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Ivan Clark

Media Analyst and Planner


Ran away from formal education to train in the Malcolm McLaren School of life as roadie/tour manager for his controversial post-Sex Pistols project, BowWowWow. After abandoning rock’n’roll, moved into a role at university of advertising J Walter Thompson. Over twenty-five years working in UK media and advertising with wide experience encompassing media planning and buying, business analysis, systems development, PR, experiential, technology, creative services, outdoor advertising, social media and project management. Now a media analyst and planner. Assumes nothing.

Ivan Clark's Background

Ivan Clark's Experience

Director of digital and creative solutions at Kinetic Worldwide

August 2008 - June 2009

Company spokesperson on digital Out-of-Home at Kinetic, the leading out-of-home media agency worldwide. Conducted ground-breaking research into the effectiveness and optimum use of digital. Advised on best creative use of the media and incorporating innovative technologies within all forms of OOH advertising.

Director of digital and creative solutions at Kinetic Worldwide

August 2008 - June 2009

Company spokesperson on digital Out-of-Home at Kinetic, the leading out-of-home media agency worldwide. Conducted ground-breaking research into the effectiveness and optimum use of digital. Advised on best creative use of the media and incorporating innovative technologies within all forms of OOH advertising.

Director of digital and creative solutions at Kinetic Worldwide

August 2008 - June 2009

Company spokesperson on digital Out-of-Home at Kinetic, the leading out-of-home media agency worldwide. Conducted ground-breaking research into the effectiveness and optimum use of digital. Advised on best creative use of the media and incorporating innovative technologies within all forms of OOH advertising.

Managing Director Destination Media Group at Kinetic Worldwide

October 2005 - July 2008

Managing a specialist unit skilled in digital out-of-home, shopper marketing and brand experience. DMG developed ideas and services complimentary to more traditional OOH campaigns

Managing Director Destination Media Group at Kinetic Worldwide

October 2005 - July 2008

Managing a specialist unit skilled in digital out-of-home, shopper marketing and brand experience. DMG developed ideas and services complimentary to more traditional OOH campaigns

Managing Director Destination Media Group at Kinetic Worldwide

October 2005 - July 2008

Managing a specialist unit skilled in digital out-of-home, shopper marketing and brand experience. DMG developed ideas and services complimentary to more traditional OOH campaigns

Media Director at Optimad Media Systems

May 2000 - September 2005

Business analysis, project management and customer support leader. Pioneering Optimad developed and managed business software solutions for media and advertising companies

Media Director at Optimad Media Systems

May 2000 - September 2005

Business analysis, project management and customer support leader. Pioneering Optimad developed and managed business software solutions for media and advertising companies

Media Director at Optimad Media Systems

May 2000 - September 2005

Business analysis, project management and customer support leader. Pioneering Optimad developed and managed business software solutions for media and advertising companies

Director of TV Strategy at Mediacom

January 1991 - April 2000

Working at the UK’s number one media agency, comprehensive knowledge on the UK TV advertising market and how its future development would impact on viewers.

Director of TV Strategy at Mediacom

January 1991 - April 2000

Working at the UK’s number one media agency, comprehensive knowledge on the UK TV advertising market and how its future development would impact on viewers.

Director of TV Strategy at Mediacom

January 1991 - April 2000

Working at the UK’s number one media agency, comprehensive knowledge on the UK TV advertising market and how its future development would impact on viewers.

Comedy and theatrical producer at Balloo and Clark

September 1989 - December 1990

Producing comedy and theatrical shows on the fringe circuit, including the Edinburgh festival

Comedy and theatrical producer at Balloo and Clark

September 1989 - December 1990

Producing comedy and theatrical shows on the fringe circuit, including the Edinburgh festival

Comedy and theatrical producer at Balloo and Clark

September 1989 - December 1990

Producing comedy and theatrical shows on the fringe circuit, including the Edinburgh festival

Broadcast director at AMS Advertising

February 1988 - August 1989

Responsibility for the planning and buying of advertising on TV, Cinema and Radio at a leading media independent

Broadcast director at AMS Advertising

February 1988 - August 1989

Responsibility for the planning and buying of advertising on TV, Cinema and Radio at a leading media independent

Broadcast director at AMS Advertising

February 1988 - August 1989

Responsibility for the planning and buying of advertising on TV, Cinema and Radio at a leading media independent

Media Executive at J. Walter Thompson

June 1986 - January 1988

Planning and buying advertising within all UK media for a range of clients at this full-service agency

Media Executive at J. Walter Thompson

June 1986 - January 1988

Planning and buying advertising within all UK media for a range of clients at this full-service agency

Media Executive at J. Walter Thompson

June 1986 - January 1988

Planning and buying advertising within all UK media for a range of clients at this full-service agency

Sales Executive at HTV

July 1985 - June 1986

Selling airtime to media agencies on leading commercial TV channel ITV on behalf of this regional station

Sales Executive at HTV

July 1985 - June 1986

Selling airtime to media agencies on leading commercial TV channel ITV on behalf of this regional station

Sales Executive at HTV

July 1985 - June 1986

Selling airtime to media agencies on leading commercial TV channel ITV on behalf of this regional station

Media Analyst and Commentator at Balloo.co.uk

May 2009

Independent advice on how all aspects of advertising and media work together

Collaborator and Stakeholder at borkowski.do

July 2011

Creative Communications for the New Economy

Media Analyst and Commentator at Balloo.co.uk

May 2009

Independent advice on how all aspects of advertising and media work together

Media Analyst and Commentator at Balloo.co.uk

May 2009

Independent advice on how all aspects of advertising and media work together

Collaborator and Stakeholder at borkowski.do

July 2011

Creative Communications for the New Economy

Collaborator and Stakeholder at borkowski.do

July 2011

Creative Communications for the New Economy

Ivan Clark's Interests & Activities

Media, Advertising, Technology, Social, Street Art, TV, Great Outdoor Ads, Mobile, the Daily Wobble and London Life

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