ENGINE ACQUIRES JAM – THE SOCIAL MEDIA UNIT IN I-LEVEL

6th May 2010

By Olenka

Engine, the UK’s largest privately owned communication group, today announces the acquisition of Jam, the social media unit in i-level.

Jam was the fastest growing part of i-level.  Managing Director, Alex Miller, Head of Strategy Jamie Kenny, Director Richard Costa-d’sa and the 20-strong Jam team are joining Engine as a result of the deal. 

Peter Scott, Chairman and Joint Chief Executive of Engine said: “Jam has created some of the best social media campaigns of recent years.  The business has a strong client base, working with a range of major brands.  Jam’s client service will continue seamlessly now that the team are part of Engine.

Scott adds: In Engine, Alex and his team will experience a transformed environment.  Working alongside Engine teams who are expert in advertising, direct marketing, PR, sponsorship, content and much more, Jam will deliver cutting edge social media activity as part of highly creative integrated campaigns.”

Alex Miller, Jam Managing Director said: “Engine provides the perfect home in which Jam’s team will thrive.  It is a business that puts social media at the heart of its integrated thinking.  The swift transfer ensures that there is absolutely no gap in Jam’s delivery to our clients and in fact we are now able to offer them a stronger and broader service than ever before.”