Advertising's Tough Love ❤️: Cairo Kenan Marsh on Reviving Industry Passion

In this episode of Loud and Clear, host Francisco Cárdenas interviews Cairo Kenan Marsh, an experienced advertising professional and founder of the agency relativ*. The conversation covers Cairo's journey from working at major agencies like DDB and FCB to starting his own agency in Japan.

They discuss the allure of the advertising industry, the competitive nature of pitching for new business, and the need for more love and respect within the industry. The discussion also delves into the evolving agency model, the importance of building long-term consumer relationships, and the potential future of value-based pricing in advertising.

Cairo emphasizes the significance of understanding and solving fundamental business and human problems rather than chasing the latest trends. This episode is a deep dive into the complexities and opportunities within the advertising world.

Guest:⁠⁠ Cairo Kenan Marsh, Founder & Executive Partner at relativ*

Producer:⁠⁠Rolf Ruiz⁠⁠, Digital Strategist, Creative Technologist & Agricultor at ⁠⁠LERMA/⁠⁠

Host:⁠⁠Francisco Cardenas⁠⁠, Principal of Digital and Social Strategy at ⁠⁠LERMA/⁠⁠

Music: Rolf Ruiz