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by Victor Knaap

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March 19 2019

Please join FCC's special session on March 19th with a featured speaker - Victor Knaap CEO of MediaMonks.

Venue: Roppongi Hills Club

Date: March 19th, 2019

RSVP: Please RSVP by March 15th As Seating is Limited to 100 Guests

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Fee: 6,000 yen for FCC members, 8,000 yen for non-FCC members

    Schedule:
  • 18:30 Door open
  • 19:00 Presentations, QA's and free discussion
  • 20:15 Networking reception over food & drink
  • 21:30 End of Evening

1. Navigating the New Era of Advertising How do you navigate an era where brands hire consultancies, consultancies get creative, and creative needs to be cost effective? Victor will dive into the details of integrated production and explain how you can get results in an always-on environment without having to cut back on quality — or creativity. MediaMonks is shaping the future of the creative industry alongside Sir Martin Sorrell, a man with an unprecedented reputation for building successful businesses. The industry is changing, and MediaMonks is a reflection of the changing role of production within the industry landscape.


MediaMonks is a global creative production company, partnering with clients across industries and markets to craft amazing work for leading businesses and brands. Their integrated production capabilities span the entire creative spectrum, covering anything you could possibly want from a production partner, and probably more. From creative campaigns and content to bespoke development and design, MediaMonks works above the line and below the fold at the intersection of creativity and technology. About The Speaker:Victor Knaap, CEO at MediaMonks and Executive Director of S4Capital

Victor Knaap is the Main Monk of MediaMonks. After sailing around the world for a living, Victor became a foundational member of MediaMonks in 2003 — turning a basement boutique into a global business. Under his direction, MediaMonks mushroomed to become one of the most successful creative production companies worldwide. Their world-class work for has been recognized by global advertising and craft awards, winning over 220 FWAs and 128 Cannes Lions to date.

In the summer of 2018, MediaMonks joined forces with Sir Martin Sorrell's S4Capital, followed by MightyHive later that same year. With over 1200 people and 19 international offices, the group is championing a new model and building out the production platform of the future. In addition to MediaMonks, Victor is Executive Director of S4Capital, a board member of charity GET IT DONE as well as an advisory board member of IAB NL. His business acumen makes him an opinion leader for the digital industry at large and a sought-after speaker at international events such as Spikes Asia, Campaign360, and Dubai Lynx. To top off an eventful year, Victor was listed in AdAge's Creativity All-Stars 2018 – alongside the likes of Yuri Suzuki, LeBron James and Reese Witherspoon – and was chosen by his peers as Adformatie's Person of the Year 2018.