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When we look to the future of the #advertisingandmarketing industry, we’re always working to make a better place for the next generation of talent. ?? That means taking every opportunity to share. No silver spoons, just gold bars for those willing to bring the bold. So when Breaking and Entering Media reached out to hear how our co-founder Shannon Jones broke into the industry for their Indie Week Series, we said: GET HER A MIC. It starts with knowing how to get attention in a saturated industry (don’t do what everyone else is doing.) Don’t limit yourself to get niched-in (sticking to your ethos will give you runway to grow.) And (of course) if you don’t see what you want to see out there, never be afraid to bet on yourself and do your own thing.? Check out the full #podcast convo with Geno Schellenberger!? ???? https://bit.ly/3D3TeWN Bonus content: find out Shannon’s sleeper karaoke song…any guesses? Anyone in our network want to chime in with your own advice on getting started in the industry? Drop your takes below. As always, the spicier the better. ??

Ad Age knows that *you* need to know about our latest VERB experience with CookUnity. Peep why here ?? https://bit.ly/41hy0wr Thanks for the pick, Tim Nudd + Sabrina Sanchez #itsaVERBjoint #goodVERBSonly

Mmm, yes chef! Did we just serve up some mouth-watering, piping hot, chef made bites through a glori…fied hole in the wall? Yeah, we did that! ???? Our newest client CookUnity came to us for a fresh way to flex their chef-to-food lover subscription service and we just had to cook up something irresistible so that everybody wanted to take a bite. Literally. Open up! Special thanks to our featured chefs Miriam Milord, Einat Admony, Anthony Nichols and Hong Thaimee for serving up foodie fantasies, to our partners at CookUnity Mateo Marietti, Cam Ferrin, Dewi Billano, Maria Candelaria Sigon, Nicole Viton for entrusting us to get spicy, and to team VERB for making every detail of this brand experience extra tasty.? We’re giving out a free sample, in case you didn’t get to taste! #itsaVERBjoint

You know we always keep it ??. We’re going to tell you what we think. That’s why we love a jury! Here’s a sneak peek at which VERB leaders have been called to review, critique, and celebrate the industry’s best work. From judging seasoned creatives to the next generation of talent, here’s where you’ll find us: ??Our co-founder Shannon Jones will be reviewing the next generation of creative talent in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Young Lions Jury. ??HOT off the press, our executive creative director Kindra Meyer ????? will be serving on The Gerety Awards jury focused on the female audience AND the Cannes Young Lions Jury. ??Our co-founder Yadira Harrison will be joining some of the most creative folks in the industry to judge the Creative Review Awards this month.

Love is sweet, but this? This is sizzling. ?? Valentine’s Day might be for couples, but food p*rn? That’s for everybody. We’re helping our partner CookUnity bring something special to downtown Brooklyn - because indulgence has no rules. ??? 4 chefs. 12 exclusive bites. 8 hours of pure-culinary pleasure. Don't be shy… take a peep behind the curtain. ?? ?? February 13 | 11:30 AM – 9 PM ?? Pull up hungry. You won’t regret it. #ItsaVERBjoint

Thanks for including my SB hot take ADWEEK! Too many mascots? PSHAW! Shoutout to my ex-work wife and fave human Kirsten Rutherford, I was 100% honest with this take but I would lie, cheat and steal for you any day boo! Quote below for those hitting that paywall! What do you think about the creative of the ad? It’s a simple, delightful idea which delivers a clear message. I can’t express how difficult simplicity is in our industry. They absolutely nailed it, and created something joyful which we all need more than ever.? Thoughts on talent? Music? The music choice is chef’s kiss; it’s the right tone and vibe, and literally on message. Talent if we’re talking mascots… it’s the Pillsbury Doughboy with that “wheeee” for me dawg. What would you do differently with the ad? My only slight tweak would have been ending with a more surprising mascot vs the cow for a bonus joy bump. And my dream would be an extension where the public can enter any food mascot ever, subservient chicken style, to create their own version. Make my dream come true so I can add the Quizno’s Spongmonkeys pleaseee!? https://lnkd.in/gtXc9E7a

Thank you Ad Age and Lindsay Rittenhouse for printing my hot take! ?? I see you and thank you for addressing how the need for diversity in ads is more crucial than ever with what is happening in this administration. PS My full quote they pulled from is here ;) "Outside of a few casting choices (Michelle Rodriguez bicon clocked), a few gay icons (Cher, Miss Piggy) and Pringle's “call of the moustaches” being high-key gay coded (IYKYK), I have not seen much representation of my LGBTQIA+ fam thus far. Also, even though I’m a Cher mega stan and love her getting her coin, depicting her (or frankly any women) getting burned at the stake right now (in the current state of America and the attack on women’s rights, autonomy and lives) is giving major ICK." Team VERB ALWAYS out here with REAL BARS! xoxox

CookUnity tapped VERB to turn up the heat, and trust us, it’s getting spicy! ????? Stay tuned for something hot, live and tasty?? #ItsaVERBJoint

The best leadership doesn’t check boxes ?. It creates space for people to step in, lead, and grow. At OWN IT Summit, Shannon Jones and Yadira Harrison leaned into what makes our culture work: knowing when to step in and when to step out, building trust, and creating space for people to do their best work. At VERB, we’re not a widget factory. We give our team the space to experiment, own their expertise, and push creative boundaries.??Profitability isn’t just about numbers. It’s about investing in people, fostering organic mentorship, and cultivating a culture that extends beyond full-time employees to everyone who contributes. One key takeaway — intention to detail. ?? It’s not just about the work. It’s about how we show up, how we lead, and how we build something bigger than ourselves. Grateful for the insights, energy ?, and community that made this moment special. #GoodVERBSOnly

ALERT! It’s a VERB re-brand! After seven years of being exclusively “by referral only” and the best-kept-secret behind the jaw-dropping work you saw everywhere, in 2024 our spot got blown up in the best way possible. With all the awards and growth it was time to step into our own light. Allow us to reintroduce ourselves… Welcome to the newer, bolder VERB. ??A vibes-first brand experience agency whose actions create cultural reactions. For every VERB, a reverb impacting people, culture and clients. We call that The VERB Effect — it’s how you know and feel our work as soon as you see it. Every aspect of the rebrand reinforces this positioning, and springs from our roots of being rule breakers and culture makers. This isn’t just a new look, it’s a visual declaration of our show up and show out era, inspired by the energy, action, joy, diversity and collaboration we bring to the world. What’s next? Well let’s just say a lot of your guesses last week weren’t far off….. #itsaVERBjoint