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09/01/11
VX Welcomes Two New Team Members
Brand and Marketing Agency Version-X Appoints Senior Producer and Director of Marketing/Business Development
PRESS RELEASE
Los Angeles, September 1, 2011 – For Immediate Release – Today, Version-X, an award-winning full service Brand and Marketing agency based in Los Angeles, is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Knopf as its Senior Producer and Michael Newhouse as its Director of Marketing and Business Development. Keith will spearhead the development of streamlined processes and client communication as well as assist in strategic engagement initiatives. Michael will lead marketing activities for the agency as well as driving marketing strategy development for existing and future clients.
“We are thrilled to have landed not just one, but two marketing executives possessing a combined wealth of experience and knowledge that can make an instant impact with our current clients in addition to adding new marketing services,” said Chris Fasan, Principal / Creative Director of Version-X. “During these uncertain economic times we have still managed to grow and now was the perfect time to add senior staff that possess the experience required to lead our client services and build upon our marketing offerings and capabilities”, Mr. Fasan added.
Prior to his work at Version-X, Keith worked in senior management for both international and domestic companies, which haveincluded working and traveling extensively throughout the US and the world managing production and creative teams in print, online and interactive capacities. Keith has worked as the Director of Media & Entertainment in his previous agency experience and has been both the Group Production Director & Managing Director of Creative Services/Marketing in his previous client experience.
“I am elated to work for an award-winning Brand and Marketing Agency such as Version-X. It is very telling that, during this difficult economy, they have not only avoided scaling down, but are actually growing due to its on-target creative vision, talent and strategy. I have a lot of respect for this team and am really looking forward to helping manage their next successes”, said Mr. Knopf.
Michael joins Version-X with over 12 years experience, both agency and brand side, having worked with companies ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500. Michael’s vast, multi-industry experience provides invaluable insights and perspectives for clients. Whether it’s traditional advertising, experiential marketing or the latest Social Media developments, Michael is up to speed on the absolute latest and knows right where to find the critical information for client success. As a developing thought leader in Brand and Marketing Strategy, Michael is frequently asked to speak and share his insights.
About Version-X
Founded in 1998, Version-X is an award-winning brand and marketing agency that creates online and offline engagement strategies across multiple, integrated customer touch points. From brand inception to implementation, Version-X offers a full range of services including brand strategy/identity, web design/development, packaging design, printed collateral, online marketing, social media strategy/development, print advertisement and live event marketing. Clients served include Macadamia Natural Oil, Dolby, Metropolis Technology, Natural Yards, I.C.O.N. , GreenBytes, Debecca Natural Foods, Decipher Inc., Disney and others. Version-X is a privately held agency with headquarters in the Los Angeles NoHo Art District in California. For media or business inquiries, please contact Michael Newhouse at 818.308.6111 ext. 31 or michael@version-x.com. For more information please visit www.version-x.com