The advertising and marketing industry is constantly evolving, with agencies around the world making strategic hires, promotions, and leadership changes to stay ahead of the curve. These recent developments highlight the industry’s commitment to creativity, innovation, and growth. Let’s take a closer look at some of the key appointments and promotions that have been making waves in the industry.
180 Amsterdam, a creative agency known for its innovative approach to advertising, has made three senior appointments to strengthen its creative and strategic capabilities. Gabriel Lepesteur has been named creative director, Owen Dowling has joined as head of strategy, and Oleta Hambleton has been appointed as the new global brand communications director. These appointments underscore the agency’s focus on delivering cutting-edge campaigns that resonate with audiences.
Bader Rutter, an employee-owned agency with a rich history in the industry, has named David Jordan as its new chief executive officer. Jordan takes the reins from Jeff Young, who will continue to serve as chairman of the board of directors. This leadership change signals a new chapter for the agency as it looks to drive growth and innovation in the years ahead.
Barking Owl, a music and audio post-production company, has added composer, songwriter, and music producer Dan Romer to its roster for advertising and branded content. Romer’s creative talent and expertise will enhance the agency’s offerings and help create impactful sound experiences for clients.
Battery, a creative agency known for its bold and dynamic campaigns, has promoted Marco Vidalis to director, head of production. In his new role, Vidalis will oversee all of the agency’s productions and manage production teams across different lines of business. This promotion reflects Battery’s commitment to delivering high-quality work and pushing the boundaries of creativity.
Civitas, a sports marketing agency specializing in brand experiences and activations, has appointed John Paulson as managing director and Shawn Francis as executive creative director. These seasoned executives bring a wealth of experience to the agency’s leadership team and will play a key role in driving growth and innovation in the sports marketing sector.
DCI, a destination marketing agency, has promoted Vanessa Gonzalez-Hernandez to director of travel trade. In her new role, Gonzalez-Hernandez will lead the agency’s travel trade division as it expands its reach beyond the United States and Canada to Mexico. This promotion highlights DCI’s commitment to expanding its global footprint and reaching new audiences.
Dreambear, a creative agency known for its innovative storytelling and visual style, has welcomed director Dano Cerny to its roster of creatives. Cerny, who has worked with major brands such as Microsoft, Target, and Walmart, will bring his unique vision and expertise to the agency’s projects. His signing coincides with the launch of Microsoft’s latest campaign, showcasing the power of AI in the workplace.
Finn Partners, a global marketing and communications firm, has hired marketing and advertising veteran Mike Ernst as Partner. In his new role, Ernst will oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of complex media campaigns. His extensive experience and strategic insights will help drive Finn Partners‘ growth and success in the competitive marketing landscape.
Forsman & Bodenfors Canada, a creative agency known for its innovative campaigns and strategic approach, has promoted four women to key roles within the agency. Brittany Hall, Tayler-Lee Teese, Hannah Casey, and Dee Flores have been elevated to positions that will amplify the agency’s capabilities across different departments. These promotions reflect Forsman & Bodenfors‘ commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Good, a purpose-driven strategic and creative agency, has appointed Jo Ratcliffe as creative director. Ratcliffe’s creative vision and strategic thinking will enhance the agency’s creative offerings and drive success for clients. Her appointment comes on the heels of several new business wins for the agency.
Good-Loop, a company dedicated to driving positive change through advertising, has added Carlos Restrepo as svp, global sales, and Erez Levin as head of product. Both executives will support Good-Loop’s mission to create impactful and purpose-driven campaigns that make a difference in the world. Their expertise and leadership will help propel the company’s growth and success.
Gut, a global creative agency known for its bold and innovative campaigns, has announced key leadership changes. Carmen Rodriguez, Gut’s global chief growth officer, has relocated from Miami to Amsterdam to oversee the agency’s expansion in Europe. Ignacio „Nacho“ Ferioli has been named chief creative officer for Europe, bringing his creative talent and strategic vision to the region. These appointments signal Gut’s commitment to growth and innovation in the European market.
Republica Havas, a leading marketing agency, has appointed three executives to lead its expansion into New York City. Karla Kruger has been named managing director, Chanelle Church as vice president of social impact and partnerships, and Keeva Blades, Ph.D., as director of strategy for Republica Havas Health. These appointments underscore the agency’s commitment to growth and innovation in the competitive New York market.
McCann New York, a renowned advertising agency, has made several new hires to strengthen its creative and production capabilities. Joe Calabrese joins as chief production officer, Gori Nastasi as head of creative and social for McCann Content Studios, Amanda Davis as head of content and social, Rachel van der Nacht as associate design director for McCann Design, and Melissa Avery as svp global creative director on the Chick-fil-A business. These new hires bring a wealth of talent and expertise to the agency and will help drive success for clients.
Meyocks, a branding and marketing agency, has hired Whitney Hayes, Ph.D., M.F.A., as senior marketing research analyst. In her new role, Dr. Hayes will deepen the agency’s survey research and marketing analytics capabilities, helping to drive data-driven strategies and insights for clients.
Minds + assembly, a digital agency specializing in healthcare, has brought on Fabio Gratton as an advisor to its board of directors. Gratton, a seasoned expert in healthcare digital agencies, will provide strategic counsel to the agency’s leadership team and help drive growth and innovation in the healthcare sector.
Moore, a constituent experience management company, has promoted Leigh Janis to senior vice president of growth. In this newly created role, Janis will lead a team of solutions architects to create data-driven omnichannel marketing strategies for customers, driving growth and success for the company.
Paradowski Creative, a full-service creative agency, has made two key additions to its leadership team. Dan Klevorn joins as executive creative director, bringing his creative vision and strategic thinking to the agency’s projects. David Rygiol joins as design director, enhancing the agency’s design capabilities and creative offerings.
Quad/Graphics, a leading integrated media agency, has appointed Courtney Ballantini as senior vice president and head of client experience at Rise, Quad’s full-service agency. Ballantini will oversee all client relationships and lead the client experience team, driving success and growth for the agency.
Quigley-Simpson, an independent full-service agency, has hired Ron Ceballos as evp, executive creative director. Ceballos will co-lead the creative department with Sariah Dorbin, bringing his creative talent and strategic vision to the agency’s campaigns.
Quriosity Productions, a production company specializing in commercials and brand content, has added director Federico Mazzarisi to its roster for representation in the U.S. Mazzarisi, an Italian filmmaker with a unique creative vision, will expand his presence in the U.S. market and bring his talent to new projects.
Special London, a creative agency known for its award-winning campaigns, has hired the creative team of Gregory Fazal and Thomas Worthington as senior creatives. The duo, previously at Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, will work across Special clients, bringing their creative talent and strategic thinking to new projects.
Tangible, a strategic and creative agency, has appointed Sarah Buckler as CEO. Buckler, with her background in global craft and client operations, will lead the agency’s growth and success in the competitive market. James Young, one of Tangible’s founders, will formalize his role as founder and creative chairman, guiding the agency’s creative vision and strategic direction.
The Many, an integrated marketing agency, has welcomed Kareem Cervantes as marketing and communications director. Cervantes will oversee the agency’s marketing efforts and help amplify its philosophy around participatory marketing, driving success and growth for the company.
Wasserman, a global sports, music, and entertainment company, has hired Chris Foy as executive vice president and managing director, rights sales, North America. Foy’s expertise and leadership will drive growth and success for Wasserman in the competitive North American market.
These recent appointments and promotions highlight the industry’s commitment to creativity, innovation, and growth. As agencies continue to evolve and adapt to the changing landscape of advertising and marketing, these strategic hires and leadership changes will play a crucial role in driving success and delivering impactful campaigns for clients.