James Kirkham

James Kirkham is the CEO and founder of ICONIC, a full-service agency and entertainment company based in London, UK. With over 20 years of experience in digital, social, mobile leadership, advertising, sports, and music marketing, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry. Kirkham previously served as the Chief Business Officer at Defected Records and was the Chief Brand Officer at COPA90, where he collaborated with major brands like Uber, Budweiser, Nike, and Pepsi.123

Kirkham began his career early, founding his first digital marketing agency, Holler, at the age of 23. This agency was recognized as Digital Agency of the Year and was later acquired by Publicis Group in 2010. Following this, he held the position of Global Head of Social and Mobile at Leo Burnett, further solidifying his expertise in the field.12

At ICONIC, which he co-founded in 2022, Kirkham aims to help brands navigate and leverage popular culture through a network of creative talent and innovative strategies. The agency focuses on brand acceleration, culture consultancy, and hit-making, positioning itself as a leader in modern marketing solutions.23