What is your perfect weekend?

Something quiet and peaceful. A relaxing couple of days on the coast I think.

Where is your favourite place in the world?

One of the most interesting places that I have had the pleasure of visiting is Hong Kong. I would fully recommend all to go, wonderful place

If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

32. Old enough to be taken seriously, but young enough to not have to be!

Last book your read and film you watched and would recommend?

Book: ‘Behind Closed Doors’ Good book, bit of a psychological thriller, gets you thinking. Give it a go!

Film: ‘Chocolat’ Enjoyed it Dame Judi and Johnny Depp are great in it. Basically, a chocolate shop in France, next to a church, the shop’s open on a Sunday and the story unfolds.

I’d recommend them both!

Who is your inspiration?

Steve Jobs. An exceptional thinker and an individual who has driven the world of technology forward. Unique.

What is most adventurous thing you’ve done?

I had the great pleasure of island hopping across Greece. Adventurous, great fun and wonderful memories.

If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Chicken Madras. Delicious!

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing that you would buy?

A holiday. A very long, luxurious holiday.

What is creativity to you?

The ability to convey a massage, beautifully.

Let’s find out a little more

What is your perfect weekend?

I love to walk, so for me it would be going out with my walking club, stopping off for a pub lunch (mid-way of course, or maybe slightly earlier!) Then getting home, cooking a nice evening meal and eating it! Quite a lot of food involved!

Where is your favourite place in the world?

I loved visiting Thailand and would fully recommend to everyone. Enjoyed the warm weather, the great people and of course the food!

If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

I’d say 30 I think. Before I had kids (who I love dearly) when I could go travelling with my husband.

Last book your read and film you watched and would recommend?

Film: ‘Blade Runner’ was the last film I watched as a reminder before the second film comes out (it’s released very soon and I’m excited)

Book: ‘Friend Request’ by Lara Marshall. She is a local Tonbridge mum and a fantastic author. I’m in a local book club so get to enjoy a variety of books and this was certainly a good read.

Who is your inspiration?

It’s not just one person. My mum, my husband Elliot and my two boys. They give me the inspiration for what I do everyday.

What is most adventurous thing you’ve done?

There’s a few things, but I can’t choose. I’ve been canoeing down the Ardelle River, jumped off cliffs in Ibiza (into water!), walked a marathon over the Seven Sisters and most recently started standing on my head in yoga!

If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Apples!

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing that you would buy?

A Goldendoodle. Once I’ve bought the dog, we’d need a bigger house so I’d build that, designed by husband of course.

What is creativity to you?

Thinking differently or solving visual puzzles to communicate an idea. It always needs to look nice as well!

So, who is he?

What is your perfect weekend?

Well, I’ve got two dogs and I love the seaside…so, the seaside with the dogs! Throw in an ice cream maybe, sounds alright to me.

Where is your favourite place in the world?

I’ve spoken to everyone about this. They’ve mentioned far flung destinations from South Africa to Cuba. For me it’s simply my sofa from 9pm onward. Perfect!

If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

Probably 24 or 25. My group of friends were amazing. Fun and very creative!

Last book your read and film you watched and would recommend?

Film: Can I say TV program rather than film? Because I’ve been watching Westworld. Brilliant series about robots becoming self-aware.

Book: ‘Lumen Developer Guide’

Would I recommend? Well Westworld was great but the Lumen Development Guide lacked the vision of a dystopian future I tend to look for in art!

Who is your inspiration?

Dad.

What is most adventurous thing you’ve done?

(For anyone who knows Wayne, you will probably know his story. If you want to find out, you’re best asking Wayne himself! He was young and adventurous, let’s leave it there!)

If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Everyday? Something light!

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing that you would buy?

My youth! Is it possible to buy that back yet?

What is creativity to you?

Loud guitars and cigarettes!

What is your perfect weekend?

Ditching the cleaning/shopping/washing/ironing and so on and getting out into the countryside or to the beach in the summer, long walks, building sandcastles, bike rides, pub lunches etc.

Where is your favourite place in the world?

I haven’t travelled a great deal but I loved South Africa, particularly the Shamwari Game Reserve, just heaven. So fascinating to see the wild animals in their own environment. Beautiful landscapes, great food and lovely people.

If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

What a scary thought! Ekkkkk! I live in the now not the past or stuck in a moment. Can I pass please?

Last book your read and film you watched and would recommend?

Film: Gerard’s Game (Netflix) – It was good, I’m not normally fond of thriller/horror but this was a good watch.

Book: ‘All the light we cannot see’ by Anthony Doerr. I have a love for history (especially modern history) so this tale set in world war 2 is right up my street.

Who is your inspiration?

My kids. Even when you’re exhausted, stressed and generally grumpy they can always make me smile and strive to better myself.

What is most adventurous thing you’ve done?

Every day is a new adventure.

If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Lasagne, every single day! In fact, that’s dinner sorted!

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing that you would buy?

My kids (who are still primary school age) a home each and keep them for when they are ready to move out which will be never!!!!

What is creativity to you?

Seeing what is in front of me and creating something new from it.

What is your perfect weekend?

Sleeping in (never happens), a long lunch in a nice restaurant, visiting somewhere new and exciting (preferably outdoors) with time left over for reading and maybe a film at the cinema!

Where is your favourite place in the world?

I’ve got to say Barbados. Amazing part of the world!

If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

I would say, the age I am now (39!) You’ve got to live in the present haven’t you?

Last book your read and film you watched and would recommend?

Well, my favourite book is Camino Island written by John Grisham. I’d thoroughly recommend getting a copy. Film, I’d say Patriot’s Day. Well worth a watch, however it is rather depressing. I warned you!

Who is your inspiration?

Most definitely my parents.

What is most adventurous thing you’ve done?

I’ve had some fantastic times in America. The most adventurous of these would be the helicopter flight that I took over the Grand Canyon. Unreal experience.

If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Olives followed by more olives!

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing that you would buy?

I’d purchase a beautiful holiday home on a beach. Paradise!

What is creativity to you?

Changing the way that people look at the world.

Last week I attended an event and Ant spoke about team work, the power of the individual and how it influences the results of a team, go and see him when you get the chance! Anyway, this got me thinking about our own team at ib3 and how we operate as a unit but also, more importantly, how we integrate within other teams.

Our Strength is Our Dynamism

We are not a ‘jack-of-all trades’ kind of agency, we specialise in three areas; design and brand creative, technical development and campaign generation. Now, these areas are very diverse and we see this as a fantastic strength. We have three specialist teams, with three specialist skill sets but we don’t work in silos. We learn from each other, we develop new thinking, we constantly evolve to ensure that we are dynamic and contemporary. Does this happen with in your business? If not, can it? We pride ourselves on having very strong, specialist individuals. The sum of this team is far greater than the individual parts. That’s because we have a very inquisitive and supportive business culture.

Three Specialisms, One Team

We are not just a PPC agency, or a web development agency or a design agency, we encompass all of this, but with no loss of quality, experience or expertise. How do we do this? Simple, by having the best, highly motivated, empowered team members who don’t settle for anything less than the outstanding. The benefit of having such strong, influential colleagues is that the pace of learning and the resource available to us is superior. A result of this is the ability to think ‘outside the box’. There are no stupid questions at ib3. We promote and inquisitive nature in our team, if you don’t ask, how will you ever know the answer? What we love is web developers asking graphic designers for advice. PPC managers running ideas past web designers. That’s how we improve.

Integration

The above culture of learning, challenging and adaption is not only integral to our team, but also to how we work with our clients. Integration with our clients is vital, it’s the most important part of what we do. We are, in some ways, an extension of their own marketing team and as such we are a member of that team. This leads me on to the point…finally!

Choose Your Agency As If You’re Choosing A New Team Member

When you’re looking for an agency, it’s quite difficult I suppose. Who offers the best service? Who has the most initiative? Which agency has the greatest impact? etc. But for us, one of the most important factors to consider, is can the agency slot into your business and add value? Will they push and promote your team in the right direction? This separates great agencies from good agencies.

To summarise, we are firm believers in the power of our team. A team with very differing expertise, that come together to be simply outstanding!

Thanks for reading.

Adam

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Spending time with my family by the sea, followed by a great meal with the finest wine.

Where is your favourite place in the world?

As a child we had many holidays in Sidmouth, Devon.
Not a great deal happens there, but I always have fond memories of those holidays.

If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

Wow that is real tough one. Having two children, I would never want my life without them.
But I would say 21. Life was very simple, no pressures and no stresses.
I had just met my now wife and building our relationship was a great time.
Oh yes, the sun shone every single day then as well!!

Last book your read and film you watched and would recommend?

I am neither a great reader of books nor an avid film fan.
However, the books I do like to read are autobiographies; the last one was David Jason – My Life on Screen.
I had to think really hard about great films. I remember watching Silence of the Lambs in a New York hotel.
A great film.

Who is your inspiration?

My father was a hard worker who provided for our family, and was always there for us.
I would be proud to be just a little like him.

What is most adventurous thing you’ve done?

I have never climbed Everest or jumped out of an aircraft so….
Back in 1996 I was made redundant, I had a young family and no job.
Realising that there such thing as job security, I moved into the box room and started what is now ib3.
It has been a roller-coaster ride, but I wouldn’t change a thing.

If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Can I say Antipasto – if not Moussaka

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing that you would buy?

A luxurious boat. I would probably sell it very quickly, but I have always been attracted to the sea.

What is creativity to you?

Something that is original, memorable and makes me smile.

What is your perfect weekend?

Get up and have a lovely light healthy breakfast (sausage, hash browns, grilled tomato, beans, toast, bacon, fried egg and mushrooms) washed down with a healthy drink (milkshake). Then a drive out to the countryside for vigorous exercise (gentle walk) before stopping off at a local country pub for refreshing healthy beverages (beer) and a salad (pie). 

Where is your favourite place in the world?

The Atherton Tablelands in Queensland, Australia. 

If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?

22 and three quarters: No school (I didn’t enjoy school), difficult teenage years are behind you and you can drink and drive. Well, not together obviously. 

Last book you read and film you watched and would you recommend?

The Internet is a Playground by David Thorne is a hilarious book. Last film I watched was Mirrors with Kiefer Sutherland. It made me jump! If I had to recommend one film to see though, it would be Dunkirk. You have to see it at the cinema though and preferably an IMAX/ISENSE screen. Or Passengers; that was good too. 

Who is your inspiration?

Tough question, I’m not sure. Not Donald Trump or Kim Jong-un. Unless Kim’s reading this, in which case he’s ace.

What is the most adventurous thing you’ve done?

Deep sea diving at the Great Barrier Reef with Wally the Humphead Maori Wrasse.

If you had to eat one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Roast potatoes, but only if they are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I’m very particular about my potatoes.

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing that you would buy?

You mean after I have donated to charity and provided for a small orphanage? Probably an Audi R8 or a BMW i8, and an iPhone 8. Or something else ending in 8.

If you would like to know anymore about Jamie, ask him jamie@ib3.uk Nothing too personal though!