June Kiragu Email and Phone Number
May 2004. Trusted my gut. Said bye-bye to solid big agency experience. Co-founded Brainwave Communications with my business partner & Creative Director, Rio Alves. Fast forward ➡️ I lead the genius advertising and marketing team responsible for some of Africa’s most memorable brand campaigns. We’re a full-service digitally-led agency based in Nairobi, Kenya, catapulting ambitious brands to viral (and wildly profitable) success. We do it through radically creative digital and communications campaigns (ATL & BTL), agile problem-solving, brand building …and a lot of coffee.OUR CLIENT SUCCESS STORIES🎯 Relaunched a TV station to become Kenya’s leading TV station with the highest reach and viewership 🎯 3.8 million reached through digital (social media, radio, video) campaigns 🎯 Reached 2 million subscriber base within the first 11 months of TV, Radio and Digital (Facebook, Twitter) campaign🎯 Launched a new flour brand in the market to become a market leader🎯160% sales increase during a campaign period 📢 CAREER HIGHS27+ years in Advertising and Marketing has been an exhilarating ride: ✓ Led my team to successfully pitch to Toyota Kenya, Safaricom, Trufoods, Liberty Group, Royal Media Services, Bayer East Africa, just to name-drop a few…✓ In my past career, handled client accounts including KQ/ KLM, Cadbury Kenya, Colgate Palmolive, Sara Lee, KenGen & Commercial Bank of Africa, BP Kenya, and Madison Insurance✓ Board Member & Regional Director for Africa, ICOM✓ Current Chair, PSC Committee of APAMY SUPERPOWERS ✨ Communication Strategy Development, Brand Building, Marketing Management, New Business Development & Administration.► MY ETHOSI love my work and believe in going big or going home. Find me resting after I crack a solution. My philosophy has always been, “Do it with passion or not at all.” Ultimately, I have God to thank for my successes. ► PERSONALBeen told I’m a straight shooter but I don’t take myself too seriously. Deep down I really care about my people—my family, my team. And cats. When I’m not strategising, I enjoy Zumba, long walks and travelling. Want to take your brand to the top?I’d love to hear from you. DM or email me 📩 at junek[at]brainwavekenya.com_________________________________________🌐 brainwavekenya.com https://twitter.com/brainwavekenya
Brainwave Communications Ltd.
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Managing Director And Co-FounderBrainwave Communications Ltd.Kenya
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Managing Director & Co-FounderBrainwave Communications Ltd. May 2004 - PresentNairobi, KenyaI provide strategic direction, business development, and represent Brainwave to our clients, suppliers and the public. I direct marketing and manage an ultra-talented, youthful team of marketers, advertisers, designers and client service responsible for some of the most impactful campaigns in Kenya and beyond. Other cards in my deck include training, communications, creative reviews and operating financial results. It’s my job to make sure we are doing our best creative and profitable work.
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Board Member & Regional Director For AfricaIcom Network Aug 2018 - PresentICOM is one of the world’s largest global networks of independent advertising and marketing communications agencies. I am responsible for developing and leading regional new business initiatives, recruiting new member agencies, and organizing regional meetings. -
Chair, Psc CommitteeAssociation For Practitioners In Advertising (Apa), Kenya 2021 - Present
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Business Development ManagerInca 2003 - 2004Nairobi, KenyaKey contributions:• Followed up on new business opportunities with a view to growing the current business and adding value.• Reviewed internal structures and processes and identifying ways of improving them.• Attended MIPTV in Cannes to promote 'Heart & Soul' series with UNEP.• Facilitated Training for Shell staff in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda & Djibouti. -
Marketing ManagerThe Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2000 - 2002Nairobi, KenyaI single-handedly set up and ran the Marketing Department of Goodyear/Treadsetters Tyres (TTL). A big win was the successful launch of the Goodyear brand into the Kenyan market in conjunction with an agency in Cape Town. Other key contributions:• Developed & implemented 360-degree marketing strategies for focus brands.• Rebranding and implementation of new corporate identity for TTL. • Coordinated all launches, events, staff functions, customer research, motor shows, team building activities for TTL/GY staff.• Developed all marketing, communication and sales materials for various departments.• Attended intensive tyre training courses facilitated by experts from Goodyear SA Bandag, Belgium. -
Account DirectorYoung & Rubicam 1992 - 1999Nairobi, KenyaI was in charge of various client accounts including Colgate-Palmolive, Cadbury, Sara Lee, Commercial Bank of Africa. I recruited, trained and mentored my account team; developed and implemented 360-degree communication strategies, launches, campaigns and trade fairs on behalf of my clients. HR-related contributions included developing and launching ‘Ukweli', an internal Agency Induction Manual, and facilitating in-house induction and training.
June Kiragu Education Details
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St. Mary'S University, Halifax, CanadaMarketing -
Kianda High School, KenyaA Level
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Kenya High School, KenyaO Level
Frequently Asked Questions about June Kiragu
What company does June Kiragu work for?
June Kiragu works for Brainwave Communications Ltd.
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June Kiragu's current role is Managing Director and Co-founder.
What schools did June Kiragu attend?
June Kiragu attended St. Mary's University, Halifax, Canada, Kianda High School, Kenya, Kenya High School, Kenya.
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June Kiragu's colleagues are Noella Oware, Paul Warren, Emmanuel Blyton Owuor, Immaculate Muthee, Fredrick Ochami, Ian Njoroge, Tito Njuguna.
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