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Wieden + Kennedy Portland promoted Karrelle Dixon to managing director as previous managing director Tom Blessington announced he will be leaving the agency to join YouTube as VP of brand, media and experiences. Blessington starts his new role in mid-September.
“Tom is well-known for his culture-shaping, innovative marketing campaigns,” Danielle Tiedt, YouTube CMO, said in a statement. “We can’t wait for Tom to bring his breakthrough ideas and rule-breaking spirit to YouTube.”
During Blessington’s time at W+K Portland, dating back to 1990, he worked on brands including KFC, Verizon, Levi’s, Facebook and American Express, among many others.
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