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Having a great team is important to us here at Wonacott. As an employee-driven company we enjoy our co-workers as professionals and friends, and encourage not only working hard but also having fun and leading a balanced life (Let's be honest, happy employees are more productive employees). Our staff is made up of a diverse blend of professional backgrounds and experiences spanning corporate, product, B2B, B2C and social media communications.
Executive Team
Jason Wonacott
Founder and CEO
Jason created Wonacott Communications in 2007 following several years heading up PR and communications initiatives both in-house and agency side. He had one goal: Provide the benchmark public relations and new media results of a major agency while being affordable, adaptable and approachable - all with a modern perspective on the constantly evolving communications mediums. Adhering to this mantra, Wonacott Communications quickly established itself as a respected strategic PR partner for a number of start-up and established interactive entertainment, convergence, consumer technology, consumer products/lifestyle and technology companies.
Prior to launching Wonacott Communications, Jason was the head of corporate communications for two industry leading online entertainment companies, one VC-backed and one public. Previously, as a senior member of two leading Los Angeles-based public relations firms, he handled PR programs and initiatives for a number of clients in the consumer electronics, digital entertainment, consumer lifestyle, luxury brand, technology and clean technology industries.
Jason began his communications career as a TV reporter, and he also served four years in the U.S. Navy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Communication from the University of Oregon and is member of the Public Relations Society of America.
When not working, Jason takes full advantage of life in Southern California - from surfing and hiking to wine tasting and sampling the many restaurants Los Angeles offers. He's a gamer, a music and movie junkie, a social media addict, budding wine snob and he trains in - and is an instructor of - Krav Maga, the Israeli hand-to-hand combat system, so don't mess with him.
Alex Josef
Vice President, Interactive Entertainment and Consumer Technology Practice
A respected PR professional with more than 15 years of experience in the interactive entertainment and consumer technology industries, Alex Josef joined Wonacott Communications in 2011. His informed perspective to the world of interactive entertainment PR and Marketing is evidenced by his experience at numerous prestigious entertainment and public relations firms in Los Angeles, including Innovative Artists Agency, Stephen Hanks management, The Bohle Company, the Terpin Group and Bender/Helper Impact. Alex is both knowledgeable and adaptable, enabling him to meet and exceed a broad scope of client needs and expectations.
Prior to joining the Wonacott team, Alex operated VIM Global Consulting, an independent PR/marketing and business development group, providing counsel to clients in the interactive entertainment and digital technology sectors. Prior to founding VIM Global in 2009, Alex acted as CEO and Lead Strategist at Pacific Media Partners where he developed the agency infrastructure and managed client relations. Preceding PMP, Alex was Managing Partner at Zeitgeist Communications, a progressive marketing and communications firm based in Santa Monica, Calif. Alex launched Zeitgeist in 2003 following his tenure at Bender/Helper Impact where he managed the agency's Interactive Entertainment Group.
Alex studied Communications and English at California State University, Dominguez Hills. A culture and technology enthusiast, he has also contributed several articles and reviews covering film, food, music and videogames to various publications. In his spare time, Alex enjoys being completely destroyed by Crossfit WODs and eating strictly paleo (except for the occasional doughnut).
Sara Campbell
Vice President, Corporate and Convergence Practice
Sara Campbell is a communications professional with more than 13 years' experience leading smart, creative and effective campaigns for top brands and emerging businesses in the digital media, technology, finance, payments, entertainment and consumer technology industries. With a strong understanding of the traditional and social media landscapes - and a knack for storytelling - she has a long track record of creating thoughtful campaigns that get clients noticed in the right ways.
At Wonacott, Sara leads the award-winning independent agency's corporate and convergence practice. Prior to joining Wonacott in 2010, Sara was a Vice President at Edelman, the world's largest independent public relations agency, where she was a senior member of the digital entertainment and technology practice. While at Edelman, she managed communications programs for clients such as Microsoft Xbox, Fox Interactive Media, MySpace, IGN Entertainment, Rotten Tomatoes, AskMen.com, Starbucks Entertainment, Sony, CinemaNow.com, Warner Home Video, The Recording Academy, Toshiba and Revver.com. She has also worked in house at Bank of America and Sony Corporation of America.
Sara has a bachelor of arts in English Literature from the University of Georgia. A self-described bookworm and media nerd, she spends a lot of time reading, writing and roving the Internet (while not on the clock, of course). She is also writing a book about her experiences growing up in family of nine siblings.
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