Claudia Farrokhnia & Wolfgang Santner
ABSOLUTAGENTUR LA, INC. Los Angeles, California 🇺🇸 | Vienna & Graz, Austria 🇦🇹
We are Claudia Farrokhnia and Wolfgang Santner, the founders of ABSOLUTAGENTUR LA, INC., a full-service creative and business development agency based in Los Angeles. As dual citizens of Austria and the United States, we bring a unique cultural and professional perspective to every project. With decades of experience in production, event marketing, international brand development, media and U.S. regulatory affairs, we specialize in helping European brands enter and expand within the U.S. market. We also help American brand eneter and expand within the European and International market. Whether you're launching a new product or scaling your existing business, we offer hands-on support, deep local know-how, and a highly targeted network of industry connections.
Claudia Farrokhnia
Claudia Farrokhnia brings exceptional expertise in event production, design, marketing and public relations. Her background includes key roles at food- and beverage brands, and publishing houses where she led operations, promotional campaigns, red carpet events, and premieres across the retail-, entertainment and lifestyle sectors. She has developed and executed high-impact marketing initiatives for major brands and cultural institutions alike.
Wolfgang Santner
Wolfgang Santner, alongside his entrepreneurial work in the food and beverage industry, has more than 20 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in the United States. His legal focus includes regulatory compliance, business formation, and contract law. Wolfgang also has a long-standing media background, having directed and produced television programming for ORF (Austrian Public Broadcasting Corporation) and other international networks.
Many of these products, brands and formats have been created, developed and produced by Claudia, Wolfgang and our team. Together, we also work with A-list Hollywood stars for U.S.-based and European brand campaigns and have structured endorsement deals with global talent including the Kardashians, Paris Hilton, Kevin Costner, Bruce Willis, Jack Black, and John Legend.
What We Do
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U.S. Market Entry for European Brands &
European Market Entry for U.S. Brands
Strategic consulting on positioning, messaging, pricing, and packaging
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Sales & Distribution Support
Connecting with retail chains, distributors, and direct buyers across states
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Social Media & Marketing Campaigns
Creative content, influencer marketing, and digital outreach
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Event Production & Brand Activations
From private tastings to large-scale cultural and entertainment events
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Celebrity Engagement & PR Stunts
Brand-Partnerships, Brand-Ambassador Relationships and Brand-Endorsement Deals with A-List Talent
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Regulatory Guidance
Navigation of TTB, FDA, ABC, customs, and state/federal alcohol compliance
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Legal & Business Structuring
Contracts, licensing, permits, visas, and in-market representation / sponsoring
Track Record & Highlights
Together, we have:
Produced high-profile events at international film festivals, the Golden Globes, Oscars, the Grammy Awards and Emmy Awards
Created and launched Casa Luigi, a U.S. sparkling wine brand now sold in five states
Built campaigns and events for major brands and companies
Directed and produced international TV formats, commercials, and celebrity photo shoots with A-List talent
Managed compliance and import strategies for European F&B brands expanding into the U.S. and for American brands expanding into the European and Global market
Developed cultural promotions for Los Angeles and Hollywood institutions in European Media
Structured endorsement deals with Hollywood A-listers and produced concerts, including John Legend live in the prestigious Vienna Concert Hall.
Why Work With Us?
We're more than advisors — we're committed partners. We understand the nuances of both European sensibilities and American business demands. With a boots-on-the-ground mindset and a global reach, we're here to ensure your market strategy is executed flawlessly — creatively, legally, and effectively.
We are the bridge between America and Europe.
