Bench Media strengthens team amidst accelerating agency growth

Independent media agency Bench Media has announced two senior promotions plus the addition of five new team members to its team.

These changes come as the agency experiences continued growth, including the addition of Genea Fertility and Hays Recruitment to its client roster; as well as expanding the agency’s offering, adding SEO, influencer marketing and marketing auditing and consultancy to its product services capabilities.

Jamison Milessis (above right) has been promoted to performance project lead from senior performance manager, a new role focusing on expanding the agency’s marketing consultancy and advisory services. Jamie Auciello (left) has also been promoted to team lead – performance, from senior performance manager.

Milessis joined Bench four years ago, bringing several years of industry experience. He began his career in media as an associate programmatic trader at News Xtend in 2018, steadily advancing to senior roles across the media and data landscape.

Auciello launched his career in 2021 as a digital account executive, progressing to a performance associate role before joining Bench as a performance manager. Over the years, he has honed his expertise and grown into his current role as team lead.

Says Aaron Jansen, head of performance at Bench Media: “Since we released Bench Blueprint, we have seen increased demand from clients for audit and technical assistance with their advertising and marketing technology. Jamison naturally evolved into such a role, and we are very excited to see him grow into this new position.

“There is an important need for new leaders to emerge and drive the team forward. Jamie is a natural leader and has already taken a few new Performance team members under his wing. We can already see those team members learning so much and flourishing under Jamie’s management. I’m delighted to see Jamie grow and evolve into this new role, which brings a solid foundation to our growing team.”

To support the agency’s future growth and expansion plans, Bench has also welcomed five new team members to its team including media strategists, media planners and performance managers.

The promotions and new hires are effective immediately.