Jim Ingram, Ben Couzens and Adam Ferrier launch new Melbourne agency THINKERBELL
Following their departure from Cummins&Partners in March, Adam Ferrier (left), Jim Ingram (centre) and Ben Couzens (right), the trio have announced the launch of THINKERBELL.
THINKERBELL is the combination of two wonderful characters in history, The Thinker and Tinkerbell. Together they represent the coming together of scientific enquiry and brilliant creativity – or as we like to call it ‘Measured Magic’. THINKERBELL is a new agency filled with Thinkers and Tinkers who enjoy building brand led ideas throughout the entire customer experience, from insights to execution.
THINKERBELL is founded by three of the most well-respected leaders in the industry, being Ferrier, Ingram and Couzens. The three have built a strong reputation in the marketplace for insight led ground-breaking ideas for many of Australia’s leading brands. Their collective experience includes leadership roles at some of the country’s most admired agencies such as Naked Communications, Cummins & Partners, and Clemenger BBDO – each of which were Agency of The Year Grand Prix winners during their respective times in those agencies (correlation or causation – who can say.)
The founding trio have helped create some of the most effective and awarded work in Australia, and indeed the world, including Bonds BOOBS, Steal Bansky, Cadbury ‘It’s No Picnic’, Share a Coke, and Schweppes ‘Burst’.
Says Couzens: “We thrive on making great work. We always have. And I’m not just talking about the campaigns that have won the big awards. Having our own agency now gives us the freedom to get to great ideas in new ways and importantly have fun doing it.”
Ingram said of the launch: “I couldn’t be happier that we’re doing our own thing and my mum is particularly chuffed. We’re creating an agency that hits the sweet spot for what businesses need these days and a working environment great people will be drawn to. There will probably be a launch party down the track, and some more information about what we are up to will follow, but for now we just want to let you know the shingle is out, and we’re open for business.”
When asked, Elon Musk and Dolly Parton said, “I think we’re at the dawn of a new era…” “…what a way to make a living”.
For further information, you can check out their website at THINKERBELL.com contact hello@THINKERBELL.com, or call Adam direct on 0413 633 344. To follow their trials and tribulations and unabashed self-promotion follow @thinkerbellads on Twitter, and @thinkerbellpics on Instagram.
24 Comments
Applying the creative firepower to heir own brand.
This is good.
This is good.
When asked, Elon Musk and Dolly Parton said, “I think we’re at the dawn of a new era…” “…what a way to make a living”.
The level of random quirkiness in this press release is on par with a Comicon convention.
All the very best, gentlemen
Congrats team
Go get em tigers.
Its always great to see new businesses open – our industry would die if it wasn’t for new agencies breathing new life into it.
I have nothing but respect for those who put their balls on the line and ‘give it a go!’
Good luck.
Congrats guys! Keep those mash up quotes coming.
Good luck, guys! So refreshing to see a bit of optimism and another start-up. Looking forward to some great work.
Stand back, this could get dangerous.
Nice to see something new, liking the concept so far.
Congratulations boys. You are going to do great things.
Congratulations fellas! So good to hear!
Best of luck, guys! Love the name.
All the best Jim and Ben. The town needs a bit more creative competition.
Cheers Tony
Supercool.
The name didn’t need explaining – except for the hard-of-thinking, and they don’t count.
Great stuff, just what the industry and Melbourne needs. All the best boys.
Incredible news fellas, congrats. Cannot wait to see the crazed creative emerge from Tinkerbell’s walls!
Great stuff, friends. Have a dip. You’ll smash it.
Hugs, Caps
Brilliant brilliant. This’ll be huge.
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Probably wise to back off a bit on the medication.