Ellis Verdi, co-founder of DeVito/Verdi, unpacks nearly 40 years of independent agency leadership, creative conviction, and cultural impact.

In this episode of Agency Alchemy, we sit down with Lisa Nichols and Gary Fawcett, joint ECDs at TBWA\MCR, to unpack nearly three decades of working side-by-side as a creative team.

Wondersauce Co-Founder and CEO John Sampogna shares the secrets behind scaling fast, keeping talent inspired, and staying ahead with AI and emerging tech.

Sam Piliero, founder of The Moonlighters, joins Agency Alchemy to share how he’s shaking up media buying for challenger brands.

Adam Biddle explores how a career that started in music marketing—working with legends like Black Sabbath—evolved into leading one of the most forward-thinking social-first agencies in the corporate space.

Nick shares why creative constraints breed innovation, how hospitality thinking inspires immersive brand experiences, and why owning the influencer layer is the new frontier.

Pablo’s Joint Managing Directors unpack what it truly means to lead with humility, structure an agency for speed and soul, and why sharing a leadership role has been their secret weapon.

James shares how imagination and creativity drive real business transformation—from branding and content strategy to AI-powered tools.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a data-driven strategist, this episode explores why sports are no longer just entertainment—they’re an economic and cultural force.