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Why Lean, Hub-Based Teams Are the Future of Integrated Digital Agencies

4 min read

Written by

Adyam Markos 

Director Rkos Agency Group 

Enter the lean, hub-based team

In an increasingly digitised world, the traditional agency model with its sprawling offices and rigid structures often struggles to keep pace. For an integrated digital agency, the need for agility, cost-efficiency, and global reach is paramount. Enter the lean, hub-based team – a model that leverages strategic city locations to create a powerful, adaptable, and ultimately more effective operational framework.

Strategic Anchors for Global Reach

The choice of “city hubs” is not arbitrary; it’s a strategic decision that unlocks a multitude of advantages:

 

  • Access to Diverse Talent Pools: Major cities are vibrant melting pots of creativity and expertise. Setting up hubs in key metropolitan areas provides access to a wider range of specialised digital professionals, from SEO experts and content strategists to UX designers and data analysts. This diversity of skills is vital for an integrated agency that needs to offer a holistic suite of services.
  • Proximity to Clients and Partners: Being embedded within active business centres allows for easier in-person meetings, fostering stronger client relationships and facilitating collaborative partnerships. While digital communication is powerful, the occasional face-to-face interaction can build trust and deepen understanding in ways a video call cannot.
  • Bridging International Boundaries: Multiple city hubs, strategically placed across different time zones, are a game-changer for international operations. This distributed model enables seamless handover of projects, ensuring continuous progress around the clock. A team in London can kick off a campaign, pass it to a team in New York, and then to a team in Singapore, maximising productivity and minimising delays for global clients.

Micro-Interactions and Tech Integration: The Human-Digital Synergy

The true genius of this model lies in its ability to marry the efficiency of technology with the irreplaceable value of human connection.

 

  • Leveraging Tech for Macro-Efficiency: Cloud-based collaboration tools, project management software, video conferencing, and AI-powered analytics become the backbone of operations. These technologies facilitate seamless communication, track progress, and provide data-driven insights across all hubs, regardless of geographical distance.
  • Micro-Interactions for Deeper Connection: While technology handles the broad strokes, the occasional in-person “micro-interaction” within each hub is crucial. These informal coffee breaks, quick brainstorming sessions, or casual check-ins build camaraderie, foster a strong team culture, and allow for the nuanced communication that’s often lost in purely digital exchanges. These small moments prevent isolation and ensure teams remain cohesive and motivated.
  • Enabling Innovation: The combination of digital fluidity and localised human connection creates an environment ripe for innovation. Ideas can be shared globally through digital platforms, refined through collaborative tech tools, and then discussed and iterated upon in person within the hubs, leading to more robust and creative solutions.

 

 

Louis Vuitton

Work: LV Holiday

Fighting right-wing populism with beer pricing.

Insight

Founded ten years ago with the goal of diversifying Germany’s beer landscape, BRLO brews a wide range of beers in the name of openness.

But during this decade of inclusive, norm-breaking craft beers and initiatives, something else has been brewing in Germany: The rise of right-wing populism.

Idea

When Germans open their hearts, BRLO open their taps.

On the week of the federal election, BRLO will take a stand for an open Germany by introducing a new way of pricing their beer. The less people vote for the right-wing populist party, the less they will pay for their beer.
A simple yet powerful mechanic designed to remind people that beer is good, but openness is even better.

Our 10th anniversary isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. We believe in a Germany that is open, tolerant and diverse, so we aim to mobilise people to stand against hate and exclusion, one beer at a time.

Katharina Kurz, Managing Director and Co-Founder, BRLO

Insight

Every political campaign starts in the streets.

Launched on the day of BRLO’s anniversary party, the next morning Berliners woke up to posters, mobile out-of-home and social posts colouring the city to initiate the conversation. On election day, the 23rd of February, the campaign will culminate, hopefully with BRLO giving away their beer almost for free, cheering to a more open Germany.

SKIMS

Welcome Every Body

Fighting right-wing populism with beer pricing.

Insight

Founded ten years ago with the goal of diversifying Germany’s beer landscape, BRLO brews a wide range of beers in the name of openness.

But during this decade of inclusive, norm-breaking craft beers and initiatives, something else has been brewing in Germany: The rise of right-wing populism.

Idea

When Germans open their hearts, BRLO open their taps.

On the week of the federal election, BRLO will take a stand for an open Germany by introducing a new way of pricing their beer. The less people vote for the right-wing populist party, the less they will pay for their beer.
A simple yet powerful mechanic designed to remind people that beer is good, but openness is even better.

Our 10th anniversary isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. We believe in a Germany that is open, tolerant and diverse, so we aim to mobilise people to stand against hate and exclusion, one beer at a time.

Katharina Kurz, Managing Director and Co-Founder, BRLO

Insight

Every political campaign starts in the streets.

Launched on the day of BRLO’s anniversary party, the next morning Berliners woke up to posters, mobile out-of-home and social posts colouring the city to initiate the conversation. On election day, the 23rd of February, the campaign will culminate, hopefully with BRLO giving away their beer almost for free, cheering to a more open Germany.

Delta Air Lines

Soar to new heights

Fighting right-wing populism with beer pricing.

Insight

Founded ten years ago with the goal of diversifying Germany’s beer landscape, BRLO brews a wide range of beers in the name of openness.

But during this decade of inclusive, norm-breaking craft beers and initiatives, something else has been brewing in Germany: The rise of right-wing populism.

Idea

When Germans open their hearts, BRLO open their taps.

On the week of the federal election, BRLO will take a stand for an open Germany by introducing a new way of pricing their beer. The less people vote for the right-wing populist party, the less they will pay for their beer.

A simple yet powerful mechanic designed to remind people that beer is good, but openness is even better.

Our 10th anniversary isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. We believe in a Germany that is open, tolerant and diverse, so we aim to mobilise people to stand against hate and exclusion, one beer at a time.

Katharina Kurz, Managing Director and Co-Founder, BRLO

Insight

Every political campaign starts in the streets.

Launched on the day of BRLO’s anniversary party, the next morning Berliners woke up to posters, mobile out-of-home and social posts colouring the city to initiate the conversation. On election day, the 23rd of February, the campaign will culminate, hopefully with BRLO giving away their beer almost for free, cheering to a more open Germany.

Netflix

It’s What’s Inside – The Game

Fighting right-wing populism with beer pricing.

Insight

Founded ten years ago with the goal of diversifying Germany’s beer landscape, BRLO brews a wide range of beers in the name of openness.

But during this decade of inclusive, norm-breaking craft beers and initiatives, something else has been brewing in Germany: The rise of right-wing populism.

Idea

When Germans open their hearts, BRLO open their taps.

On the week of the federal election, BRLO will take a stand for an open Germany by introducing a new way of pricing their beer. The less people vote for the right-wing populist party, the less they will pay for their beer.
A simple yet powerful mechanic designed to remind people that beer is good, but openness is even better.

Our 10th anniversary isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. We believe in a Germany that is open, tolerant and diverse, so we aim to mobilise people to stand against hate and exclusion, one beer at a time.

Katharina Kurz, Managing Director and Co-Founder, BRLO

Insight

Every political campaign starts in the streets.

Launched on the day of BRLO’s anniversary party, the next morning Berliners woke up to posters, mobile out-of-home and social posts colouring the city to initiate the conversation. On election day, the 23rd of February, the campaign will culminate, hopefully with BRLO giving away their beer almost for free, cheering to a more open Germany.

Sony BRAVIA

Cinema is Coming Home

Fighting right-wing populism with beer pricing.

Insight

Founded ten years ago with the goal of diversifying Germany’s beer landscape, BRLO brews a wide range of beers in the name of openness.

But during this decade of inclusive, norm-breaking craft beers and initiatives, something else has been brewing in Germany: The rise of right-wing populism.

Idea

When Germans open their hearts, BRLO open their taps.

On the week of the federal election, BRLO will take a stand for an open Germany by introducing a new way of pricing their beer. The less people vote for the right-wing populist party, the less they will pay for their beer.
A simple yet powerful mechanic designed to remind people that beer is good, but openness is even better.

Our 10th anniversary isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. We believe in a Germany that is open, tolerant and diverse, so we aim to mobilise people to stand against hate and exclusion, one beer at a time.

Katharina Kurz, Managing Director and Co-Founder, BRLO

Insight

Every political campaign starts in the streets.

Launched on the day of BRLO’s anniversary party, the next morning Berliners woke up to posters, mobile out-of-home and social posts colouring the city to initiate the conversation. On election day, the 23rd of February, the campaign will culminate, hopefully with BRLO giving away their beer almost for free, cheering to a more open Germany.

BIRKENSTOCK

The Imprints of Time

Fighting right-wing populism with beer pricing.

Insight

Founded ten years ago with the goal of diversifying Germany’s beer landscape, BRLO brews a wide range of beers in the name of openness.

But during this decade of inclusive, norm-breaking craft beers and initiatives, something else has been brewing in Germany: The rise of right-wing populism.

Idea

When Germans open their hearts, BRLO open their taps.

On the week of the federal election, BRLO will take a stand for an open Germany by introducing a new way of pricing their beer. The less people vote for the right-wing populist party, the less they will pay for their beer.
A simple yet powerful mechanic designed to remind people that beer is good, but openness is even better.

Our 10th anniversary isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. We believe in a Germany that is open, tolerant and diverse, so we aim to mobilise people to stand against hate and exclusion, one beer at a time.

Katharina Kurz, Managing Director and Co-Founder, BRLO

Insight

Every political campaign starts in the streets.

Launched on the day of BRLO’s anniversary party, the next morning Berliners woke up to posters, mobile out-of-home and social posts colouring the city to initiate the conversation. On election day, the 23rd of February, the campaign will culminate, hopefully with BRLO giving away their beer almost for free, cheering to a more open Germany.

BK’

Diamonds, Tears and Faces to Forget

Fighting right-wing populism with beer pricing.

Insight

Founded ten years ago with the goal of diversifying Germany’s beer landscape, BRLO brews a wide range of beers in the name of openness.

But during this decade of inclusive, norm-breaking craft beers and initiatives, something else has been brewing in Germany: The rise of right-wing populism.

Idea

When Germans open their hearts, BRLO open their taps.

On the week of the federal election, BRLO will take a stand for an open Germany by introducing a new way of pricing their beer. The less people vote for the right-wing populist party, the less they will pay for their beer.
A simple yet powerful mechanic designed to remind people that beer is good, but openness is even better.

Our 10th anniversary isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. We believe in a Germany that is open, tolerant and diverse, so we aim to mobilise people to stand against hate and exclusion, one beer at a time.

Katharina Kurz, Managing Director and Co-Founder, BRLO

Insight

Every political campaign starts in the streets.

Launched on the day of BRLO’s anniversary party, the next morning Berliners woke up to posters, mobile out-of-home and social posts colouring the city to initiate the conversation. On election day, the 23rd of February, the campaign will culminate, hopefully with BRLO giving away their beer almost for free, cheering to a more open Germany.

Coca-Cola

A brighter way

Fighting right-wing populism with beer pricing.

Insight

Founded ten years ago with the goal of diversifying Germany’s beer landscape, BRLO brews a wide range of beers in the name of openness.

But during this decade of inclusive, norm-breaking craft beers and initiatives, something else has been brewing in Germany: The rise of right-wing populism.

Idea

When Germans open their hearts, BRLO open their taps.

On the week of the federal election, BRLO will take a stand for an open Germany by introducing a new way of pricing their beer. The less people vote for the right-wing populist party, the less they will pay for their beer.
A simple yet powerful mechanic designed to remind people that beer is good, but openness is even better.

Our 10th anniversary isn’t just a celebration; it’s a call to action. We believe in a Germany that is open, tolerant and diverse, so we aim to mobilise people to stand against hate and exclusion, one beer at a time.

Katharina Kurz, Managing Director and Co-Founder, BRLO

Insight

Every political campaign starts in the streets.

Launched on the day of BRLO’s anniversary party, the next morning Berliners woke up to posters, mobile out-of-home and social posts colouring the city to initiate the conversation. On election day, the 23rd of February, the campaign will culminate, hopefully with BRLO giving away their beer almost for free, cheering to a more open Germany.

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