The Escape Pod is a full-service advertising agency founded two decades ago by a few folks who wanted to break away from the traditional big agency model. Today, The Escape Pod remains independent at its core – applying a challenger mindset to every client we partner with. Over the years, we’ve launched hundreds of new products and brands from food, power tools, nutritional supplements, retailers, credit cards, and ready-to-drink cocktails.
Our capabilities include brand strategy, brand identity, creative, production, comms strategy, and other things we’re probably forgetting.
Philosophy:
We’ve all worked for big places on big brands. But deep down we all have an independent mindset that we apply to every client we partner with.
We take pride in our obsession of doing the work. Which means you’ll never be faced with that age-old-awkward question of “where’d the team from the pitch go?” Hi. We’re still here.
We’re not above anything. From massive multi-channel brand campaigns down to organic social posts, we approach everything we do with intent and fresh thinking. With agency leaders involved start to finish.
We’re not big fans of over thinking. We prefer over-making. Our production partner is literally, physically right next door. Less telephone game, more making things game. The game where everyone wins.
We believe the best client-agency relationships are symbiotic. We don’t mean that in a weird, freaky way. More like in a nice, let’s maximize our output way. If your problems aren't our problems, we’re doing something wrong.
The work needs to work for you. Not only for us. We’re not huge fans of pushing one tone, one schtick. We have no schtick. If we did, it would be distinct work that helps your brand stand out and not act, sound or look like every other brand.
What does it all mean for you?
• Distinct work that makes people care and helps grow your brand.
• A longer-term relationship that means work that continues to improve over time.
• An independent agency partner with a challenger mindset that’s always applied to your brand or product.
• More seamless production processes, less bloated bids and more work made.