Crocmedia opens new WA office with Mandy Colville to head it
Crocmedia has opened a new office in WA appointed former West Australian newspaper account manager Mandy Colville as its Western Australia Commercial Manager.
The release:
In response to significant business growth in Western Australia (WA), Crocmedia marks a turning point in its history, with the opening of a new office and commercial lead in WA.
Maintaining its local focus, Crocmedia has appointed WA born and bred identity Mandy Coville in the pivotal role of Western Australia Commercial Manager.
Mandy, former Account Manager for Brown Orr Fletcher Burrows and the West Australian newspaper, will be responsible for leading and growing Crocmedia’s WA client portfolio, with a focus on providing cross platform offerings into Crocmedia’s extensive Radio and TV assets in WA, including Footy WA.
Returning for the second year after successful 2014 ratings, Footy WA takes a look at football through a uniquely West Australian lens, with Mandy leading the identification of in program opportunities for parochial WA brands. Footy WA airs on the Nine Network in Perth and into regional WA markets from 5 April, 2015.
Mandy has over fifteen years’ experience in media, across sales and journalism and predominantly with regional media outlets, making her the ideal candidate for the role.
Crocmedia Chief Executive Officer Craig Hutchison said the new office and appointment marks a significant milestone for the business.
“Our business continues to go from strength-to-strength which can be attributed to our unashamedly local focus in each market.
“We have seen a significant growth in our WA client base that relies on us to deliver their messages into metro and regional communities.
“A WA office and the appointment of Mandy, a media sales expert who has a unique understanding of WA needs, means that we have dedicated focus on the state, where we can go beyond scratching the surface and open up new opportunities to new local businesses and brands.”
Mandy Coville said she is excited to be part of a progressive and innovative company and to influence growth and change in her home market.
“The Crocmedia content and product offering is unique in terms of its reach and the depth of knowledge of the market already existing within the team.
“I’m looking forward to enhancing this understanding with my personal and professional WA origins.”
Crocmedia currently produce into Western Australia; Footy WA, Sportsday, The Locker Room, Off the Bench radio and TV, and an AFL radio call through regional Western Australia.
Source: Crocmedia press release
