200+ Years Of Collective
Marcom Leadership Experience

Harnsessing Expertise into Revolutionzing Purpose-Led IDEAL Brands

Our global and regional leaders, multicultural teams, consultants, and partners in Marcom, Advertising, Media, and Film Production Networks boast over 200 years of collective experience, harnessed from both the Western and Eastern Hemispheres. This expertise stems from holding C-level positions in top global advertising and media network agencies, as well as senior leadership roles in marketing for premier international and regional brands. Today, they are integral to our Marcom Network Companies, driving the Knight Odyssey of transformative brand success by cultivating, humanizing, and nurturing purpose-led IDEAL brands that not only conquer their marketplaces but also inspire action and create meaningful change to shape the world.

Marcom Odyssey:
A Legacy To Impact

Showcasing the breadth of companies, brand exposure and expertise brought by our leadership, global knights and multicultural teams at the network, partners, and Marcom consultants who have served these brands throughout their ongoing journeys in the marketing, advertising, and media industries.

Collective & Collaborative Portfolio Past & Current

Our Cultural DNA
The Essence That Inspires Action

Our Cultural DNA.

Culturally Led

We believe in cultural diversity. It is people of different races, religions, nationalities, and communities coming together for a singular purpose: to shape communities and make the world a better place to live. This unity of diverse perspectives inspires action and drives meaningful change.

We believe the journey to cultivating an ideal brand begins with a rigorous cultural branding strategy, driven by clear and measurable goals and rooted in a meaningful brand purpose. This approach crafts inspiring brand cultures that not only achieve success but also inspire action and drive positive change.

Strategic Driven

Creatively Diversified

Working together in a group that celebrates diversity is an invaluable experience, igniting the team to cultivate creativity. This diversity fuels innovative thinking and inspires us to craft purpose-driven solutions that resonate deeply and inspire action.

We believe in unity through cultural diversity, where humans unite to create soulful work that adds value to people’s lives. Our commitment to humanizing brands ensures that our work not only touches hearts but also inspires action and shapes a better world.

Humanly Soulful
Our Cultural Knights:
The Revolutionary Odyssey

Architects of Humanizing. Revolutionizing. Ideal-Led. Branding & Communications

EHMER KIRMANI | 0DYSSEY

FOUNDER | CHIEF CREATIVE KNIGHT & FILMMAKER

Ehmer Kirmani is a visionary creative leader, brand imagery architect, filmmaker, and storyteller at heart, whose forward-thinking approach has redefined the landscape of branding and communications.

Through his strategic purpose, cultural branding methodology, and leadership, Ehmer, along with the global knight voyagers within the Marcom Network, has consistently humanized brands, transforming them into powerful entities that inspire action and drive meaningful change in the world.

With over two decades of diverse, multicultural experience, he has been the catalyst behind the successful transformation of global and regional brands, navigating their branding voyages and imagery odysseys to craft communications that resonate deeply with audiences and inspire action. Among them, a few have won the best global and regional communication of the year awards.

In collaboration with clients’ winning teams and his global knights, Ehmer has nurtured brands through transformative journeys, evolving them into iconic cultural phenomena that not only lead their marketplaces but also shape the cultures within them.

Ehmer believes that a brand is much more than a logo or a product; it’s a movement, a philosophy, a force capable of shaping the world. Every brand has a story, and every story holds the power to inspire, change perspectives, and make a tangible difference in people’s lives.

Ehmer’s professional odyssey is a testament to harnessing the transformative power of ideas and creativity in fostering positive, meaningful change to cultivate Ideal-Led Brands. His work revolves around creative transformation and reshaping perceptions, achieved by humanizing brands through navigating the cultural branding voyage with revolutionary branding, inspiring imagery, and captivating storytelling—fueled by distinct brand cultures that inspire action. For Ehmer, successful brands are, fundamentally, successful cultural stories—narratives that allow brands to thrive in their markets, resonate deeply, and inspire actions that create unique cultural identities.

The guiding philosophy of Ehmer Kirmani is encapsulated in his belief that “Your Brand Culture Has The Power To Shape The World.” This belief is the heartbeat of the Brand Culture Network ethos, driving a revolutionary creative odyssey that not only transforms brand imagery but also humanizes brands with a distinctive culture that inspires action and plays a meaningful role in people’s lives to shape the world.

Ehmer’s journey began with strategic leadership roles at Grey Worldwide, where he honed his expertise in branding and communication before pursuing his dream odyssey in 2005. He embarked on a path of entrepreneurial creativity and film direction, navigating various ventures that reflect his passion for branding, creativity, storytelling, and cinematic art.

Driven by a purpose-led odyssey, Ehmer united his powerhouse ventures and partnerships, bringing together global knight leaders and multicultural teams from the advertising, marketing, media, and film communities across both the Western and Eastern hemispheres. His visionary collaboration established the world’s first independent ‘A Brand-First Marcom Network’ under one integrated umbrella to navigate the voyage of cultivating Ideal-Led Brands.

Under his inspired leadership and strategic direction, the global teams at A Brand-First Marcom Network have delivered a series of successful 360º integrated marketing and advertising campaigns. These brand odysseys, from communication to experiential and engaging journeys, have not only captivated audiences and inspired action but have also propelled leading international and regional multi-billion-revenue brands to new heights, solidifying their status as industry leaders and cultural icons.

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LAUR BARBU

CO-FOUNDER & ECD

With over 20 years of advertising and branding experience, Laur Barbu is not only our co-founder and executive creative director but also the go-to expert for international campaigns. Starting his career as a copywriter, Laur quickly realized that branding and concept development offered a richer and more impactful creative experience. Over the years, he has ascended to senior roles as a creative copywriter, associate creative director, and creative director at renowned international advertising agencies.

Laur has been instrumental in developing successful branding and launch campaigns for global audiences, earning numerous prestigious advertising awards, including the Effie Awards and Cannes Lions, as a testament to his creativity and effectiveness. His work has significantly contributed to the success of campaigns for major brands such as Audi, Opel, SEAT, Chevrolet, Vodafone, T-Mobile, Dunhill, Davidoff, Rizla, PokerStars, Unilever, WWF, Real Madrid C.F., and F.C. Barcelona.

Chances are, if you’ve seen memorable campaigns for these brands, Laur was a key member of the creative team, driving the creative strategy and ideation as a creative director while working at top global agencies like Ogilvy & Mather, DDB, Scholz & Friends, and TBWA. His extensive experience and award-winning work continue to shape the creative direction at Brand Culture Network, where he leads with innovation and an unyielding passion for branding and storytelling.

At Brand Culture Network, Laur collaborates closely with our creative leader and Chief Knight, Ehmer Kirmani, to cultivate a culture of nurturing the next generation of young creative talents within the network. Together, they are committed to transforming these creative souls into future industry leaders while continuing to drive the creative revolution that shapes purpose-led Ideal brands.

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2023

A Brand-First Branding Agency

Revolutionizing Brand Experiences Through Soulful Design.

2005

A Brand-First Creative Agency

Storytelling with a Purpose

2006

A Brand-First Activation Agency

Interactive Stories, Inspiring Engagement

2008

A Brand-First Digital Agency

Immersive Stories, Inspiring Experience

2009

A Brand-First Production Agency

Captivating Stories, Inspiring Imagery

2013

A Brand-First Sports Agency

Unforgettable Live Experience

2014

A Brand-First Gaming Agency

Thrilling Stories, Inspiring Play

2019

A Brand-First Content Agency

Amaze With Engaging Content.

2020

A Brand-First Shopper Agency

Connect Brands, Drive Sales

2022

A Brand-First Marcom Network

Cultivating Ideal Brands

2023

A Brand-First Branding Agency

Revolutionizing Brand Experiences Through Soulful Design.