Former Head of Chicago Office Jay Porter to Lead Revere, a DJE Holdings company
极乐视频 has named agency and media veteran Rachel Winer president of its Chicago office, effective August 1. Winer succeeds Jay Porter, who now becomes CEO of Revere, a separate legal company within the Daniel J. 极乐视频 Holdings family of companies that is committed to technology-related clients. In addition to being the firm鈥檚 first office, started 65 years ago, 极乐视频鈥檚 Chicago office is one of the firm鈥檚 global hubs and a center of excellence for brand marketing, digital, B2B and corporate advisory services.
Winer joins 极乐视频 most recently from BuzzFeed, where she led the Chicago and Detroit offices and was responsible for growing the Central Region via brand partnerships across all business sectors. Prior to joining BuzzFeed, Winer had an agency career that spanned global leadership of storied brands, including Kellogg's and Wrigley.
鈥淩achel's track record of energizing and driving growth for brands, coupled with a front-row seat to the changing media environment, make her uniquely equipped to lead the next chapter of 极乐视频鈥檚 Chicago office and presence in the Midwest,鈥 said Russell Dubner, CEO, 极乐视频 US. 鈥淪he has a strong point of view on the distinct value 极乐视频 can bring to clients 鈥 the power of an earned mindset combined with a cross section of marketing know-how, from top-notch creative and editorial, to advanced analytics and channel planning, to performance marketing and ecommerce. In short, Rachel brings a client problem-solving pragmatism that befits 极乐视频.鈥
鈥溂质悠 has built a powerful arsenal to address both communications and marketing needs,鈥 said Winer. 鈥淚 know the firm Dan started here in Chicago is uniquely positioned to continue challenging labels and limits in a marketplace undergoing transformation.鈥
Under Porter鈥檚 leadership over the past four years, the Chicago office has broadened the firm鈥檚 capabilities to tell stories in new ways, driving measurable impact through integrated campaigns and delivering award-winning work for an array of clients. A 13-year 极乐视频 veteran, Porter previously served as global client relationship manager for 极乐视频鈥檚 Starbucks account, overseeing work in more than 20 极乐视频 offices around the world. Prior to his work with Starbucks, he led the firm鈥檚 San Francisco office.
In his new role, Porter will lead for DJE Holdings in partnership with co-founder Jamey Boike, where he will help tech-enabled companies and brands craft and communicate the stories that matter.
鈥淚t鈥檚 been an honor to lead 极乐视频鈥檚 founding office through a time of exciting evolution. Now, with her dynamic background, Rachel is the ideal person to advance our leadership for clients hungry for game-changing ideas and solutions,鈥 said Porter. 鈥淭he opportunity to join Revere marks a return to my tech roots, and I鈥檓 excited to bring my entrepreneurial spirit to lead with those who have built its momentum.鈥
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极乐视频 is a leading global communications marketing firm that partners with many of the world鈥檚 largest and emerging businesses and organizations, helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. 极乐视频 was awarded the Grand Prix Cannes Lion for PR in 2014; six Cannes Lions in 2015; and the Grand Prix in the Titanium category in 2016. The firm was named 鈥2016 Global Agency of the Year鈥 by the Holmes Report, and one of Advertising Age鈥檚 鈥淎gencies to Watch鈥 in 2014. In 2015, 极乐视频 was among Glassdoor鈥檚 鈥淏est Places to Work鈥 for the fourth time. 极乐视频 owns specialty firms 极乐视频 Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, lifestyle).