Kim Willsher
Head of Americas
How long have you been at Bubble?
Two years.
What is your favourite thing about working at Bubble Agency?
The people – my fellow Bubbles, our clients and partners, our journalist friends, and other Bubble friends and supporters. We work with many wonderful, talented people both internally and externally.
What is your favourite thing about working in PR/Marketing?
I enjoy the variety of the job and the satisfaction of success, whether that’s landing great media coverage, a speaking opportunity or an award win, or just getting positive feedback from our clients.
What is your favourite thing about our industry?
Our clients are the people behind the scenes of the most exciting entertainment on screen, on stage, or in a stadium.
Can you tell us a fun fact people may not know about you?
I’m half Singaporean.
Do you have any hobbies?
Attempting to keep fit through Zumba and HIIT classes.
Which country would you like to visit that you have not already?
Tahiti.
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Swimming with whale sharks. They’re not aggressive, but they’re huge, majestic creatures and you have to keep away from their tails!
What’s the most memorable concert or live performance you’ve ever attended?
The Red Hot Chili Peppers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this year. Despite being older now, they brought so much energy and we were lucky enough to be right near the front at this huge stadium.
Where were you born? (City and country)
A town in south London called Carshalton.
Jose Guariglia
Senior Account Manager
How long have you been at Bubble?
A year and a half.
What is your favourite thing about working at Bubble Agency?
As media tech communication consultants, we get access to tons of information about the latest technology announcements that will impact media and entertainment.
What is your favourite thing about working in PR/Marketing?
We are the bridge between companies and their audiences. It’s always a great feeling when we get our clients featured in an article or a video interview at a tradeshow, because it means we have offered editors/ journalists valuable information that deserves to be published. It will also impact our clients’ reputation.
What is your favourite thing about our industry?
We work in a very cool and dynamic industry that is shaping the future of TV, films and live events. Our clients are the tech behind everything we experience in entertainment these days.
Can you tell us a fun fact people may not know about you?
I always travel on my birthday to a city where I haven’t been yet.
Do you have any hobbies?
I love to watch films and series on streaming, like almost everyone in this industry. And did I say travelling around Europe? 😊
Which country would you like to visit that you have not already?
Scandinavian countries are on my bucket list.
What’s the most memorable concert or live performance you’ve ever attended?
I think Coldplay’s last tour concert at Wembley Stadium tops my list.
Where were you born?
Caracas, Venezuela.
What is your proudest achievement?
I’ve lived in 5 countries. It’s one of those things that makes you more tolerant. Every time that I go back to any of those countries I feel at home.
What was your first job?
I was an intern at a Foundation.
What’s your favourite quote?
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Forrest Gump
What’s one piece of advice you would give your younger self?
“Keep going, don’t give up.”
Aline Mello
Senior Account Manager
How long have you been at Bubble?
2 years and 3 months
What is your favourite thing about working at Bubble Agency?
The collaborative team and exciting businesses we get to work with
What is your favourite thing about working in PR/Marketing?
When I get to use creativity to find new angles to a client’s stories and secure new opportunities for them as a result.
What is your favourite thing about our industry?
How it is a perfect combo of two things I am passionate about: technology and creativity
Do you have any hobbies?
Many! Creative writing, singing and travelling and visiting new places are just a few of them.
Which country would you like to visit that you have not already?
South Korea.
What’s the most interesting or unique talent you have?
Memorising music lyrics
What’s the most memorable concert or live performance you’ve ever attended?
Getting to be in the audience of the upcoming Christmas special from Hannah Waddingham.
Where were you born?
Porto Alegre, Brazil.
What was your first job?
Being the producer/ editor/ presenter of the daily TV show from my university.
What’s your favourite quote?
Be curious, not judgmental.
Harveen Dhanoa
Senior Marketing Executive
How long have you been at Bubble?
1 year and 7 months
Which country would you like to visit that you have not already?
Japan! It’s my dream holiday.
What was your first job?
Sales Assistant at WHSmith in my local hospital. It was definitely a character builder!
What is your favourite thing about working at Bubble Agency?
The team for sure! We have an interesting team with people from all different walks of life, who you can learn a lot from.
Denise Williams
Senior Press Executive
How long have you been at Bubble?
10 years
What is your favourite thing about working at Bubble Agency?
We are a true TEAM
What is your favourite thing about working in PR/Marketing?
I enjoy the storytelling aspect
What is your favourite thing about our industry?
I am a people person and our industry is full of people from all walks of life and from all around the world
Can you tell us a fun fact people may not know about you?
My first two children were born on the same day, seven years apart.
Do you have any hobbies?
Watch movies, which I do differently since being in the industry
Which country would you like to visit that you have not already?
Italy
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you want with you?
Toothbrush, hair-tie, blanket 😉
What’s the most memorable concert or live performance you’ve ever attended?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBWH3OWfT2Y (in 1994)
Where were you born?
Fairfield, California USA
What was your first job?
Chow Hall on Lackland Airforce Base
What’s your favourite quote?
“The first time someone shows you who they are, believe them.” ~Maya Angelou
What’s one piece of advice you would give your younger self?
Stay in school, marriage can wait! 😉
Andrew Bellingham
Business Development Manager
How long have you been at Bubble?
2 yrs 8months
What is your favourite thing about working at Bubble Agency?
The incredible people and clients we work with.
What is your favourite thing about working in PR/Marketing?
We get to the opportunity to be part of peoples story.
What is your favourite thing about our industry?
The amazing technology we get to learn about.
Can you tell us a fun fact people may not know about you?
I sold a pair of very expensive loafers to Nick Faldo.
Do you have any hobbies?
Love gardening.
Which country would you like to visit that you have not already?
China
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you want with you?
Garlic, pasta, wine
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Quad biking through the Welsh Mountains.
What’s the most interesting or unique talent you have?
I can sell
What’s the most memorable concert or live performance you’ve ever attended?
Sade Bristol
What’s your favourite cheesy joke or pun?
Book Title – Yellow River by I.P Freely.
Where were you born?
Birmingham
What is your proudest achievement?
Being a Grandad
What was your first job?
Regional Newspaper Advertising Representative
What’s your favourite quote?
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again
What’s one piece of advice you would give your younger self?
Use moisturiser
Danielle Harper
Account Director
What is your favourite thing about our industry?
It’s always evolving, the innovation and constant development mean there is always something exciting to learn and new solutions to shout about.
Can you tell us a fun fact people may not know about you?
Last year I rowed across Loch Ness the Caledonian Canal with my ocean rowing crew (right after IBC!)
Which country would you like to visit that you have not already?
Japan is definitely on my list. I’d love to go in Cherry Blossom Season.
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
Trekking between remote villages in the Nepalese mountains.
What’s the most memorable concert or live performance you’ve ever attended?
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at Glastonbury 2013.
Casey Love
Account Director
How long have you been at Bubble?
A little over a year
What is your favourite thing about working at Bubble Agency?
The people
What is your favourite thing about working in PR/Marketing?
I like how it’s constantly changing and no one day is the same
What is your favourite thing about our industry?
Learning about all the cool new technologies that create our favorite content and media
Can you tell us a fun fact people may not know about you?
I played trumpet in the marching band from middle school through high school
Do you have any hobbies?
Cats
Which country would you like to visit that you have not already?
Austria
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you want with you?
Satellite phone, GPS and a 72-hour survival kit
What’s the most adventurous thing you’ve ever done?
A four-night backpacking trip in New Mexico. It was the full experience – we carried 70lb packs, had to build/take down camp each day and made food over a fire
What’s the most interesting or unique talent you have?
I am exceptionally good at killing flies with a swatter
What’s the most memorable concert or live performance you’ve ever attended?
It’s a tie between Florence and the Machine and Pink
What’s your favourite cheesy joke or pun?
I don’t have one
Where were you born?
Houston, Texas, USA
What is your proudest achievement?
I don’t know
What was your first job?
I worked in the book restoration department at my college library
What’s your favourite quote?
“Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.” ― Mark Twain
What’s one piece of advice you would give your younger self?
You shouldn’t care so much about what other people think
Emma Pritchard
Talent Manager
How long have you been at Bubble?
I have been working with Bubble for more than 3 years and took on the role of Talent Manager in January.
What is your favourite thing about working at Bubble Agency?
I love being a Bubble because I get to work with some amazing people, I get the opportunity to make people’s working lives better, even in a small way and have fun along the way!
Do you have any hobbies?
I love to play golf. Playing junior county golf and now scratch team Captain!
Which country would you like to visit that you have not already?
I have always wanted to hire a Winnebago and travel across Canada.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you want with you?
Chocolate, music player and a good book
What’s the most memorable concert or live performance you’ve ever attended?
Madonna at Wembley
Where were you born?
London, England
What is your proudest achievement?
Bringing up my two girls, watching them grow and surviving….. so far!
What was your first job?
Selling double glazing and I was terrible at it!
What’s your favourite quote?
There are so many but I like this one from one of my heroines, Audrey Hepburn “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible’!”
Nathan Velardi
Junior Account Executive
How long have you been at Bubble?
About 8 months
What is your favourite thing about working at Bubble Agency?
The wide range of clients and the industry.
What is your favourite thing about working in PR/Marketing?
Things are never stagnant or boring
What is your favourite thing about our industry?
I enjoy learning about the new technology in the industry and the connections to sports and movies/tv, areas that have always been of interest to me.
Can you tell us a fun fact people may not know about you?
When I was in fifth grade, I got sick with Swine Flu.
Do you have any hobbies?
I enjoy reading and writing comic books, cooking, playing video games and sports (soccer and basketball especially), also fishing and hiking in the mountains!
Which country would you like to visit that you have not already?
I really want to visit Europe in general because I’ve never been but Italy especially to visit my family and see where my grandparents grew up.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three items would you want with you?
A high-tech tent with air conditioning and a fridge full of refreshments (solar powered), a box of my favorite books, and a satellite phone for when I’m ready to go home.
What’s the most interesting or unique talent you have?
I’m told I’m very quick at identifying songs and singers’ voices.
What’s the most memorable concert or live performance you’ve ever attended?
Drake Summer ’16 tour at Staples Center!
Where were you born?
Newport Beach, California, USA
What is your proudest achievement?
Graduating College
What was your first job?
Grocery Store Clerk in High School
What’s your favourite quote?
“I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, ‘If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.” – Kurt Vonnegut
What’s one piece of advice you would give your younger self?
Have fun and stop stressing!
