What Marketers Are Getting Wrong About the Attention Economy with Paulo Salomao

The Rainmaker Podcast

What does it really take to cut through the noise in today’s marketing landscape and what if everything we thought we knew about attention is wrong?

In this episode, Veronica sits down with Paulo Salomao, the founder and agency leader behind King Ursa, to unpack how the media landscape is shifting, why trust matters more than ever, and how a single viral moment turned into a surreal Ellen DeGeneres cameo.

From navigating the post-pandemic reality for agencies to leading with vision in an era of uncertainty, Paulo brings both humor and deep insight to the future of advertising, tech, and leadership. He also shares his thoughts on creative intuition, what really builds long-term brand impact, and why podcasting is the most intimate platform we have.

Whether you're in media, marketing, or building your own creative business, this conversation is full of perspective shifts and practical wisdom.
About Paulo
A unique cross-platform thinker, he continues to push the boundaries of his leadership mindset facilitating collaboration from all silos of the industry.
An entrepreneur at heart, he is the co-founder of 3 successful businesses, introducing not only unique operational solutions but also leading their brands to conquer influential and purposeful positioning.
Today, he’s the sole owner of King Ursa, a 50+ person-strong full service advertising agency. With a focus on end-to-end service, King Ursa brings research and analysis, strategy, creative, content production and media all under one roof.
Never one to rest on his laurels, Paulo continues to share his learnings by speaking at marketing conferences, presenting his thought provoking theses and running workshops at colleges and universities.

Connect with Paulo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/salomaopaulo/
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