Audio agency Airborne spreads wings
Award-winning audio agency not part of integration ACE
Airborne, the leading audio agency, has been standing on its own feet since 1 September following the acquisition of operations by Jeroen de Bakker and Marvin Jacobs from ACE. This strategic move is driven by the ambition to further shape the development of digital audio and podcasting in the market as a specialised player. The agency announced this today during the Day of Audio (Oct. 4)
‘To fully realise our innovative vision for digital audio and podcasting, we have jointly chosen to continue independently. This gives more room for partnerships and allows us to further expand our focus and expertise,’ said Jeroen de Bakker, managing partner of Airborne.
Marvin Jacobs, co-founder and creative director of Airborne, added: ‘Digital audio and podcasting offer a world of opportunities for our clients. By deploying this expertise independently, we can collaborate optimally with other agencies, IP owners, thought leaders and media companies. In this way, we create space for innovation and discover new revenue models together alongside commissioned work, especially as AI shapes the future.’
Rogier IJzermans, CEO of ACE, confirms, ‘I am pleased that Airborne, which we co-founded with Jeroen and Marvin, will continue independently under their leadership. This will enable them to move with us to the maximum extent in the rapidly changing audio world. Within the course of ACE, Airborne's specialisation does not fit in sufficiently, which made the choice for corporatisation all the more logical. We proudly offer Jeroen and Marvin their entrepreneurial freedom and wish them every success in pursuing their ambitions.’
About audio agency Airborne
Founded in 2018, Airborne consists of a team of five talented thinkers and creators. The agency has 15 clients, consisting of brand advertisers, cultural institutions and media companies, and is the most experienced and award-winning digital audio and podcast specialist in the Netherlands.
About ACE
ACE is a modern network of creative and digital agencies. ACE continuously works to provide integrated offerings for brands, who want to stay connected to contemporary culture and be technologically ahead in the rapidly changing world. Brands such as ABN AMRO, Under Armour, Unilever, Porsche, YoungCapital and Rijksmuseum are among its portfolio. More information: www.ace.nl