Fredrik Carlström

Fredrik Carlström

CEO, Great Works America

Fredrik Carlström is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Creative Director of Great Works America, a full-service digital marketing and communications agency that represents a diverse range of clients including Absolut Spirits Company, H&M and Nokia. In his dual roles, Carlström, a veteran marketing executive and acclaimed film producer, utilizes his deep and broad experience in both marketing and entertainment to spearhead Great Works America"s mission to create innovative and cutting-edge campaigns that engage consumers and encourage them to interact with leading brands.

Carlström joined Great Works America in February 2007 when the company opened in New York and signed an exclusive partnership with Carlström"s Third Factory, a film production company — the first deal of its kind between an advertising agency and a film production company. This partnership marked the transformation of Great Works America into a marketing agency that bridges the worlds of advertising, art, media and entertainment.

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It is important to figure out what the competition is doing, says Fredrik Carlstrom.
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Find the best person for the job, says Fredrik Carlstrom, and stay out of the way.
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According to Fredrik Carlstrom, the Internet allows advertising to reach almost anyone.
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Carlstrom talks about launching a magazine about print advertising.
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Fredrik Carlstrom explains that a broad target audience allows advertisements to be more specific.
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Fredrik Carlstrom’s advice: at least try to be ethical.
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Fredrik Carlstrom explains his hiring process.