In this episode of the podcast, John Sampogna, CEO and co-founder of Wondersauce, shares the inspiring journey of his modern advertising agency, which has grown from a two-person startup to a thriving team of over 100. He highlights the agency's holistic approach to brand building, which seamlessly combines storytelling with targeted media strategies. John stresses the need for a well-rounded marketing plan that balances top-of-funnel brand awareness with bottom-of-funnel performance marketing. He also points out often-overlooked channels like Connected TV, hyper-local out-of-home advertising, and independent podcasts. The discussion delves into effective strategies for creating engaging brand narratives and underscores the significance of speed and agility in the relationships between agencies and their clients.