Ben Briggs

Ben Briggs has extensive experience in the media industry. Ben currently works as the Managing Partner at Join the Dots, an award-winning media agency. In this role, they are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, ensuring transparency and sustainability in helping clients achieve their acquisition goals.

Prior to Join the Dots, Ben held various positions at DMA UK, Edit, Response One, Telstra, and Tri-Direct Sales Ltd. At DMA UK, they served as a Media Council Member and Deputy Chair of the Print Council. At Edit, they worked as a Media Director, Associate Media Director, and Associate Director of Media Strategy. During their tenure at Response One, Ben gained experience as an Associate Director of Media Communications, Head of Media, Media Group Head, Media Manager, Senior Planner/Buyer, and Planner/Buyer.

Ben also started their career at Telstra as a Business Sales Representative and held a position at Tri-Direct Sales Ltd as a Sales Account Manager. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated expertise in media planning, buying, negotiation, and campaign management for a range of high-profile clients.

Ben Briggs has pursued various educational opportunities in the field of marketing and management. In 2018 and 2019, they completed a Marketing Week Mini MBA with Mark Ritson and also earned the IDM Award in Digital Marketing and the IDM Award in Direct and Digital Marketing from The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM). In 2015, they obtained a Diploma in Online Marketing and a Diploma in Social Media Marketing & Online Reputation Management from The Shaw Academy. Prior to these marketing-focused qualifications, Ben attended Queen Mary's College from 1999 to 2001 and The Vyne Community School from 1995 to 1999, although no specific degrees or fields of study are mentioned for these periods.

Additionally, Ben has obtained several certifications to enhance their leadership and management skills. In May 2021, they achieved a Level 4 Leadership and Management certification from ILM. In December 2020, they obtained a Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management, also from ILM. Furthermore, in November 2020, they received certifications from JICMAIL, including Bronze, Gold, and Silver designations. Another certification they obtained in November 2020 is the TV Masters certification from Thinkbox.