NameGareth Rees
Job TitleMedia Portfolio Lead
OrganisationPersonal
Subscription LevelEnterprise
Registered Since26 May 2010
Areas of ExpertiseMobile, Online Advertising, Community Management, Strategy & Operations
Contact Details
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Address: MANCHESTER, United Kingdom

About Me

I have over six years' experience working in the UK media industry on the agency side in both London and Manchester. I have worked across all media, with experience ranging from developing media communications strategy to implementational planning and buying. 

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Career History

Digital Strategy Director at MediaCom North
From October 1, 2010 until February 28, 2012.

I led a team of specialists providing strategic digital insight and campaign planning and buying across online display, video, social media, mobile and in-game. I also worked in tandem with the digital operations team across PPC, SEO, affiliates and aggregators to deliver integrated digital strategy for our clients.

Digital Planning Manager at MediaCom North
From March 22, 2010 until October 1, 2010.

Working within the Explore team in the Manchester office, I use a wide range of industry standard and MediaCom bespoke planning tools to provide strategic digital insight for clients.

Interactive Account Manager at Brilliant Media
From February 10, 2008 until March 19, 2010.

Management of the agency's clients' interactive accounts, including strategic recommendations for individual channel budget allocation, campaign planning and buying, and management of campaign implementation and reporting.

Senior Planner/Buyer at BJK&E
From January 4, 2006 until February 6, 2008.

Cross media strategic and implementation planning and buying across a variety of clients, including Mercedes-Benz, Singha Beer and Eurosport.

Education and Qualifications

2000 – 2005

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