Matt Gustaferro: The Art & Strategy Behind Video Production artwork
The Curious Creative

Matt Gustaferro: The Art & Strategy Behind Video Production

  • E10
  • 41:01
  • February 25th 2025

In this episode Mike sits down with Matt Gustaferro, the creative force behind Hugo Creative, a DC-based video production company. Mike shares his fascinating journey from his years at The San Francisco Chronicle, where he documented the lives of eccentric characters, to his pivot into video production and strategy. He discusses the challenges of finding real, untold stories and how that experience shaped his approach to marketing content today.


💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode:

🔹 The art of making video content that actually drives results

🔹 Why authenticity is more than just a buzzword in creative marketing

🔹 Matt’s journey from photojournalism to leading a top video agency

🔹 How to blend emotion with data for truly impactful content

🔹 The importance of distribution & strategy—because great videos need the right audience.


🔗 Connect with Mike

🌎 kepkahouse.com

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🔗 Connect with Matt:

🌎 hugo-creative.com

💼 linkedin.com/in/matt-guastaferro/

📸 instagram.com/hugo_creative


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The Curious Creative

Join host Mike Kepka a.k.a. The Curious Create on an episodic journey with emerging businesses and marketing leaders as they uncover the hidden gems behind video strategies and analytics that propel brands to new heights.