the co-founder and UX/Design Director at Eightfour, based in Singapore. He started Eightfour with a partner after working at other larger agencies. Everything is done in-house and clients are very involved in the projects.
“We live in a world where everybody’s attention gets more and more fragmented”
Prague, September 21st, 2022
Martin Ehrlich is the Art Director and Partner at Creative Nights studio. He started as a senior designer and then became a partner at the studio. For Ehrlich, the way they approach each project is what makes the studio stand out.
“Africa as a continent is rich in originality and uniqueness”
Dar es Salaam, July 6th, 2022
Beatrice Nyamari is the Managing Director of Smart Codes, based in Tanzania. She started her career as an accountant and then expanded her learning. As a managing director, she leads and nurtures a team of creative experts.
“Moving into a creative agency was like finding my home”
Debbie Ellison is the Global Chief Digital Officer at VMLY&R COMMERCE, based in London. She has a multi-faceted role, creating both commerce capabilities and new experiences. Ellison describes the agency as people-centric, which helps to stay ahead of the game.
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“The biggest mistake brands make is not being authentic”
Charleston, May 26th, 2022
Scott Brandon is the Chief Executive Officer at The Brandon Agency, based in Charleston.
The agency has long-standing relationships with clients that go back 50 years. Consumers want to associate with brands that they can trust, Brandon argues.
Acquisition Brand strategy Diversity Leadership Relationships
“Brands need to listen to the customer”
Vancouver, May 19th, 2022
Holmgren is the co-founder of Hammerhead, based in Vancouver. He started Hammerhead because of his frustration by the limitations of big agencies.
He highlights the importance of open communication in his agency.
Communication data designers developers digital Diversity Growth Leadership management People projects
“Our team has moved to a safe place to stay and proceed to work on projects”
Odessa, May 11th, 2022
Vladyslav Bahatskyi is the CEO of Valmax Digital, a digital agency based in Ukraine
He described his personal and professional life in the context of the Russian invasion.
He also asked for clients to hire more Ukrainian companies as a way of helping them.
Digital Products Leaders Leadership Partnerships People Valmax Digital WorldForUkraine
“Design is a multiplier of effort”
Wilmington, May 4th, 2022
John Himics is the President and Partner at First Ascent, an agency based in Delaware. He focuses on building relationships and partnerships and developing new business. The agency does all its development in-house with a team of developers.
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Alexandre Ouairy: “Shanghai is a very dynamic creative landscape”
Shanghai, April 29th, 2022
Alexandre Ouairy is the director and co-founder of PLTFRM, a Sino-French agency with a Chinese and international staff. They welcome and combine cultures and methods from a multiplicity of horizons.
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Daniel Ackermann: “An inclusive workplace has always been the base for me”
Zagreb, March 14th, 2022 Degordian is an award-winning, strategic-creative digital agency founded in Croatia, with offices in New York City (US), Zagreb (Croatia), Belgrade (Serbia), and Mostar (Bosnia & Herzegovina). […]
Django Weisz Blanchetta: “We want to save the world from boring advertising”
Django Weisz Blanchetta is the Managing Director and Co-Founder of SuperHeroes, which he started with Rogier Vijverberg in Amsterdam. Their eclectic mix of strategy, technology and design offers a quality service for a great range of iconic brands from around the world.
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“Work hard with meticulous smartness, stay focused, and deliver the best”
Charlotte, March 2nd, 2022 Rapidops is a technology, transformation, and analytics company. Founded in 2008, it help clients design, engineer, and launch advanced digital products and platforms that enable them […]
Maggie Tiojakin: “We don’t tell stories, we build them”
Jakarta, February 24th, 2022 Maggie Tiojakin is a writer, translator, editor, creative writing instructor, business communication consultant, as well as Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer at B/NDL Studios. The agency […]
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