About This Episode
Breaking with Brian: Episode 6 - "Agency" Rebrand Brian Bonilla, Senior Agency Reporter at Ad Age and Geno Schellenberger, Associate Director of Growth and Comms at Havas Chicago, discuss the developing stories of the advertising world, focusing on the significant shift from traditional agencies to a variety of new models, including consultancies and creative transformation companies. They explore the real-world implications of this change for talent acquisition, client relationships, and overall strategy. They touch upon recent industry events like the Kendrick-Drake beef, their preferences in music and the creative world, and the recognition of excellence in the industry through awards like the Ad Age gala. They also reflect on the confusion these industry shifts cause among professionals and students alike, suggesting a focus on skill and passion over titles and terminologies. Additionally, they humorously propose setting up their own agency, emphasizing creativity and quick, impactful solutions. The episode rounds off with more personal anecdotes and light-hearted banter about preferences in music, food, and hypothetical scenarios, ensuring an entertaining dialogue on the future of advertising. 00:00 Welcome to Episode Six: A Casual Sunday Chat 00:37 Kendrick vs. Drake 01:52 Ad Age Gala Highlights and Industry Awards 07:40 Exploring the Ad Industry's Latest Buzzword: 'Agency' 16:02 The New Agency Model: Consulting Meets Creativity 20:15 Revamping Agencies for the Modern Era 20:53 The Birth of a New Agency Model 21:53 The Shift in Client Expectations 22:26 The Identity Crisis Among Agencies 23:18 Brainstorming a Unique Agency Concept 25:53 The Future of Creative Careers 28:31 Creating Our Own Agency: A Hypothetical Exercise 29:14 Reflecting on Industry Changes and Personal Preferences 31:56 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans
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Geno Schellenberger
Co-founder, Breaking and Entering Media
Geno has conducted over 600 conversations with the people shaping advertising, marketing, creativity and culture over six years.
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