Phil Mitchelson, Director of Growth – Catena Media PLC

Phil is currently the Director of Growth ensuring the efficient and successful running of Catena Media’s Global Sports Division driving £22m revenue at 47% EBITDA for 2019. Catena Media is one of the worlds biggest affiliates across Casino, Sportsbook and Finance delivering in excess of 650,000 leads in 2019.

Previously he was the Marketing Director, a Cannes Lion and Bafta award winning content and media business in London.

BigBalls own and operate the largest football network on youtube in Copa90 It’s this unrivalled experience that allows BigBalls to form long term partnerships with brands who are serious about building and engaging communities with premium video content. Current Copa90 partners include Hyundai, adidas, and HTC.

A former media brand marketer turned storyteller. Phil has over 15 years experience in both News and consumer media brand marketing, from FHM to Head of marketing at News Corp

He loves nothing more than telling epic stories and building engaged communities, wherever they consume and expect great content. Simple really.

Phil Mitchelson

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