Moxie Interactive Founder and CEO Kris Zagoria Steps Down; Joel Lunenfeld Named as Successor
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ATLANTA--(Business Wire)-- Moxie Interactive, a division of Zenith Media Services, and a top ten interactive marketing agency in the United States, shared today that co-founder Kris Zagoria has announced her departure as CEO from the agency. Zagoria founded Moxie Interactive in 2000, leading the agency`s unprecedented growth from five employees to a staff of nearly 300 through the development of inventive, award-winning interactive advertising and marketing programs for high-profile national accounts that include Verizon, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Garnier, Maybelline New York, 20th Century Fox and The Home Depot, among others. "I am extremely proud and humbled by what our team has accomplished in the past nine years, and have no doubt that Moxie will continue to thrive and remain on the cutting edge as one of the leading interactive agencies in the country," said Zagoria. "Leaving the Moxie team was an extremely difficult decision as each and every employee brings out the very best in me. However, I am thrilled to be able to explore new creative avenues, spend more time with my family, and apply what I have learned at Moxie in my new endeavors to come." Joel Lunenfeld, chief innovation officer, has been a long-time partner of Zagoria`s, leading the agency`s charge to create innovative client programs within the ever-changing landscape of social media, technology and communication platforms. With eight years at Moxie building its media practice, and playing a key leadership role with many of the agency`s clients, he will bring to the position an innate understanding of Moxie Interactive`s business model and ongoing mission to remain at the forefront of the digital industry. "If you know Joel, you know he`s a natural leader. His thirst for continuously pushing the digital envelope is unmatched. He`s been with the agency since 2001, and has been absolutely critical to Moxie`s success," said Zagoria. Lunenfeld assumes Zagoria`s role as CEO beginning June 10 along with remaining partners Bob Conquest, chief creative officer, and Shelley Bertsch, chief operations officer. Zagoria will continue to provide guidance to Moxie in a consulting role. Under the leadership of Zagoria, Moxie Interactive has become one of the most prolific interactive agencies in the country and a leader in the use of emerging technology to capture the attention and build conversations between consumers and some of today`s most prestigious brands. Notable accolades that Zagoria has brought to Moxie Interactive include being selected as "Atlanta`s #1 Largest & Fastest Growing Women-Owned Firm" two years in a row by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, "Agency to Watch" by MediaPost, and "2005 Marketer of the Year" from the Atlanta Interactive Marketing Association, in addition to countless industry awards for national interactive campaigns. She also helped to oversee the 2006 acquisition by Zenith Media Services, a strategic decision that was made to strengthen the agency`s media and creative service offerings. "Kris` creativity, unwavering commitment to clients and forward-thinking approach to interactive marketing has made her the driving force behind the success of Moxie Interactive-she is an incredible, one-of-a-kind talent, and though I am saddened to see her depart, I fully respect her decision to step down from her current role," said Steve King, ZenithOptimedia global CEO. "With Joel at the helm, we have every confidence that his constant determination to innovate and push the boundaries of the digital space will keep Moxie at the forefront of the interactive world for many years to come." For more information about Moxie Interactive, please visit www.moxieinteractive.com. For press inquiries, contact Alex Anzalone at (619) 234-0345. About Moxie Interactive Simply put, Moxie Interactive is brilliant marketing, digitally enhanced. One of the largest full-service interactive marketing agencies in the United States, Moxie`s capabilities include communications planning, media planning and buying, search marketing, branded entertainment, digital advertising, ECRM, experiential and sponsorship services and campaign management. At the heart of the agency is its proprietary offering, Sunao. A Japanese word meaning the `untrapped mind,` Sunao is a team of experts whose mission is to deliver innovation to clients through trend-spotting, consumer insights and analytics. Moxie`s award-winning digital team is focused on connecting people and brands across all screens. Current clients include Coca-Cola, Hewlett-Packard, Garnier, Maybelline New York, Nestle, Puma, The Home Depot, Verizon, and 20th Century Fox, among others. Founded in 2000, Atlanta-based Moxie was acquired by Zenith Media Services, a Publicis Groupe Company, in 2006. Expansion has included additional locations in New York and Los Angeles. To learn more about Moxie, visit www.moxieinteractive.com. Formula PR Alex Anzalone, 619-234-0345 anzalone@formulapr.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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