NameSteven Burles
Job TitleFounder and MD
OrganizationPuddle
Member Since10 Jun 2005
Areas of ExpertiseEmail Marketing, Social Media, Strategy and Planning, Web Design, Web Project Management
Contact Details
Email:
Telephone: 01535 667640

About Me

Steve has been producing digital content for some of the worlds biggest brands for over 10 years.

After completing his degree he was head hunted by the world renowned design agency ATTIK and given the job of Senior Interactive Designer. Working there for just under 2 years he worked on brands such as Dawsons Creek, Nike, Sony Europe, British Council and MTV.

In 2001, due to the dot com bubble bursting Steve's decision to start his own agency was forced. EXSTATIK was born. Over the next 5 years he built EXSTATIK into a digital agency that was producing work for the likes of Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartridge World. One of their main clients towards the end of the 5 years was The Intermarketing Group and in 2006 the two merged.

For the next 4 years Steve ran EXSTATIK and became head of online for The Intermarketing Group bringing on board clients such as Sony Europe, Reebok and ASDA.

In 2010 though his attention turned to consultancy and to facilitate this change in direction Puddle was formed. Puddle aims to take the best talent in the industry and use that as a virtual agency able to facilitate any requirement requested by any size of client.

Steve has had extensive experience across all aspects of producing digital content. He has a proven track record of getting clients and keeping them. As a business owner he understands and performs the many roles required within a digital agency and in the past has been Managing Director, Production Manager, New Business Manager, Designer, Account Handler, Art Director and Tea Maker!

My Links

Puddle

stevenburles.com

Career History

Founder and MD at Puddle
From March 4, 2010 and still in this role.

Puddle offers clients an online consultancy and training service that improves their profile and delivers effective measurable results. We have been working in digital marketing for over 10 years. In that time we have worked on brands such as adidas, ASDA, Disney, MTV, Porsche, Boots Opticians, Reebok, Orange and Sony Europe. Over the years we have built up excellent relationships with some of the UK’s leading digital specialists. Today these specialists are our sounding board and constant supply of new ideas.

Head of Online at Intermarketing and Communications
From April 1, 2006 until March 4, 2010.

• Responsible for generating new business within existing Group clients. • Responsible for the quality of Online work which is produced. • Responsible for the day to day running of the division. • Responsible for expanding the division and general online offering.

Founder and MD at EXSTATIK
From November 1, 2001 until March 4, 2010.

• Responsible for the brand development and future of the company. • Responsible for New Business Opportunities, Partnerships and Recruitment. • Creative Direction across everything we produce. • Responsible for keeping everyone up to date with new technology.

Senior Interactive Designer at ATTIK
From November 1, 1999 until October 1, 2001.

• Develop the Interactive side of the business. • Creative input into all online work. • Studio Management. • Responsible for keeping up to date on new technologies.

Education and Qualifications

BA Hons Graphic Design

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