Built To Power The Future Of Creative Operations
Mediaferry was founded by Robert Berkeley and Tariq Husain to streamline creative production through technology and automation. The idea was born inside EKCS, the global creative production company they launched together in 2002. Originally developed as an internal tool to automate workflows and improve efficiency across high-volume campaigns, Mediaferry quickly became essential to EKCS’s operations. Its impact was so strong that it was productized and officially launched to external clients in 2024.
Since 2002, EKCS has supported brands, agencies, and media companies in solving creative production challenges and improving operational efficiency. With over 600 staff working across ISO-certified production centers, EKCS delivers 24/7, cross-platform production at scale. Its award-winning workflow solutions have powered leading publishers including McClatchy, National World, and Postmedia.
Robert and Tariq built EKCS from the ground up. Robert, a serial entrepreneur and host of the Inside Jobs podcast, has spent over two decades helping in-house agencies grow and succeed. His interviews with creative leaders at brands like Coca-Cola, Oracle, and Intel have helped shape the conversation around in-house transformation.
Tariq leads EKCS’s global operations and is the architect of Mediaferry’s platform. His deep roots in the publishing industry go back three generations, beginning with his grandfather’s block-making business in the 1940s. That legacy of craft and innovation carries through today in Mediaferry’s modern, AI-powered creative workflow system.
In 2025, Robert and Tariq launched InnerGroup to further support the evolving needs of in-house agencies. InnerGroup helps brands unlock the full potential of their internal marketing teams through advisory, operations support, and scalable creative delivery. Its proprietary InnerAssessment framework and Mediaferry platform work together to accelerate in-house efficiency and output across all media formats.
Today, Mediaferry is used by leading media companies around the world to speed up campaign delivery, improve advertiser collaboration, and protect margins with AI-powered ad production. Built by practitioners, shaped by real-world use, and trusted by publishers and brands alike, Mediaferry is redefining the future of creative operations.
