Founding Neverland

Who are you? Who, who, who, who?

An agency.
Advertising. Brand. Creative. Digital. Event. Full Service (lol). Graphic Design. Human Resources. Influencer Marketing. Job. Keyword Advertising. Literary. Marketing. News. Outsourcing. Public Relations. Quality Assurance. Recruitment. Social Media. Talent. UX/UI. Viral Marketing. Web Development. X-Men. Youth Marketing. Zoological (managing zoos or wildlife conservation, thx ChatGPT).

But why?
Even AI lists passion as the most common, most important reason to found an agency. People are driven to find an outlet for their love for creativity and storytelling.

Enter “Founding Neverland”. The podcast dives deep into the minds and motivations of the visionaries behind the most innovative agencies in Europe. Each episode, we sit down with a different founder to uncover the stories behind their journey into the realm of advertising, marketing and many more. From the initial spark of passion to the challenges of building a brand from the ground up, these conversations promise to inspire, educate, and entertain.

In every episode, our guests share their “reason why” behind their agency's inception—what drove them to dive into the competitive, ever-evolving industry, and how they've managed to carve out their unique niches. Whether it's a love for creativity, a gap spotted in the market, a desire to impact consumer behaviour or simply a playground for their ideas, each founder's story is a testament to the power of vision and persistence.

Produced by DAS POD (https://daspod.at/).

Founding Neverland

Latest episodes

015 - Top Media with Mārtiņš Kažemaks

015 - Top Media with Mārtiņš Kažemaks

15m 15s

Introducing Mārtiņš Kažemaks, founder and chairman of Top Media, a Latvian agency specializing in paid advertising. Top Media focuses on making paid advertising accessible and effective to support business growth strategies.

Mārtiņš shares how the agency transitioned from a full-service model to partial outsourcing, partnering with experts in areas like SEO. The agency’s performance-driven approach and long-term client relationships are their key markers of success.

014 - Advertiva with Cezary Hurka

014 - Advertiva with Cezary Hurka

10m 34s

Cezary Hurka, CEO of Advertiva, discusses his Poland-based advertising agency. Advertiva combines creativity with knowledge-based strategies for quality results.

The agency maintains a full-service approach while still specializing in loyalty systems and B2B support. Advertiva prides itself on its blend of creativity and academic knowledge, ensuring a client-focused and enjoyable work environment.

013 - Phrenos with Anne-Fleur Labbé

013 - Phrenos with Anne-Fleur Labbé

14m 6s

Meet Anne-Fleur Labbé, managing partner at Phrenos, an events and communication agency based in Brussels, Belgium. Over the past seven years, Phrenos grew from handling a single major project for the European Commission to managing a diversified portfolio across institutional projects, private clients including NGOs and federations, and their own initiative in Senegal.

012 - Live Content with Miguel Martins

012 - Live Content with Miguel Martins

13m 41s

Meet Miguel Martins, CEO of Live Content, a pioneer in Portuguese digital advertising with 25 years of marketing experience. Miguel shares the agency’s journey from one of Portugal’s first independent digital agencies to a leader in social media brand presence.
He discusses their evolution in incorporating paid media and adapting to social media changes. Looking ahead, Live Content aims to lead in creativity and technology while enjoying their work.
Learn more about the agency:

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Produced by DAS POD (https://daspod.at/).