TEAM's Paul Ramirez reflects on his 20-year journey in the advertising world, and the mission to integrate empathy and insight into marketing strategies. As the Chief Experience Officer at TEAM, he emphasizes the shift towards community-oriented experiences, rejecting fast stunts and vanity metrics, and urging brands to focus on creating enduring connections and a sense of purpose among individuals. This mindset flows through so many of the experiences that TEAM creates. Check out the highlights below and read the full op-ed to learn more about Paul's story.
We’re not just talking about big ideas and brand impact—we’re out here turning individuals into a community of passionate brand advocates.
Brands have the unique opportunity to both tap into and foster communities, catering to a deep-seated desire for experiences that create connections.
Look at the MINI Takes the States rally: it's not a procession of metal; it's a heartbeat of community, a collective pulse.
Push the boundaries of what marketing can do for businesses and communities. At TEAM, we’re putting creative plays together for brands where big ideas, scale, community, partnerships, and a seamless digital-physical experience aren't just buzzwords, they’re real-world strategies in our winning playbooks.
True impact—measured in heartbeats and brand love, not swag bags hoarded. Shared experiences, in both live and digital worlds, create even deeper levels of engagement and immersion.
Cannes 2025 wasn't about who shouted the loudest—it was about who felt the realest. The biggest winners? Brands that ditched polish for presence, traded spectacle for intimacy, and showed up with soul, strangeness, and sport-fueled strategy.
Chief Experience Officer Paul Ramirez and Goodles co-founder Paul Earle unpacked how bold naming, sharp copy, and unapologetic weirdness turned mac & cheese into a fan-first movement that AI can’t replicate.
SPORT BEACH returns in 2025 as the first official sport partner of Cannes Lions, with TEAM helping Stagwell driving its expansion into a global, year-round platform that brings together top athletes, brands, and marketing leaders.