Founded: May 2024
Agency type: Social-first media and creative
Location: New York City
Headcount: 37 (11 full-time)
Founders: Madeline Meade, former director of creative strategy, Code3; Rachel Brandt, former head of creative, Code3
Clients: Sweetgreen, Peacock, Marriott International, Yahoo!, and more
Why it started: Meade and Brandt co-founded Corner Table Creative to deliver high-quality work fast and cost-effectively.
What sets it apart: The agency’s quick, efficient approach to involves assembling bespoke teams for each project by tapping into a diverse network of talent.
Fun fact: Instead of using time sheets, the team submits “brag sheets” to celebrate their accomplishments.
10. Zurda Agency
Founded: January 2024
Agency type: Creative
Location: Buenos Aires
Headcount: 42
Founders: Denise Orman, former CEO, Grey Argentina; Diego Gueler Montero, former ECD, BBDO Argentina
Clients: BBVA, PepsiCo, Netflix, Unilever, OSDE, Tulipán, LALA, NotCo, and more
Why it started: After years of working at multinational agencies, Orman and Gueler Montero sought to break free from the bureaucratic constraints they encountered at larger firms. They founded Zurda to create an agency that could operate nimbly, focus on innovation and foster closer connections with clients.
What sets it apart: Zurda says its approach removes the red tape typically found at larger agencies. By streamlining processes and eliminating internal politics, the agency says it can focus on creativity and execution.
Fun fact: Meaning “Lefty” in Spanish, Zurda’s name is a nod to legendary left-footed Argentine footballers—Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi—and is an homage to creative misfits and offbeat individuals.
