Phil Clark, former marketing head at Canada Goose, joins Rise at Seven as a managing partner.
- Clark will focus on performance and creativity, working from the London office and joining the board.
- Previously, he held influential marketing roles, including at SEG Music and Kinesso.
- The agency, based in Sheffield, is expanding rapidly and diversifying into paid media.
- Carrie Rose, CEO, aims to drive further growth with Clark’s strategic expertise.
Phil Clark, a veteran in the digital marketing domain, has recently made a significant career move by joining Rise at Seven as a group managing partner. His new role, primarily located in the London office, places him as a pivotal figure on the agency’s board. Clark’s appointment marks a reconnection with Karl Loudon, the global managing director, with whom he previously collaborated at Kinesso.
Clark’s career trajectory includes influential roles in renowned organisations. Before his tenure at Canada Goose as the senior global director of digital marketing and media, he commenced his professional journey in the music industry at SEG Music talent agency. His broad experience also encompasses a business director position at Reprise, currently known as Kinesso, where he worked alongside Loudon.
The five-year-old agency, headquartered in Sheffield, now operates offices in Manchester and New York, reflecting its international reach and rapid growth. Its diverse clientele lists prominent names such as SIXT, Ninja, Bumble, and Capital One. Recently, the agency expanded its services to include paid media, partnering with brands like InSinkErator, Beauty Pie, and Tandem Bank.
Clark’s role entails managing the comprehensive delivery and performance of the PESO framework at Rise at Seven Group, which covers paid, earned, shared, and owned media strategies. As part of his leadership duties, Clark will oversee the various teams dedicated to aspects like social media, SEO, PR, data, and creative strategy.
He believes in the critical importance of integrating customer-centric content marketing strategies across different media. Clark’s vision aligns with the agency’s goal to create impactful, multi-channel content strategies. He is eager to leverage his extensive marketing experience to aid the agency in achieving ambitious growth targets.
Carrie Rose, who founded Rise at Seven, underscores the strategic importance of Clark’s addition to the team. She highlights his vast experience and shared vision for the agency’s future. Rose is particularly excited about Clark’s potential to support the agency’s growth in the U.S. market, along with new product launches and strategic mergers and acquisitions. Clark’s approach resonates with the agency’s core values and its commitment to excellence in marketing craftsmanship.
Phil Clark’s appointment is set to bring transformative growth and strategic advancement to Rise at Seven.
