NEW YORK, Oct. 5, 2016 /CNW/ -- (NASDAQ: MDCA)
– MDC Partners Inc. today announced Ryan Linder has been promoted to Chief Marketing
Officer in the United States,
effective immediately. Linder will oversee marketing and
business development across MDC Partners' largest agency portfolio
and market, and he will partner with MDC's regionally-based CMOs,
Stephanie Nerlich in Canada and Lotta Malm
Hallqvist in Europe, to
drive ongoing global growth in response to intensifying client
demand. Linder is being promoted from his most recent position as
SVP of Business Development based on his impressive track record
for consistently maximizing growth potential, generating new
business momentum and aligning client needs with respective partner
agency core expertise. He reports to Bob Kantor, Chief Marketing and Business
Development Officer, who oversees the team globally.
"What sets Ryan apart is his boundless energy and enthusiasm for
business development, and the investment he makes in building deep
agency and client relationships," said Kantor. "Ryan works
across MDC's diverse partner agencies to expertly align them with
the right clients, which is why so many brands count on him as a
partner and a stakeholder in helping them achieve their goals."
For two consecutive years, Linder has been a leading contributor
to record business development on behalf of MDC and its partner
agencies, including driving many of the network's recent wins,
including MillerCoors, The Hershey Company, Campbell's Soup Co., The Truth Initiative and
Beats by Dre. Previously, Linder was SVP and Chief Growth
Officer for MDC creative agency Doner. Prior to joining the
MDC family, Linder was CMO for Omnicom shop, Zimmerman Advertising
in Fort Lauderdale and led
business development for Olson in Minneapolis and IPG's Jack Morton
Worldwide.
"MDC's business success stems from our commitment to being a
true partner to forward-thinking clients and agencies, which sets
us apart as a catalyst for modern, transformative marketing," said
Linder. "We bring together a world-class network of agencies,
unparalleled creativity and entrepreneurialism, and a nimble global
model that proactively tackles the challenges marketers are facing
today. It is an honor to work alongside our agency leaders and the
brightest minds in the business."
About MDC Partners Inc.
MDC Partners is one of the fastest-growing and most influential
marketing and communications networks in the world. Its 50+
advertising, public relations, media, branding, digital, social and
event marketing agencies are responsible for some of the most
memorable and engaging campaigns for the world's most respected
brands. As "The Place Where Great Talent Lives," MDC Partners is
known for its unique partnership model, empowering the most
entrepreneurial and innovative talent to drive competitive
advantage and business growth for clients. By leveraging
technology, data analytics, insights, and strategic consulting
solutions, MDC Partners drives measurable results and optimizes
return on marketing investment for over 1,700 clients
worldwide.
For more information about MDC Partners and its partner firms,
visit www.mdc-partners.com and follow us on Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/mdcpartners.
Contact:
Alexandra Delanghe
Chief Communications Officer
646-429-1845
adelanghe@mdc-partners.com
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