Cross-cultural agency the community has hired Benjamin Bittman as EVP, managing director. In this newly created role, Bittman will lead the agency’s efforts for its long-standing client Verizon. He will spearhead all aspects of the Verizon account at a time where the brand ushers in the new era of 5G and looks to the community as a key creative partner. Based out of the agency’s New York office, Bittman will report to president Luis Montero.
Bittman joins the community from Sundae Collective, the first influencer network born and incubated out of a creative agency, 72andSunny. In his role as managing director and co-founder, he developed the company’s positioning and corporate identity, as well as oversaw all aspects of the business. Prior, Bittman served as chief marketing officer of social video player Videoo and led mobile campaign management solution Promoht as its co-founder. He has also held senior roles at Anomaly, Saatchi & Saatchi, and TWBAWorldwide.
