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Octagon signs Aussie actor Dan MacPherson

 

Dan MacPherson

Dan MacPherson

Australian actor and TV presenter Dan MacPherson has signed with the Interpublic Group’s sport and marketing agency Octagon to build his commercial opportunities.

As MacPherson’s second agency, Octagon has signed the former Neighbours star and host of Channel Seven’s Dancing with the Stars, in a strategic partnership with talent agency Morrissey’s.

Octagon will use research tools to find brand associations for MacPherson, who is also a triathlete and Ironman competitor.

Samsung, MasterCard and Swisse are among brands Octagon has worked with in recent years, as well as celebrities and media personalities including Ivanka Trump and Piers Morgan.

MacPherson said: “I’ve always had great representation when it came to professional gigs. Now, as my career continues to expand and opportunities arise in so many different forms, the commercial side becomes more important. So I wanted to add a new dimension to my team – experts in this area.”

Rene Wright, client services director for athletes and personalities at Octagon said: “When it comes to developing relevant and meaningful partnerships between brands and talent, we believe strongly in research. It helps us understand the psychology behind fan passion for sport, movies and celebrity, and enables us to isolate personality trait matches and variations between brands and prospective ambassadors, to ensure a perfect fit. The team here is excited about working with Dan.”

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