Steve Douglas

Background

About Steve Douglas

Steve has over 25 years of extensive media experience holding senior and management positions with Network 10, Fairfax Newspapers and Condè Nast publications. During this time Steve was responsible for key client relationships ranging from high end Luxury goods to FMCG. He was also responsible for Master media negotiations and the product development and launch of 2 highly successful magazines. Steve also launched and ran a highly successful independent strategy and buying agency for over 10 years prior to the launch of Slingshot. During this time Steve managed several high profile brands, helping them leverage their media exposure and maximise returns. The results that were achieved for clients were based on sound strategies, client and Media asset leverage and by capitalising on the longstanding and senior relationships Steve has built with major media partners. Since the successful launch of Slingshot Media Ventures, Steve has been instrumental in the strategic expansion of the Slingshot group overseeing the successful launch and ongoing development of both Slingshot Digital and Slingshot Production. Specialties: Strategic Media and Digital Communications, Strategic Brand Partnership creation, Asset Leverage, Digital Product Development. In 2013 the Mumbrella agency review saw Slingshot ranked 5th media agency overall with standout performances for Account Management (2nd) and Strategy and Innovation (3rd in both). For an agency of our years up against the global agencies this is a fantastic result.