
Expert to Know: Chris Breikss
Chris Breikss, Founder at Rivetline, shares insights on agency leadership, industry trends, and what drives their work.
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Chris Breikss, Founder at Rivetline, shares insights on agency leadership, industry trends, and what drives their work.

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What’s your backstory — how did you end up starting (or joining) an agency? I came to Canada with a suitcase and big dreams. During the dot com book, I lost 4 jobs and was forced ti started over....

What’s your backstory — how did you end up starting (or joining) an agency? I worked for an experience day voucher company as a graduate, and learned all about SEO & content marketing. It was a small...

What’s your backstory — how did you end up starting (or joining) an agency? We started as the marketing department of one of Canada's largest information publishers. After we grew their online...

What’s your backstory — how did you end up starting (or joining) an agency? I started my career as a Game Developer Intern in my hometown, driven by a lifelong passion for creating immersive worlds....

When do you feel most energized at work? In the morning, after setting priorities for the day, halfway through my first cup of coffee, and listening to my 2000s emo playlist. What’s a personal...

What’s your backstory — how did you end up starting (or joining) an agency? I wanted to change the narrative of data agencies, from seeing them as cost functions to centers of driving revenue and...

What’s your backstory — how did you end up starting (or joining) an agency? I've worked in family businesses from a young age, primarily in newsagents, which gave me early exposure to customer...