Copacino+Fujikado

09/03/2026

Turns out, the best career advice might also be the simplest: Be genuine. Be yourself.
Our Director of People & Culture, DBT, recently joined AAF’s Career Lab, connecting with emerging talent hungry to learn how to stand out. His advice? If you’re in the room, you already have something valuable to offer. Tell your story. Own what you’re good at. And above all, be yourself.

Because the best way to stand out isn’t to sound like everyone else. It’s to sound like you. 💪🏽

Thanks to AAF Seattle for this meaningful forum and to DBT for representing Copacino Fujikado and helping the next generation of talent find their voice!

08/27/2026

The latest episode of Copacino Fujikado’s podcast series, How I F*cked Up, has dropped! This time, we chat with Valentina Gomez Bravo, Executive Creative Director at University of Washington, about burnout, creative leadership, and letting go after 12 years of agency life.

Live, laugh, love, f*ck up! 😬

Enjoy the full episode:
📺 YouTube: https://loom.ly/RC4NQOo
🎧 Spotify: https://loom.ly/edtJqPk
🎧 Apple: https://loom.ly/e0F5Ke4

08/24/2026

💼 In this installment of The Briefing Room, Brittney Krempl explores the creativity behind media, from solving problems and finding unexpected placements to getting the right work in front of the right people. Because, as we’ve always said at Copacino Fujikado, “creative” is every department.

🗞️ Read Brittney's take here: https://loom.ly/q15DJWM

What does advertising look like through the eyes of the next generation? The Briefing Room is our blog series written by junior, mid-level, and new-to-the-industry teammates capturing the energy, curiosity, ingenuity, and hard-earned lessons that shape careers and perspectives within the industry.

08/20/2026

What happens when you gather a bunch of antisocial, camera-shy people who don’t know how to have fun? 😜
You get the Copacino Fujikado Summer Party! 🥳

On Friday, we cut out early, blew off some steam, and made the most of a perfect Seattle summer day. Huge thanks to Co’s Fun Committee™ for planning such a fun field trip!

08/19/2026

Whether you’re searching for your first role, making a career change, or looking for your next leadership opportunity, the AAF Seattle Career Lab is for you! Join Copacino Fujikado’s Director of People and Culture along with other experienced recruiters and hiring professionals for one-on-one conversations designed to help you take your next step in your advertising and marketing career.

Thursday, August 20 at SURF Cafe. More information here: https://loom.ly/I_0GWvs

08/13/2026

Ben Holman, our Director of Performance Marketing, has a message for marketers: SEO is dead. Well, at least as we knew it. As AI-powered search creates a zero-click world, rankings and traffic are giving way to something new: semantic authority.

Ben breaks down what the shift means for brands and why winning search now depends less on being clicked and more on being understood. Read his article: “SEO Is Dead. Here’s How to Win the Zero-Click Consumer” in Advertisingweek 🔗 https://loom.ly/-KIm1Fg

08/12/2026

SXSW PanelPicker voting is open! 🗳️
Does the modern CEO need to become a creator?

Today’s most dynamic business leaders aren’t just leading companies, they’re leading conversations, building communities, and showing up consistently across platforms. The corner office is no longer enough.

This proposed SXSW session explores why C-suite leaders increasingly need to think and act like creators, and how they can build visibility and influence without turning content creation into a second full-time job.

The conversation with Michael Nyman of ACC, Mark Pasetsky of Mark Allen & Co, and Copacino Fujikado’s Andrew Gall will unpack why public forums are becoming a measure of leadership, how executives can translate their existing voice and priorities to new platforms, and what skills and support they need to develop a sustainable creator cadence.

Think the C-suite is ready for its creator era? Vote for the session in the SXSW PanelPicker!
https://loom.ly/t7nxJ4w

08/12/2026

SXSW PanelPicker voting is open! 🗳️
Big sporting moments can put a city on the world stage, but how do you turn that attention into lasting impact?

As the U.S. prepares to welcome fans for the Women’s World Cup and the Olympics, Stephanie Byington of Visit Seattle and Copacino Fujikado’s Andrew Gall will explore how host cities and sponsors can harness the energy of global sporting events to build community participation, strengthen destination brands, and inspire long-term loyalty.

Their proposed SXSW fireside chat will dig into global awareness marketing, citywide platforms, immersive fan activations, and the strategies that can turn a moment on the world stage into long-term destination growth.

Want to see this conversation at SXSW? Cast your vote in the PanelPicker! https://loom.ly/uIXfyUc

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

Field trip to the ballpark! ⚾️ 🌭⛴️
🔄 please tilt: I couldn't bear to crop this one!