After a period of strong growth, the current MT of media agency STROOM, consisting of Samantha Catsburg (Managing Director) and Martijn Jaartsveld (Strategy Director) will be expanded effective April 2023.
Marieke van den Hoek (Communications Director), will be responsible for clients in Amsterdam, Matthijs Kloezeman (Communications Director) for Rotterdam, and Vincent Marquenie (Digital Lead) responsible for the digital arm of both locations.
Background
After a period of organic growth with new business wins such as Dille&Kamille, Hero, PwC and Playmobil, plus the merger with De Media Maatschap, a strong medium-sized full-service media agency was created, consisting of approximately 35 employees. The team consists primarily of media consultants and campaign specialists, supplemented by brand and marcom expertise.
STROOM stands for "Energy for Growth." The company offers strong local expertise and distinguishes itself from the large (international) agencies by a closer and more intensive cooperation with the client. The triangle of client, advertising and media agency is leading in this, where short lines result in long relationships. For example, clients such as De Hypotheker, CêlaVíta and CliniClowns have been associated with the agency for more than 10 years. The agency has offices in both Rotterdam and Amsterdam, facilitating national coverage for both clients and colleagues.
Quote Samantha Catsburg, Managing Director STROOM
"Marieke, Vincent and Matthijs have proven themselves within their fields in terms of advice, commitment and passion for the profession. They are young, ambitious and ready for the next step. It is important to be able to offer young professionals opportunities to grow with them and thus help build STROOM."
Quote Martijn Jaartsveld, Strategy Director STROOM
"The span of control is increasing in this growing organization. To keep the growth with clients and employees at the desired quality, you also want to expand as MT. This is the logical moment for that. STROOM remains an accessible company with a flat organization and a creative view of media and marketing communications."
Photo from left to right: Vincent Marquenie, Samantha Catsburg, Marieke van den Hoek, Matthijs Kloezeman, Martijn Jaartsveld.