Manchester-based integrated marketing agency Madhouse Associates has strengthened its team yet again with the recruitment of a new Digital Operations Manager.

The agency, which works with Motorola, Toyota and a number of other high profile names, has brought in new man Martin Smith to further develop its digital offering to clients.

Martin joins the city centre outfit from CheethamBell JWT, where he worked as a front end developer before becoming digital development manager. Other previous roles include a big stint at Code Computerlove and ten years as a marketeer.

This wide-ranging experience makes Martin a huge asset, and ensures an appreciation of his new agency’s approach, stating, “Madhouse is a clear thinking, ideas-led agency with real passion for detail add to that innovative execution and great delivery, and we’ve got a very exciting integrated offer. I’m looking forward to the challenge enormously”

Peter Craven, joint managing director at Madhouse Associates, adds, “It’s been a fantastic year for us, leading to a number of new appointments.We’re constantly asked to deliver a wide variety of digital projects for all kinds of clients and Martin’s brief is to oversee this growing digital offering.”