Attention Agency Adds Marketing and Communications Guru
Melisa Mackevicius-Leonard joins Third Street as Executive Director, Client Services
CHICAGO, June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago-based marketing firm Third Street (TakeThirdStreet.com) announced today the addition of Melisa Mackevicius-Leonard as its Executive Director of Client Services. In this newly-created role, Melisa will further ensure that Third Street client partners enjoy unprecedented success, while helping lead the agency's new business initiatives.
"Third Street is completely thrilled to welcome Melisa to our roster," said David T. Jones, Third Street co-founder and Chief Creative Officer. "We're fortunate to have her. I know from personal experience that Melisa is the real deal - she comes with a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success."
"Melisa gets it done - and we're very excited she's going to be getting it done for us and our clients," added Jones.
Melisa joins Third Street having moved up the ranks at agencies such as FCB, DraftFCB, Euro RSCG and most recently, Havas Worldwide. She brings with her a depth and breadth of experience working with consumer brands such as Sony PlayStation, Groupon, The First Years, Sonic Drive In, Malaria No More, Disney, Cracker Barrel, Wal-Mart, and more.
"My professional passion is being a part of a team of great people, who develop great ideas, for great partner clients," said Melisa. "There's something very special happening at Third Street, and I'm very excited to be a part of it."
"For the record," noted Jones, "Melisa's background as a professionally trained chef at Le Cordon Blue London had almost nothing to do with her coming aboard."
In addition to her communication and culinary talents, Melisa speaks four languages (two fluently), has travelled and lived throughout the world, and is proud to call Chicago home.
ABOUT THIRD STREET: Based in Chicago with an office in Indianapolis, Third Street is the world's first Attention Agency; an approach to marketing and advertising that is rooted in first paying attention, to then create attention. Founded in 2007, Third Street enjoys a growing client roster of national and international brands, collaboratively developing results-driven, award-winning campaigns across multiple integrated platforms.
| Contact: |
Sean Smith, President, Third Street |
| 773-490-9190 |
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