Under the banner of Adformatie Academy we organise a Masterclass for creative agencies on Friday, 11th November. The theme is ‘Positioning and Growth Strategy’. Tickets are going fast. However, there are still a number of places available.

It’s been a month since the SXSW Interactive Festival in Austin, Texas. Time to look back. I was there to connect with my network, but also as Chairman of the Dutch Digital Design foundation. We organised ‘The Future of Experiences’ for 200 attendees. Below a brief account of my time in Austin, as well as the post-SXSW event in Pakhuis de Zwijger, Amsterdam.

Top ranking in two lists of influential people in the media- and agency world: No 6 in the Ad Agency 50 list and No 52 in the Complete DeMedia 100 list. A great recognition by colleagues in the industry.

I moved to Capital C Amsterdam this month - the new creative hub of the city - located in the former Diamond Exchange. A beautiful building, full of character. The editorial team of the Dutch marketing trade publication Adformatie and marketing trade associations like VIA Nederland, MWG and ADCN are also located here.

On the occasion of my anniversary, 10 years of specializing in positioning and growth strategy, Dutch leading press title Adformatie published a beautiful three-page interview. With quotes from respected peers Wesley ter Haar (MediaMonks), Annemieke Deering (Dutch Digital Agencies), Gert Franke (Clever°Franke), Tijmen Mulder (Robot Kittens) and Liza Enebeis (Studio Dumbar).