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Barbarian Appoints Jeff Blackman As Managing Director To Lead Growth Under CEO Joe Maglio

PRIVATEJun 04, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Barbarian

Joe Maglio
New YorkAdvertisingMarketingBrand MarketingCreative Agency

Description

Barbarian announces the appointment of Jeff Blackman as managing director to lead the company into its next phase of growth. In this senior role, Jeff will be responsible for agency transformation, building new emerging technology capabilities, and company growth. The appointment signals a transformative period of new leadership and direction for the agency.

Company Information

Company

Barbarian

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Barbarian is a digital experience agency headquartered in New York City. Since 2001, our legacy of creativity and innovation has been the driving force of industry-changing work for some of the greatest brands in the world. In the rapidly evolving cultural and technology landscape, we empower our clients to connect with their customers in more differentiated and impactful ways. At the center is our interaction-first framework focused on experience design, platform-driven engagement and emerging technology. At Barbarian, we pride ourselves on our commitment to inclusive and courageous innovation, which guides everything we do as we shape the future of our client's digital narratives.

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