
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.

CES 2026 marked a shift from flashy demos to technology that quietly enhances real life, with personal AI, advanced wearables, and purpose-built robotics embedding themselves into everyday experiences. For brands, the opportunity ahead is designing human-first, adaptive experiences that build ongoing relationships instead of one-off moments.

Innovation may drive progress, but emotion drives connection. TEAM blends technology with empathy—turning abstract ideas into tangible experiences that people can feel, remember, and act on.

Corporate experiences are evolving from check-the-box meetings to immersive, purpose-driven moments that engage and inspire modern employees. TEAM is helping companies reimagine what connection looks like—transforming summits, launches, and internal events into experiences that truly resonate.