About me
Ernie Kapanke (he/him) is an agency executive with outstanding presentation, communication, and team management skills. A passionate, results-oriented chief with an entrepreneurial attitude. A business leader with strategic oversight, committed to productivity, client service, and quality performance.
By shining a light on what organizations are doing to make the world a better place, Ernie helps brands communicate their good works and brand purpose to their employees, customers, and shareholders. Underpinned by a 15 year tenure in the Omnicom media family, his experience provides a balanced understanding of cross functional teams, a service mindset to meet client expectations, and a drive to create innovative solutions.
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Positions
Managing Partner
Studio 5x5
United States
May 2019 - Present (5 years 6 months)
Studio 5x5 tells the stories of brands doing good. Wielding creativity as a tool to face today’s challenges, we mix strategic communication, experience design, and content marketing to shine a light on organizations making the world a better place. And, we help brands close the gap between good intentions and rewarding actions.
Clear communication leads employees to higher morale and lower turnover, gives customers a brand to believe in, and provides shareholders the confidence that responsible business practices lead to profitable outcomes.
Historically, mission-critical operations relied on radio communications to deliver orders loud and clear. A rating of 1 to 5 was used in reporting back signal STRENGTH and CLARITY. To be heard 5 by 5 meant that the message was being heard LOUD and CLEAR.
With Ernie's interest and experience in aviation and commercial radio, the historical parlance naturally conveyed the essence of our purpose. Studio 5x5 delivers your message with strength and clarity and your audience reads you loud and clear.
Clear communication leads employees to higher morale and lower turnover, gives customers a brand to believe in, and provides shareholders the confidence that responsible business practices lead to profitable outcomes.
Historically, mission-critical operations relied on radio communications to deliver orders loud and clear. A rating of 1 to 5 was used in reporting back signal STRENGTH and CLARITY. To be heard 5 by 5 meant that the message was being heard LOUD and CLEAR.
With Ernie's interest and experience in aviation and commercial radio, the historical parlance naturally conveyed the essence of our purpose. Studio 5x5 delivers your message with strength and clarity and your audience reads you loud and clear.
Senior Vice President, Account Services
New York, United States
September 2004 - May 2019 (14 years 8 months)
Ernie is an expert at bringing teams together on innovative client campaigns, with a concentration on consumer promotions, operations and logistics. He has led the Account Services group in creating events that are fun and purposeful since 2004. Ernie has 20 years of radio promotion and consumer marketing experience and he enjoys working with a supportive, creative team dedicated to building amazing events.