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Diego Bolaños

Content Specialist
CDMX

Summary

Experienced and passionate content professional and producer with thirteen years of expertise in content production, development, and acquisition. Currently serving as the Head of Acast in Mexico, leading the company to become the top-rated podcast network in just three years of strategic market expansion.

Previously, at Cultura Colectiva, a leading digital content platform, I spearheaded the establishment of the Production and Audiovisual Development department. Within my initial two years with the company, our achievements included transitioning from producing viral Facebook videos to delivering award-winning documentary series for YouTube, launching a successful news show, and producing the company's inaugural documentary feature film, which received acclaim and was distributed by National Geographic in 2018.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Managing Director Mexico

Acast - The #1 Independent Podcast Company
03.2023 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.

Co-Writer and Co-creator

Archipiélago (fiction series)
01.2023 - Current

Co-creator and co-writer of "Archipiélago," a fictional crime series whose rights were acquired by The Immigrant in 2023. In addition to my creative contribution, it was my responsibility to seek out an agent and pitch the series to various production houses, ultimately negotiating the terms of the purchase option alongside our lawyer.

Content Director  Mexico

Acast - The #1 Independent Podcast Company
03.2020 - 02.2023

Acast is one of the world’s biggest independent podcast company and the engine powering creators, advertisers and listeners everywhere. It hosts more than 20,000 shows worldwide, monetizing and growing global smash hits and global publishers like the BBC, the Guardian, Louie Media, Binge Audio, The Economist, Vice and Vogue.


  • Affiliation with over 100 content creators and media outlets in Mexico, successfully becoming the podcast network with the highest listenership in Mexico within the first year.
  • Developed and implemented processes for the partner management department of content in Mexico.


Head of Production and Audiovisual Dev.

Cultura Colectiva
03.2017 - 02.2020

The largest digital platform in terms of audience reach in the Spanish-speaking market.


  • Built the Production dept. (hire teams, build studios, buy equipment, structure and supervise working processes). Leading a team of +30 people.
  • Producer in Co-production with Argos Comunicación
  • Supervising Producer for "La Voz del Silencio" first documentary feature film of Cultura Colectiva (released at Natgeo 2018)
  • Executive Producer of the award winning documentary web series "A User´s Guide to Love"
  • Co-creator of the Weekly Update of Cultura Colectiva

<p>Creative Producer</p>

Travesias Media
02.2015 - 02.2017
  • Built the audiovisual dept. which became in 2 years the first revenue source of the publishing company
  • Creative producer for branded contents for: Aeroméxico, Kia, Alfa Romeo and  Audi

<p>Producer</p>

Hogarth Worldwide (WPP)
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Postproduction team manager for  TVC´s and digital campaigns
  • Built the  in-house production unit
  • TVC director

<p>Jr. Creative Producer</p>

Emigre Film (Production company)
06.2010 - 06.2012
  • Shortfilm  and digital content producer
  • Script reader
  • Jr. director
  • TVC creativity

<p>Assistant director  internship</p> <p></p>

Corazón Films
09.2008 - 12.2008
  • A.D. trainee (intership) in "Estado de Gracia" TV Series
  • https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2323614/fullcredits?ref_=tt_cl_sm#cast

Education

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Universidad Iberoamericana Mexico City
08.2005 - 05.2010

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The University of Sydney
01.2008 - 05.2008

Interests

Book and Film Lover

Pop Culture Geek

Outdoor Sports Enthusiast

Photographer

Scuba diver

Timeline

Managing Director Mexico

Acast - The #1 Independent Podcast Company
03.2023 - Current

Co-Writer and Co-creator

Archipiélago (fiction series)
01.2023 - Current

Content Director  Mexico

Acast - The #1 Independent Podcast Company
03.2020 - 02.2023

Head of Production and Audiovisual Dev.

Cultura Colectiva
03.2017 - 02.2020

<p>Creative Producer</p>

Travesias Media
02.2015 - 02.2017

<p>Producer</p>

Hogarth Worldwide (WPP)
01.2013 - 01.2015

<p>Jr. Creative Producer</p>

Emigre Film (Production company)
06.2010 - 06.2012

<p>Assistant director  internship</p> <p></p>

Corazón Films
09.2008 - 12.2008

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The University of Sydney
01.2008 - 05.2008

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Universidad Iberoamericana Mexico City
08.2005 - 05.2010
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