We believe that agency's growth is fueled by new connections, new insights, new markets and meeting new people in the industry (and beyond it, of course).

This is exactly why every few months we gather together a group of agency owners (each time it’s a different group) to go on a journey to some new country and new market to meet and connect with fellow creative agencies and their best minds.

During each of our one-week trips we usually have about 10-15 meetings with different local agencies, creative associations, marketing & research companies, etc.

We learn from each other, share tools, client work, discuss potential collaboration & joint projects, engage in external expertise, explore opportunities, etc.

First of all, many of the clients that our agencies represent are interested in entering on the Chinese markets.

They encourage our participating agencies to actively seek advertising and marketing partners, which could potentially make your agency a valuable choice for them.

That is one of the reasons for us choosing Beijing and Shanghai as a one of the destinations for this year's networking journeys.

Secondly, numerous adtech, martech, and e-commerce products that we work and partner with on our local markets are now expanding globally.

These products are also in search of partners and vendors in the region.

Thirdly, agencies in our group with existing international clients are looking for reliable partners, suppliers, and professionals who can assist them with various aspects of their work, such as outsourcing creative work, for example.

Finally, perhaps, your clients as well might be interested in expanding into the regions covered by the agencies in our group.

Of course, there are no guarantees that we will strike immediate business deals the very next day. :)

Nevertheless, our experience of over a decade with similar networking projects in other countries speaks for itself.

Concrete business opportunities often arise from such meetings, where our members find partners, exchange clients, or become vendors for each other's projects.

We strongly believe that such networking meetings are very valuable both, to the participanting agencies and to our hosts.

Two final important things need to be said to clarify our objectives:

We would greatly appreciate the opportunity to visit you at your office.

Usually, our networking meetings last for 1-2 hours.

Here's a suggested simple & straightforward agenda for our gatherings:

1. Quick Round of Mutual Introductions

We can start with brief introductions, allowing everyone to get to know each other.

A concise self-presentation is encouraged, including details about each participating agency's specialization, key activities, and future interests.

2. Brief Agency Presentation

We appreciate it when our hosts provide a brief and informal presentation of their agency.

This serves as an excellent opportunity to cover the essentials, such as showcasing your work, philosophy, and approach to clients' tasks.

3. Sharing Ideas and Proposals

We encourage our participants to share their thoughts and proposals regarding potential joint projects.

This can encompass clients interested in market expansion, digital and marketing tools for sharing or launching, and feedback on these ideas.

4. Exploring Cooperation Opportunities

At this stage, we delve into the grounds for potential cooperation and make notes for future discussions.

5. Interactive Q&A Session

The bulk of our meeting time is dedicated to a lively Q&A session.

We address various topics, including market dynamics, tools, technology, and potential clients.

The group typically has numerous questions, and we rely on our moderator, the head of the group, to ensure a mutually beneficial discussion.

6. Informal Networking

We conclude with informal private chats, allowing for future contacts and connections.

So, nothing strict, actually.

Usually, it’s just a basic intro / quick credentials, sharing of some work with each other, some insights on the market and mutual opportunities, simple networking and discovering how we can useful to each other.

Basically, just very informal gatherting with lots of Q&As both ways over coffee or beers.

These meetings are incredibly beneficial for all participants and definitely are an enjoyable and enlightening experiences for the hosting agency as well.

We are a small group of CEOs and owners of independent digital, media, marketing, and advertising agencies.

ROMAN PIVOVAROV  
Founder
ADCONSULT, ad agency consultancy  
https://adconsult.agency 
Buenos Aires, Argentina  

IRINA GENERALOVA
CEO
ADNOMADS, networking project
https://adnomads.ru
Moscow, Russia

VALERIY TRUKHMANOV  
Founder & CEO  
Insight, digital marketing agency
https://agencyinsight.ru 
Kaliningrad, Russia  

CHINGHIS DAGAEV
Founder & CEO
Yellow Digital
https://yellodigital.ru/
Phuket, Thailand

OLGA GLUKHOVA
Founder & CEO
VIVAT Agency
https://www.andreeva.biz 
Kazan, Russia

We are not an official delegation, we are simply marketing and advertising professionals, very much like you, seeking new partnerships, exploring new markets for our clients, and looking for innovative solutions.

You could think of us as something akin to an informal club or an association of agency owners.

Since 2012 we’ve organized 30+ similar international networking events for the advertising community in over 20 countries.

ADCONSULT networking projects, 2012—2025

Over these 13 years we've met and collaborated with 500+ agencies worldwide, big and small, local and multinationals.

Initially, ADCONSULT was a networking project for the advertising, media, and digital industry in Russophone (Russian-speaking) markets, including Russia, ex-USSR countries, Eastern Europe, and other regions with a significant Russian-speaking presence.

We brought together approximately 1200 agencies for networking, collaboration, and joint projects.

In 2020 we’ve moved our offices to Subotica (Serbia) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) to broaden the scope of participating agencies that join us on these journeys.

No, our goal is not to sell services or seek employment opportunities.

Our international networking journey is not about junior agencies or freelancers looking for work.

Quite the opposite, we often bring clients along to these meetings, emphasizing the mutual exchange of insights and experiences rather than transactional relationships.

Also, again, please note, this networking event involves no costs for you as our hosts.

We are not asking for any payment for this meeting, nor are we offering a fee for it.

Our aim is purely for collaborative interaction and building connections.