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John AlliganManaging DirectorJohn has been planning and buying media for a number of years. Starting with two of the UK’s largest advertising agencies - Ogilvy & Mather and DMB&B (where he was Broadcast Director) - he became Media Director and partner at Park Advertising before joining The Media Shop as a Director in 1996. In 2005 he and his partners initiated an MBO and he now holds the position of Managing Director of the restructured company. He believes in the full service ethic and that media is an advertising and marketing tool and not a commodity. The Media Shop's role is to develop and identify media solutions that best achieve our clients objectives cost effectively - essentially "making our clients advertising £ work harder." 
Sue Fernando-SoliniDirectorSue started her career at a full service agency before coming to The Media Shop in 1993. Her attitude and entrepreneurial spirit was recognised by her becoming the youngest Board Director appointed. She, along, with her fellow Directors, co-led the company MBO in 2005. Sue's philosophy is based on creative thinking to provide The Media Shop clients with the most cost effective and impactful media solutions. She believes in "challenging the norms to achieve our clients’ objectives" and is constantly questioning and working very closely with key publishers to ensure that The Media Shop's clients stay ahead of the competition. 
Richard HuglinDirector / Head of TMSiRichard launched TMSi, the agency’s interactive unit, in January 2000, and the agency’s online billings have grown exponentially. A seasoned Media Planner/Buyer with extensive experience across all media sectors, Richard began his career in the media department of BDH in Manchester. A move to London saw TV buying roles on behalf of Post Office Counters and an array of prominent brands in the motoring, finance and FMCG sectors. He built his ‘all media’ capabilities at Roose and Partners in the mid/late 1980’s, before joining The Media Shop as Senior Planner/Buyer. Richard is a Board Director and equity holder in The Media Shop. His top priority is to ensure that the agency and its clients get the very best out of all that’s new, impactful and responsive when it comes to interactive media. 
Melanie LeveneDirectorMelanie Levene started her career in advertising at Leo Burnett followed by four years at NJP & Partners and it was here that The Media Shop was born as a breakaway media agency. Specialising in the non-broadcast sector and in direct response, Melanie has now fulfilled her dream of being one of four partners of The Media Shop. She says “Actually owning the company where you have seen it born and grow-up is like having another child. The Media Shop has been nurtured and grown over the years and has a wonderful reputation with clients and media owners alike. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” |
