Venetian Media Group (VMG)’s full-service marketing agency, Yakkazoo has hired Rosie Thompson-Jones to spearhead its experiential and events division.
Effective immediately, Thompson-Jones will nurture Yakkazoo client relationships and drive new business opportunities.
Thompson-Jones brings with her two decades of live event and storytelling experience, having recently served as executive producer for INVNT. Her portfolio includes work in pharmaceutical, automotive, technology, finance, media, and IT events, as well as FMCG B2C and B2B campaigns.
Thompson-Jones said she can’t wait to sink her teeth into some new and exciting projects.
"The Yakkazoo team is working on some truly awe-inspiring experiences, setting the bar for physical and digital engagement," she said.
Thompson-Jones will report to VMG CEO, Michael Fishwick, who says her experience leading, up-skilling and mentoring teams is second to none.
"At Yakkazoo, from conception to execution, we’re all about the extraordinary journey," he said.
"We create magic in everything we do, and our events and experiential team is at the heart of that. With a proven track record of delivering memorable experiences, a dedication to client satisfaction, and a sky’s the limit attitude, Rosie is the perfect person to lead this agency to new heights”.
VMG is the Australian-owned media company behind Yakkazoo, that also houses OOH advertising company, Revolution360, billboard company, Captive Vision Outdoor, sports management agency, Aspire Talent Group, media planning and buying agency, Frontier Media and digital agencies, Sillyfish and Digital Native.
Have something to say on this? Share your views in the comments section below. Or if you have a news story or tip-off, drop us a line at adnews@yaffa.com.au
Sign up to the AdNews newsletter, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for breaking stories and campaigns throughout the day.