Meet our team of media and advertising experts

The MEERKAT media and advertising experts work effectively as a team; constantly keeping a look-out for those around them and alert to any changes in the surrounding landscape. We are an agile, creative and hardworking bunch who tackle every challenge with integrity and innovative thinking. As MEERKATs, we pride ourselves on being highly approachable and friendly. Unless, of course, you’re a scorpion. Find out more about us here.

Heidi

Founder

I’m Heidi and I was the first MEERKAT. Following a decade in media sales and new to Brighton, I launched MEERKATworks 18 years ago from my spare room. My original aims for the agency hold as true today as they did back then – to build a fun, fresh and alert team of MEERKATs working together to provide up-to-date market knowledge, with complete integrity and inspiring creativity. My 25 years’ experience in media has honed my skills in the field of planning, negotiating and buying media campaigns across all channels, and set solid foundations for the growth and success of MEERKAT. Outside of the business, I thrive on adventure, enjoy spending time in the great outdoors (walking, camping and dancing) and I love to entertain and cook – roast chicken being my speciality.

Casey

Associate Director

I’m Casey, the Associate Director at MEERKATworks. Before swearing allegiance to The Queen and becoming British, I graduated from the University of South Africa with a degree in Communication. My responsibilities at MEERKAT include the management of bespoke campaigns across both digital and traditional media platforms, strategically planned and delivered to meet our client’s objectives and KPIs. Prior to MEERKAT, I worked in radio for years in London across a wide range of client sectors, before taking a little time off to work in education. In my free time I enjoy a glass of Rioja (at cellar temperature), crocheting misshapen gifts for my friends, practising Spanish and listening to podcasts while I cycle along the river.

I’m Alice, Head of Creative Insight. I love creativity, whether through words, images or revealing insights into consumers. With a Business Studies degree and a PhD in Children’s Experience of Advertising, I’m the wordsmith and messaging expert in MEERKAT. After working as an advertising account planner in Edinburgh, I went back to studying. An HND in Digital Imaging was followed by five years’ working as a professional photographer in the whisky industry. Now I’m delighted to combine my love of creative copywriting, with teasing out qualitative insights and occasional photographic projects. Outside work, I enjoy walking and exploring the world with my camera, catching strange and unusual films through my BAFTA membership and searching the auctions for inspiring artworks.

I’m Dan – and I sell things to people that they may not realise they need! I’m Head of Creative Content and Audio Production at MEERKATworks. You’ll often find me staring out of the window in pensive mode. I’ve told the rest of the MEERKATs that this is a perfectly normal part of the ‘creative brainstorming process’. The truth is – I’m simply staring out of the window, bereft of ideas. In a previous life, I was Head of Creative Content at some of the UK’s major radio groups. I managed a team of writers and producers and have worked with local, regional and National clients and agencies across the UK.

I’ve won awards for creativity, blah blah, but my key focus for every campaign is to create commercial content that works for my clients. Awards are nice – but results win everytime.

I’m Akiko and I’m Financial Controller at MEERKAT. I previously I worked as an Assistant Manager at a language school and as a database programmer at an IT company in Japan. Since 2007 I have been working in Accounting in the Middle East and here in the UK. I have gained AAT and Sage Line 50 accounting qualifications in the UK, for those of you interested in the numerical side of things. Outside of work, I enjoy catching up on Japanese drama and news, which helps me feel closer to my own country as I’m exactly 5,976 miles from home. Like many Japanese people I’m sensitive about having my photograph taken, but if you are visiting our office, please say “Kon’nichiwa”.

I’m Ebo, the youngest, and only canine, MEERKAT! My key responsibility is making sure the mob get plenty of fresh air and explore the great outdoors. I’m also the best connected dog in the media industry and enjoy going to meetings whether in offices, coffee shops, parks and beaches all around the UK. Outside of work I love a game of “find it”, playing in muddy puddles and stealing tissues, slippers and socks. I particularly relish pilfering from pockets and handbags. My ethos in life is simply to live in the moment, make friends and have FUN!

Heidi - Founder

Casey - Associate Director

Alice - Head of Creative Insight

Dan - Head of Audio Production

I’ve won awards for creativity, blah blah, but my key focus for every campaign is to create commercial content that works for my clients. Awards are nice – but results win everytime.

Ebo The CanineMEERKAT - Head of Health & Wellbeing

Akiko - Finance/Media Manager

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