‘Bite-sized’ digital content is past its due date

Method Studios co-founder Sam Ramlu shares her perspective on creating digital content and experiences as the company approaches its 21st birthday. (Image: NZTech)

Ben Moore

Thu, 23 May 2024

Samantha Ramlu feels a weight of responsibility as a highly successful digital marketing producer.Ramlu is the co-founder and managing director of Method Studios, the agency behind experiences like the Art Aquarium at Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s, which lets customers create a bespoke digital fish to swim in a digital tank.She spoke to BusinessDesk ahead of her appearance at the launch of NZTech week on Monday.With the company approaching its 21st birthday next month, she has seen the world of digital content change dramatically from the dawn...

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