As systems thinkers, we understand the impact of media on your whole brand —
integrating all resources available to provide a sharp edge over competitors.
Born within an independent, creative idea company, our media practice does not buy cheap reach. We see creative, digital and research experts as allies not competitors. After all, the right team at the right time makes a monumental difference in idea expression, synergies, and speed to market.
In a world lacking transparency, we’re guided by core principles, not rebates,
kickbacks, equity stakes or service agreements. Believe it (or not), this is a
unique POV for a media agency.
How we do it.
We manage media budgets by pushing them through a #mediagonedark lens to explore ideas outside paid media, just like your customers do. How do your ideas connect beyond where you pay to place them? Vital thinking, this.
While many media agencies and brands judge their media by efficiency, we use a new equation that drives collaboration and inspires your other marketing disciplines.
Click to see how we interrogate the work.
Jim Elms
Chief Engagement Officer
Jim has worked at W+K, Goodby, Grey, UM, Initiative, and IPG Corporate in a variety of roles including head of global strategy and chairman. Most recently, he served as the Global CEO of Initiative where he was responsible for $15 billion in media, managed a global team of 2,500 people in 80 countries. Jim has also managed relationships with Got Milk?, Nike, Unilever, Anheuser Busch — and created the Rufus network, IPG’s bespoke global Amazon agency.
Alex Singh
SVP, Head of Media
With more than two decades of experience working with brands like AT&T, Colgate-Palmolive, Kraft, Campbell’s Soups, LVMH and Chevron, Alex produces creative, out-of-box communications that lead to financial results. As the Global Media Director at Dyson, he launched the brand in the US, advised and led all in-market media planning, and consolidated its global media consolidation to a single media agency.
Julie Levine
SVP, Head of Channel Planning
Working in house and at agencies, Julie has shaped brands’ engagement strategies and tactical plans for more than 20 years. She focuses on emerging channels and technology to meet and exceed customers’ expectations. She has built consumer engagement plans and digital strategies for brands that span pharma to CPG, including Cetaphil, Botox, Winnebago, US Bank, AMC, and Midas.
John Gladysz
VP, Insight
John has dedicated his career to crafting better marketing through technology, emerging data, business acumen and academic rigor. John started as a media buyer at Publicis’ MediaVest before moving to IPG’s global media agencies, where he pivoted to technology, analytics, product and strategy. John established the Insight group at Barkley, an integrated analytics offering that combines eCRM, data solutions, performance strategy and modeling.
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