
Truant
In a world where billion-dollar brands are built on Instagram and standing still means fading into obscurity, doing things the old way won’t cut it. That’s why Truant exists.
About Truant
The Agency for Attention Seekers.
Getting attention is harder than ever.
Brands are being discovered in unexpected ways. The game has changed.
Truant is a creative agency for brands and causes seeking an unfair share of attention through PR & Social, Advertising and Music.
Fully independent and a Campaign Magazine Top 50 agency, with a unique approach that puts music at the heart of much of its work.
Truant has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including PizzaExpress, Pepsi MAX, Royal Caribbean, Virgin, Barclays, Miral, Qatar Airways, Rakuten, and ITV, and has twice won Campaign’s Best Places to Work award, as well as BIG, British Arrows, and D&AD awards.
- Primary discipline
- Creative & Advertising
- Services (9)
- Content
- Creative & Advertising
- Digital & Experience
- Experiential & Events
- Full-service
- PR & Communications
- Production
- Social
- Strategy
- Sectors (10)
- Arts and culture
- Charities
- FMCG
- Food
- Leisure and entertainment
- Music
- Not for profit
- Travel and tourism
- Alcoholic drinks
- Automotive
Team

Chris Jefford - CEO & co-founder
Chris is CEO and co-founder of Truant, one of the most unique, independent award-winning creative agencies in the UK. He has worked at the intersection of…
David Gamble
ECD & co-founder

David Gamble - ECD & co-founder
David is a digital advertising pioneer with a 20-year career spanning both major and boutique agencies. During his 12 years at RKCR, he created award-winning…

Don Larotonda - Head of Strategy
Don heads up the strategy department at Truant, bringing over two decades of experience as a strategist at some of London’s most renowned agencies. His…

Ellie Thompson - Business Director
Creative and energetic Business Director with a track record of delivering award-winning work for leading lifestyle, alcohol, charity, and entertainment brands.…

Lucy Austin - New Business Director
Lucy Austin is a seasoned marketing and business development leader, currently serving as the New Business & Marketing Director at Truant London. With a keen…

Simon Labbett - ECD & co-founder
Simon is a trailblazer in digital advertising with a 20-year career across top agencies, crafting award-winning campaigns for major brands like Virgin Atlantic,…





