Adconion Media Group continues to expand its presence in Australia, announcing the company has appointed Jonathan Smith as Victorian State Sales Director, reporting to National Sales Director, Anthony Mogensen.
Responsible for driving the dedicated sales teams across Adconion Direct and the brand marketing Joost digital distribution platforms, Jonathan will be focused on increasing the level of engagement with media and creative agencies in the Victorian market.
Smith has over 14 years industry experience and a strong network of agency relationships across the state. Starting his career in 1997 with Cody Outdoor (APN), Jonathan then moved across to Eye Corp before branching into cinema with FACE Media, helping to build it from start up.
After nearly seven years building his networks and relationships with Victoria’s major advertisers and media agencies in these offline roles, Jonathan made the transition to digital. He held roles with s ninemsn and Yahoo7 before progressing to the role of Sales Director, Victoria for News Digital Media.
During a tenure of nearly four years with NDM, Jonathan was responsible for nurturing a growing sales team and managing them to successfully and substantially increasing Melbourne market share. However the lure of a more integrated and collaborative working model at Adconion drew Jonathon to accept his current role.
“The Adconion model is unique. They have some of the best distribution technology in the game and a dedicated focus on DR and brand that is unparalleled. The cross platform opportunities between the teams and Adconion Media Group’s creative agency RedLever, generate a creative, collaborative working culture that sets Adconion apart from anywhere I’ve previously worked. I’m impressed with the management vision and am committed to driving our position as the leading integrated digital media services company in this country,” said Smith.
Peter Davies, Managing Director of Adconion Media Group said “Jonathan has a great passion for the digital space and thrives on winning business and developing his teams within a fun, highly motivated and focused working environment. He has an exceptional work ethic and is highly regarded in the industry. We’re delighted to have him as part of the growing team at Adconion.”
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About Adconion Media Group
Adconion Media Group (www.adconion.com) is one of the largest independent global audience, video and content networks, reaching over 325 million unique users – or one-quarter of the total global Internet population – every month.
Adconion Media Group opened its doors in Australia in 2007 and has quickly established its position as one of the fastest growing converged digital media organisations in the country, capable of connecting advertisers, brands, publishers and content owners with the right audience at the right time, through the best possible channel for an optimum, measurable result.
Adconion has 16 offices in eight countries around the world, is a member of the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) and is a founding member of IASH Europe.