Andy Blaikie

Business Director at Amplify

Andy Blaikie has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Andy began their career in 2007 at Campus Group, where they held various positions, starting as an Account Executive and eventually progressing to the role of Account Director. During their time at Campus Group, Andy managed key accounts such as innocent, adidas, and STA Travel, ensuring the successful development and execution of integrated campaigns.

In 2016, Andy worked as a Marketing Consultant for The Crystal Maze, where they provided insight into the student demographic and created a student-focused strategy for the launch of The Crystal Maze Manchester site.

Andy then joined Amplify in 2017, initially as an Account Director, where they worked on events and experiences focused on introducing new advertising solutions and challenging senior advertisers to think differently about the latest trends and innovation. In 2020, Andy transitioned to the role of Business Lead and then Business Director, furthering their responsibilities within the company.

In 2018 and 2019, Andy worked as a Project Director and Producer at Sunshine, overseeing various projects. Additionally, they briefly served as a Project Director at VICE Media in 2019 and as an Account Director at Wild Things in 2019.

Overall, Andy Blaikie's work experience demonstrates their expertise in project management, account management, and developing and executing integrated campaigns for well-known brands.

Andy Blaikie earned a BA (Hons) in Economics and Geography from Newcastle University.

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Timeline

  • Business Director

    September, 2021 - present

  • Business Lead

    February, 2020

  • Account Director

    May, 2017