BUNTIN Adds New EVP, Channel Engagement + Activation

Nashville – Bert Hamaoui has joined BUNTIN as EVP, Channel Engagement + Activation. He will have topmost responsibility for the agency’s media practice for all clients across international, national and local channels in traditional, digital, social, direct response and emerging media.

Hamaoui’s 30 years of marketing experience most recently included media director for OMD USA, and similar positions previously at Campbell-Ewald, McCann Erickson, Hill Holiday and Saatchi & Saatchi. He has directed media programs for McDonald’s, Wells Fargo, Gucci, LEGO, Lenovo, Eddie Bauer, Bridgestone/Firestone, Merle Norman Cosmetics, Mazda, LA Fitness and others.

“Media has led our industry in terms of change and innovation,” says BUNTIN CEO Jeffrey Buntin, Jr. “Bert has clearly been at the forefront of this through his success at leading shops working for iconic brands. His talent and experience will contribute greatly to our efforts in helping clients move past awareness to realize the full potential of Brand Conviction.”

About BUNTIN

With operations in Nashville, Indianapolis, Detroit, Chicago and Washington, D.C., BUNTIN is among the leading independent brand communications firms and an ADWEEK-recognized “Top U.S. Shop.” The agency specializes in building Brand Conviction as a tool for achieving disproportionate client business results. In addition to its work with corporate clients, the agency operates a cause-branding division called AdHope that assists organizations in maximizing their social value through “great work that does good in our world.” To learn more, visit buntingroup.com, facebook.com/buntingroup, or @TheBuntinGroup on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.