Ark Advisors
Ken Robinson
Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Ken is a founding principal of Ark Advisors, backed by three decades of global marketing experience. Before founding Ark Advisors, Ken spent five years at a consulting firm that advises clients on agency sourcing, selection, compensation, and relationship management.
Ken has worked on all sides of the industry — as a management consultant, a client-side marketer, and in senior media and business development roles at agencies including FutureBrand, LDA, and Ogilvy & Mather. His career includes posts in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Western Australia.
An active member of the international marketing community, Ken has served for many years as an EFFIE Awards judge, and he is a frequent industry contributor and speaker.
Ken received his BA from Boston University. He also earned Advertising & Marketing Certification from Cavendish College in London and was a Foundation Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute.
This Speaker's Sessions
Search Consultant Meet & Greet: Ark Advisors
May 7, 2024 | 3:00 pm
For those joining us in New York, grab this opportunity to meet and connect with one of the top search consultants. This special “meet and greet” will provide an opportunity to spend time with a key matchmaker who can open the door to some of the largest new business opportunities.
Session Format:
In a more casual setting at the event, this will be an opportunity to meet face-to-face, introduce your agency, and spend time engaging a major search consultant on how best to work with them.
Agency Limit Note:
Seating is limited to only 15 - 18 attendees. Only 1 person per agency may join a “meet and greet.”
Sign Up Required:
Week of April 22nd, all attendees will receive an email with sign-up instructions for this session.
Session Format:
In a more casual setting at the event, this will be an opportunity to meet face-to-face, introduce your agency, and spend time engaging a major search consultant on how best to work with them.
Agency Limit Note:
Seating is limited to only 15 - 18 attendees. Only 1 person per agency may join a “meet and greet.”
Sign Up Required:
Week of April 22nd, all attendees will receive an email with sign-up instructions for this session.
Search Consultants: What’s Coming for Your New Business Pipeline
May 7, 2024 | 4:45 pm
Search consultants are an effective leading indicator for the new business pipelines of agencies. This group of leading matchmakers will share what’s currently in their pipelines – and what's ahead for agencies. They’ll discuss the makeup of client requests, including budget sizes, client objectives, agency capabilities, and the volume of opportunities. Importantly, they’ll provide their take on the opportunities for smaller versus larger agencies.Time will be provided for audience Q&A. We’ve also invited them to join the Cocktail Reception.