Hi Zooliners,

Ready for business buzz? Tom Elstner, CEO and founder of Zoo Productions, has been accepted into the Forbes Agency Council, an invitation-only community for the best and brightest executives in PR, media strategy, creative, and advertising agencies. And let’s just say, we’re not surprised. With his impressive track record of impact business growth metrics and a laundry list of personal and professional achievements, Tom is the definition of a powerhouse player in the production house game.

“We are honored to welcome Tom Elstner into the community,” said Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, the collective that includes Forbes Agency Council. “Our mission with Forbes Councils is to bring together proven leaders from every industry, creating a curated, social capital-driven network that helps every member grow professionally and make an even greater impact on the business world.”

As a Council member, he’ll have exclusive access to connect and collaborate with other respected leaders in the industry, share his expert insights in original business articles on Forbes.com, and benefit from a team of high-touch support gurus to take Zoo Productions to the next level while mentoring others.

“After running my own media company for the past 20 years, I’m excited to share my industry insights into the media, agency, and production landscapes,” said Tom Elstner. “I hope these insights are particularly useful to younger stage founders and for those looking for real world lessons – the good, the bad, the ugly – of what it means to lead a dynamic team in an industry that is constantly evolving.”

Watch this space to make sure you don’t miss new articles and other exciting updates. You can head to Tom's profile here to read his first piece.

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