Two new hires at Edison Media

Ben Ashcroft and Matt Owens

Manchester’s Edison Media, now in its fourth year of trading, is on a hiring spree after a successful 2022.

Ben Ashcroft joins the agency as digital account manager. Ashcroft previously ran his own digital agency and brings over six years of experience in end-to-end digital advertising management, specialising in the education sector.

Matt Owens, the agency’s newly recruited production manager, brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at MediaCom and CityPress. With a track record of working with renowned brands including Aldi, Matt is well-versed in handling high-profile accounts. In his role at Edison Media, Owens will oversee the entire after-sale process, including deadline planning, artwork submissions, and post-campaign analysis.

Nicola Orrell, MD of Edison Media, said: “At Edison Media, we really do value the clients we represent and understand that the after-sales customer relationship is an essential factor. By bringing Matt and Ben on board, we reinforce our commitment to prioritising our clients' delivery and results.”

shcroft said: “The big thing that pulled me towards Edison Media was the huge ambitions for the company and the opportunity to be a part of one of the most talented full-service media agencies Manchester has to offer.”

Owens added: “Edison Media is an ambitious agency with a hugely talented team of people, I’m thrilled to be joining a team at the forefront of advertising to help support their roster of industry-leading brands.”

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