Maksim Ponomarev

О спикере:

Maksim Ponomaryov has worked in the marketing communications industry since 2004. He began his career as an intern and art director at McCann Erickson Moscow, then continued at BBDO Russia, where he worked on projects for brands such as Google, Yota, Adrenaline Rush, and Post Bank.

In 2011, together with colleagues, he co-founded the agency Friends Moscow and the school Mads. Under his leadership, the agency quickly became one of the most effective independent advertising players: in the first five years, they won more than 100 awards, including two Bronze Lions at Cannes Lions 2016, the KIAF Grand Prix, Epica, Eurobest, and others. In 2014, Friends Moscow became the exclusive partner of Droga5 in Russia.

Maksim has created more than 150 TV commercials for local and international clients, including Google Search, Gillette, MegaFon, and Hayat Kimya.

He is actively involved in the professional community: since 2007 he has given lectures and masterclasses at events such as Red Apple, Effie Awards, ADC Russia, iForum, TAF!, Creative Weekends, and others.

Over his career, Maksim has received around 80 awards at Russian and international festivals, including Cannes Lions (2 Bronze Lions), ADCE, ADCR, Red Apple, Golden Drum, White Square, Cristal Festival, Eurobest, Epica, and many more.