Orange County, CA (1888PressRelease)
January 16, 2009 - Earthbound Media Group (EMG) is kicking off 2009 with a new addition to its team –Jayson Oertel, Vice President of Entertainment Marketing and Senior Social Media Consultant. A seasoned media strategist with almost a decade of experience in the entertainment marketing and social networking arenas, Oertel’s expertise and leadership skills will serve as a valuable asset in extending EMG’s client base to the entertainment industry and beyond.
“As one of the entertainment vertical’s foremost experts in social media marketing, Jayson is a key addition to the EMG team,” explained EMG Managing Partner and Chief Visionary Officer Damien Navarro. “We are confident his relationships and broad range of talent and skills will accelerate the growth of our business and take the company to the next level.”
Knowledgeable in all aspects of advertising and marketing, Oertel will closely work with EMG’s executive leadership team to identify and generate new business opportunities within the entertainment, viral media and social networking marketplace. He will also play a key role in fostering strategic relationships and partnerships with entertainment clients and third-party alliances while developing EMG marketing and public relations initiatives to drive lead generation and business.
“I am truly thrilled to be a part of this dynamic group of young professionals,” said Oertel. “With EMG’s many successes to-date, I hope to further EMG’s growth in exploring new markets that will put EMG head-to-head with some of the best in the industry.”
Jayson acquired his skills and knowledge of social media and the entertainment industry while serving as Creative Director at American Idol Underground and, most recently, as Creative Services Manager at MySpace where he played an active part in social networking since its infancy and successfully managed and delivered large-scale campaigns for clients such as 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Disney, Universal, HBO and Bravo. Jayson also graduated from The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interactive Media.
About EMG
EMG is a one-of-a-kind, technology-driven strategic marketing agency. Our singular goal is to evolve the digital and visual landscapes of business for corporations, brands and non-profits worldwide.
As a leader in the marketplace, EMG has single-handedly set a benchmark for complexity, creativity and vitality in the solutions we have provided for both our partners and clients alike.
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