Why thirty6?
Let’s be honest. Most advertising is just noise.
Yes, it shows up, and it's probably saying something,
but it’s being ignored.
Eighty-nine percent of it, officially, is wasting money
and the opportunity.
At best it's pointless and at worst it's annoying.
People are literally paying to avoid advertising now.
Because it doesn’t connect as well as it should.
So thirty6 is a noise-cancelling company.
Named after the year that noise-cancelling was invented.
We make sure that powerful strategy and
compelling creative earns attention, makes a
persuasive point and builds affinity.
We counteract the noise.
Because now, more than ever, that’s what every brand
needs to do.
Campaigns.
How we work.
Collaboratively – we don't work for you, we work with you. Because our goals are the same. So we explore options. And we don't do presentations, we have conversations.
Objectively – the work has a job to do. So the first thing we do is make sure that it won't add to the noise that's already out there. We use experience, rigorous research and AI tools to identify all of the tired, old strategic and creative tropes. Then we find the right way for your work to earn attention.
Flexibly – we build your team to make sure that it's the best combination of people to deliver whatever your project needs. Rather than the usual model of suggesting the maximum number of people they can get away with, to bump up your budget. Or whoever's sitting around not busy on other things.
Honestly – hidden agendas and anyone going along with things they disagree with just wastes time. When everyone says what they really think (as long as no-one gets all rude about it), it's always the best way to get to the right answer.
Who we are.
MARIE MAURER
Strategy Director
From uncovering a transformative brand truth to determining the right role it plays in consumers’ lives, Marie’s skill is in bringing clarity and focus to your brief, your brand and your campaign.
Marie started her career with 6 years at Ogilvy, learning the ropes at one of the biggest and most successful network agencies, and contributing to the globally renowned Dove campaign. Since then she's worked with agencies like Leo Burnett, Mother and Uncommon, on a all kinds of great brands, from McDonald’s and Visa to Mondelez.
NIGEL ROBERTS
Creative Partner
Whatever media a brand needs to utilise, Nigel’s role is to ensure that the expression of the strategic focus is both visually compelling and persuasive, making sure that its audience notices it and knows why they should care about it. He has lead the creative departments of Ogilvy, Leagas Delaney and AMV/BBDO, created the renowned Patek Philippe campaign and campaigns for the likes of Unilever, Nissan, The Red Cross, KFC and The Guardian. His work across countless brands and virtually every sector has made him one of the industry’s most awarded copywriters.
SIMON HEWITT
Founder and Client Partner
A healthy relationship between a creative agency and a brand's marketing team is built around an aligned vision, a determination to make the most effective and persuasive work, and a commitment to always be an objective and supportive partner. Simon's role is to make sure we always stay true to our end of that bargain. Simon founded Thirty6 (formerly OPC) after 20 years in the industry, at some of the big global agencies, from M&C Saatchi to Leo Burnett, via AMV BBDO & ENGINE (and a stint at the BBC), looking after the likes of Guinness, McDonald's, Red Bull and Sainsbury's.
AMY SWORDER
Project Director
Amy has led the development and
delivery of integrated campaigns across
a multitude of verticals for Thirty6.
Her core skill is knowing how to oversee big productions and make sure that all the plates keep spinning and the timings
stay on track.
She has previously worked with many of the UK's best network agencies, including Mullen Lowe, Adam & Eve, VCCP and AMV BBDO.
ROBERT BUBER
Art Director/Designer
Robert is an award-winning art director, based in Detroit. Over the years, he's worked with some of the major agencies, like WPP, FCB and DDB, as well as the independents, producing campaigns for clients including Budweiser, Michelob, Ford, Jeep, the Holocaust Memorial Center, the US Army and even produced some idents for the Super Bowl.
GEMMA HOSE
Project Director
With many years of experience in the advertising industry, delivering projects for the likes of Grey, Havas, Adam&EveDDB, Dentsu and more, and more recently leading climate-focused projects in the sustainable food sector, Gemma brings a mix of creative industry expertise, sustainability leadership and a deep passion for making work that matters.
JIMMY HUNTER
Design Director
ANNA BURNS
Cultural Consultant (PR & comms)
Anna works where art, design, fashion, and luxury meet strategic campaigns, fusing culture with brands to connect with influential audiences and build brand equity. She has developed brand partnerships with prestigious institutions including Venice Biennale, Frieze, The Royal Academy, Sadler's Wells, National Theatre and Milan Design Week, as well as with global brands such as IHG, William Grant & Sons, NEOM, Investec, and Sotheby's, to significantly enhance brand positioning and engagement within the HNWI market segment.
DANNY DONOVAN
Media Director
ELECTRA EPAMINONDAS
Influencer Consultant
LEE WILLIAMS
Senior Creative/Art Director
EDWARD COPELAND
Senior Creative/Copywriter
SOPHIE LEWIS
Strategy Director
Sophie has spent most of her career in the best agencies in the world. From BBH, to Mother to AMV, where she has worked on diverse brands from Boots to Levi’s to Starbucks to Sainsbury’s, owning roles as high as CSO (at VMLY&R & M&C Saatchi). She likes getting under the skin of audiences (she calls them ‘people’) and is highly engaged in the health and wellness category.
KERRY ROPER
Design Director
ANDREW ARMANIOUS
Business Director (MENA)
IGNACIOO ROGRIGUEZ
Motion Designer
JOHN CROWTHER
Strategy Director
John's vast experience has mostly come working at big network agencies on brands in financial services, utilities, automotive and the public sector. In 2021 John stepped sideways into the world's largest business consultancy, Deloitte, where he worked with the WSJ helping define their subscription modeling in the US and globally.
DAN GEE
Media Futures Market
RICH KENNEDY
Design Director
LUCIO
Head of Security
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