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/).
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.
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.
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:
Website
LinkedIn
Miguel Martins on LinkedIn
Instagram
Discover the network here:
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Produced by DAS POD (https://daspod.at/).
Meet Jan Jaspersen, the owner and CEO of Dievision, an agency based in Hanover, Germany. Founded in 1995 as a student project, Dievision combines advertising, media, and web development. Their breakthrough came in 2007 with a successful pitch for Mercedes-Benz, leading to sustained growth.
Jan highlights Dievision’s focus on deep product understanding, long-term client relationships, and continuous learning. His advice for new agency founders includes practicing patience, mastering data, and learning from successful models.
Learn more about the agency:
Website
LinkedIn
Jan Jaspersen on LinkedIn
Instagram
Discover the network here:
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Produced by DAS POD (https://daspod.at/).
