What Is the Story Behind Socially Powerful?
Socially Powerful was born from the grassroots of early internet culture long before the term “influencer” ever existed. It all began in 2006, when James Hacking, a world-renowned football freestyler, and Tassilo, an elite parkour athlete, were creating content, building communities, and pushing the limits of creativity on platforms like YouTube.
When founder Tassilo was diagnosed with leukemia, he courageously continued building the agency through treatment, pitching to clients, developing proposals, and sharing his journey via vlogs. He became part of our identity and even after his passing in September 2018, his legacy continues to inspire us every day.
Socially Powerful took its first major leap beyond the UK, in 2019, by opening an office in Beijing and partnered with Chinese giants like Huawei, ByteDance, Xiaomi, DJI, OPPO, and OnePlus. It was a bold move that reflects our dedication to global growth and cultural fluency. We entered the U.S. market in 2022 and established a transatlantic presence that reinforced our status as a truly global agency.
Socially Powerful has more than 100 employees today, speaking over 20 languages and offices across London, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. We have transformed from an influencer marketing startup into a social-first powerhouse.