Full-service digital marketing agency I-COM has appointed Alex Blaikley as Strategy & Innovation Director.
This newly created role is part of the Manchester agency’s ongoing expansion, driven by recent wins such as ebuyer, Dawnvale, and Universal Tankers. The Client Services and Content Marketing teams are also growing, with Tyriq Oladiran, Harrison Spencer, and Charlotte Kaighen joining the I-COM team.
Alex Blaikley will enhance I-COM’s integrated marketing offerings to both new and existing clients by leveraging AI, Headless solutions, and an agile approach to client growth and delivery across all I-COM services and channels.
Commenting on his new role, Alex Blaikley said, “The unique approach that I-COM takes with its clients, combined with the wide range of services, presents a significant opportunity to build on existing success. Its integration with technology partners and transparency about AI opportunities highlights the crucial role agencies should play in client growth.”
Ravi Bhalla, Managing Director at I-COM, added, “Alex’s extensive experience in various industry roles, including positions at Google, iProspect, and most recently as Managing Partner at 26 (MSQ), was a key factor in our decision to hire him. As I-COM celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, we’ve witnessed significant changes in how marketing firms need to operate to stay competitive. We are confident that Alex will drive continued innovation and strengthen our future success.”