Who we are?
We're a global production agency. Established in 1971 and now part of Omnicom,
the world's largest marketing services company.
Why we exist?
Companies are becoming increasingly aware of the significant benefits that can result from decoupling advertising production from their creative agencies, namely; improved speed to market, increased control (over both quality and brand compliance) and reduced costs.
A new breed of production agencies, pioneered by hub+, have evolved to meet this new demand.
A new breed of production agencies, pioneered by hub+, have evolved to meet this new demand.
What we do?
We specialise in producing versions and adaptations of master creative materials and supplying them to the media worldwide -
whether TV, press, OOH or online.
Where we fit in?
We work in partnership with creative and media agencies, but are accountable direct to our clients.
How we are different?
We have five key points of difference - email our CEO Simon Toaldo at
simon.toaldo@thehubplus.com
and we'll be happy to share them with you.
How we are Organised?
We operate a centralised model with production hubs in London, New York and Melbourne
providing global coverage and 24-hour production facilities. Our hubs are fed by regional in-market
producers or via our online workflow systems.
Who we work with?
Our clients include Braun, Mercedes-Benz, O2, Gilette, HP, P&G, Specsavers, Renault, Harveys, Callaway,
Kia, Philips, Garmin, Clarks, Eurotunnel, Smart, Toni&Guy, GE and Levi Strauss,
Nicorette, Valentino, Boss, Sainsbury's, Rochas.
What are we like?
hub+ people aspire to be positive, proactive and productive.
our people
Simon Toaldo
CEOOver twenty years marketing communications experience covering advertising, direct, brand strategy, innovation, communications planning and production. Member of the IPA's Professional Development Group for six years and the Advertising Skills Advisory Panel for two (advising the Government's Sector Skills Council for advertising, design, music, performing and visual arts). Married with two children, a cocker spaniel and a moggy called Monty
John Hodges
Chief Operating OfficerJohn started his career as a creative services executive at McCann Erikson in 1981 and now has over 25 years experience within Advertising, Marketing and Production agencies.
He has joined us from Leo Burnett after 10 years as Group Operations Director and is responsible for the daily management of our workflows, systems and tools at Hub+.
Kevin Donnelly
Head of Client ServicesDurham and Oxford educated, and now with comprehensive experience from brand and retail advertising through to production and production systems implementation gained at both advertising and production agencies. Married with a baby boy to groom for future appearances at the Emirates Stadium.
Nicola Gilbert
Head of Moving ImageNicola has spent the last 16 years progressing from journalist to ideas generator, picture agent, voice agent, radio director, producer, Post Production MD and now the regally titled Head of Moving Image at hub+. Recently married, there is nothing she likes more in her spare time than shining her husbands shoes, ironing his shirts and cleaning the house. It makes a change from the World Domination between 9-5.
Jennifer Challenger
Chief Financial OfficerOver twenty years finance experience in the media industry, including print production, television, digital and design. Member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Proud mother of two teenagers.
Alistair Scott
Head Of Campaign ManagementAlistair has worked in the production industry for nearly twenty years and has spent the last decade at the forefront of the transformation of the traditional repro house into the production agency. He has great experience of understanding and managing the relationships between the client, creative agencies, media buyers and the production agency and is one of the very few people who has been able to successfully settle in North London after growing up in South London.
contact us
London
191 Old Marylebone Road, London NW1 5DWsimon.toaldo@thehubplus.com
020 7863 9400 or
info-london@thehubplus.com