15 years after the Born, an agency specializing in the management and creation of brands, and the development of multiple companies in the field of communication in various geographies, from digital production, to conventional media buying, to events, we decided to enter digital marketing through the digital performance door.
We believe that the combination of strategy and creativity skills with the tools and software of the performance area will be an asset for all clients who want to grow quickly through digital platforms in the EMEA markets.
João Félix da Costa / Duarte Vilaça
Our Digital Performance team is ready to help you turn this crisis into an opportunity.
Gigantic's mission is to grow its clients' businesses through digital channels, combining the latest technological platforms in the areas of business intelligence, paid media, and CRM management with a team specializing in Inbound Marketing strategy and content.
The massive adoption of digital by people and companies all over the world - coupled with ever greater technological sophistication - means that businesses of all scales, industries and geographies can now be even more ambitious, as they can reach and convert a larger universe of recipients into customers much more efficiently.
We have a team of consultants who combine the Born agency's widely recognized strategic capacity and creativity with experts in the field of digital performance and inbound.
Gigantic can develop tactical "one-shot" campaigns, associated for example with the launch of new products or services or specific promotional dates, or medium and long-term projects aimed at optimizing the overall digital presence, growing the business by entering new markets, approaching different segments or making the most of the customer portfolio.
CEO
A serial entrepreneur with a degree in management who began his career in marketing and advertising.
He has created more than ten companies in different sectors and geographies, including the well-known Portuguese agency Born.
He leads Gigantic with the ambition of making it a European benchmark in the field of digital performance and is obsessed with the performance and results of his clients.
Certified in Google, Inbound, Hubspot and Semrush.
Finance and Administration Manager
10 years' experience in Marketing, Product Management, Project Management and Financial Control. 5 years' experience in financial and administrative management. Coordination and management of financial, administrative and IS/IT activities. Responsible for annual business plans, budgets, control and analysis of deviations and associated risk mitigation policies. Responsible for financing and funding policies, IS/IT and HR plans.
BA in Business Management from INDEG Business School, Technical University of Lisbon. Postgraduate degree in Financial Management at the Instituto Superior da Gestão. Pre-bologna Master's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
Head of Client & Business Development
With more than five years' experience in business development and client management in the digital sector, she is responsible for attracting and managing Gigantic's client portfolio.
Certified in digital marketing, she combines a strategic vision of the market with a close approach to each client - because for her, a good result always starts with a good relationship.
Digital Account Manager
With a Master's degree in Design and Advertising, she is passionate about photography, travel and social impact. For the past two years, she has worked for an international NGO as Partnerships and Associates Manager, deepening her commitment to social causes. Recently, she went on an adventure to Australia, which inspired her creative work even more.
At Gigantic, she is Project Manager, leading diverse projects with a strategic and sensitive approach. She also manages her own photography brand, always looking for new ideas and challenges. Curious and dedicated, she believes that the best projects are born from human connection and the enthusiasm to create with meaning.
Digital Account Manager
Passionate about people and their stories, she began her career in social work. She spent 10 years letting herself be surprised by the experiences of the people she met. Her passion is still there, she just wanted to explore it from another angle.
The UX/UI course was the real game changerHe realized that solving problems could also be a creative process, and that's how he decided to turn to the digital world.
And if there's an opportunity to take a dip in the sea, pool or river, winter or summer, she doesn't miss it! Maria loves to spend an afternoon laughing with her friends, surfing or simply painting watercolors.
Digital Growth Advisor
With more than 25 years' experience in E-commerce and Digital Marketing, his career expands to Brazil, Portugal and the United States, driving the growth of brands and companies in the digital environment.
He stands out for his implementation of high-performance strategies on platforms such as Google and Meta, as well as the development of Dashboards and Advanced Tracking geared towards decision-making.
His work includes specialized consulting for Amazon, supporting companies in conquering the European and American markets, as well as sharing knowledge of AI and Digital Performance courses.
Head of Paid Media
Performance specialist with over 5 years' experience in planning and managing digital campaigns across multiple platforms and industries - from health to education, retail to services. She leads a dedicated team and develops full-funnel strategies that combine data, creativity and business objectives.
With a strategic vision and a focus on results, it acts as an extension of its clients' teams - ensuring not only performance, but also partnership, consistency and impact.
Paid Media Specialist
Paid Media specialist with a passion for digital marketing and a constant focus on results. With a degree in Organizational Communication, he combines strategic thinking with an analytical and creative approach.
With more than 2 years' experience in the Google Ads project, he has developed solid skills in managing and optimizing digital campaigns. He is known for his organization, efficiency and attention to market trends.
Outside of work, Duarte is driven by a constant curiosity and a natural love of learning. He values simplicity and believes that efficiency begins with day-to-day organization.
Head of Development
Focused on creating effective, results-oriented web solutions, he works daily to identify and solve challenges, transforming complex problems into simple, functional and innovative solutions.
Its approach involves the continuous optimization of websites and digital platforms, guaranteeing high levels of performance, usability and a structure designed to maximize conversion.
It is constantly on the lookout for new improvements, technologies and strategies that raise the quality of projects and increase the efficiency of processes, allowing it to achieve more results with greater consistency.
Certificate in Excel.
Web Developer Specialist
He has always had a strong connection to the creative and digital fields, with an interest in design, image editing and social media management from an early age, exploring these areas self-taught over the years.
Today, he stands out as a versatile professional, capable of working in different areas of digital development and marketing, combining creative vision with technical execution.
Recognized for his attention to detail and keen critical sense, he approaches each task with rigor and dedication, always seeking to deliver well thought-out, consistent solutions in line with the highest quality standards.
SEO Manager
With a degree in Marketing and Advertising from IADE, she has always had a keen interest in the impact of new technologies on the digital transformation of companies. During a semester at ESIC University in Madrid, she deepened her knowledge of Digital Business and discovered her passion for Digital Marketing. At Gigantic, she had the opportunity to specialize in SEO and to explore the digital performance aspect in greater depth, applying and improving analytical, strategic and optimization skills.
Motivated by continuous learning and the challenges of the sector, she strives every day to contribute to the team's growth and achieve better results.
Financial Specialist
She has a degree in Financial Management from ISEG - Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão. Throughout her career, she has had the opportunity to work in different areas, including sales and customer service. However, it is in the financial area that she finds her true vocation.
Over the last 10 years, she has developed his activity with a special focus on financial control and support for project management. Working closely with management teams, she contributes to budget planning, performance analysis and support for strategic decision-making. She acts as a key link between the financial, operational and management teams, ensuring a balance between accounting accuracy and organizational effectiveness.
Happiness and Cuteness Department
They lead an essential division focused on the team's emotional well-being and the balance between productivity and joy.
Through advanced tail-wagging strategies, gentle glances, requests for food and strategic breaks for petting, they ensure a lighter, more creative and humane working environment.
They are experts in reducing stress, increasing serotonin levels and promoting stronger interpersonal connections.