Mediaworks Announces the Promotion of James Johnstone to Paid Media Director, Leading the PPC and Paid Social Teams

Mediaworks, a leading independent North East digital marketing agency, is delighted to announce the promotion of James Johnstone to the role of Paid Media Director.  

James, formerly Head of Paid Social & Video, will spearhead the agency’s PPC and Paid Social teams. He will bring his wealth of experience and innovative thinking to continue driving client success.  

The promotion reflects Mediaworks’ commitment to excellence and its strategy to bolster its leadership team to navigate the evolving digital marketing landscape.  

James said: “I am thrilled to be appointed to my new role. Mediaworks has been at the forefront of digital marketing and paid media for some time now and I’m excited to lead our talented teams towards even greater achievements.   

“I am lucky to work for an agency that closely aligns with my personal values. We use the best technology available to provide cutting-edge solutions and drive measurable results for clients.”  

James’s work has been instrumental in the firm attaining Google Premier Partner status again in 2024.  

Reserved for only the top 3% of all Google Ad users, Premier Partner status is the highest level an agency can achieve and demonstrates consistently meeting Google’s criteria across certification, ad spend, and performance.  

David Norris, Group Operations Director at Mediaworks: “With a proven track record in digital marketing, James has been an integral part of the Mediaworks team for over six years.  

“His promotion to Paid Media Director reflects the agency’s commitment to nurturing talent from within and recognising exceptional contributions. His passion for innovation, data-driven decision-making, and client delight align perfectly with our vision and continued growth ambitions.” 

Under his guidance, the Paid Media department is set to expand its capabilities, offering enhanced services to clients and setting new benchmarks in the industry.