Wingman, a marketing agency serving small and medium-sized businesses, has promoted Gillian Petro to Creative Manager. The announcement, made by CEO Tom Mirabella, recognizes Petro's contributions to the agency's creative output and positions her to take on greater leadership responsibilities as Wingman continues to grow.
In her new role, Petro will provide greater oversight of the agency's design work, reviewing creative assets to ensure they align with each client's vision and brand standards. She will also mentor and manage Wingman's growing team of designers, helping to maintain the quality and consistency that clients have come to expect. Additionally, Petro will explore innovative approaches and emerging creative technologies, including AI-powered tools where appropriate, to strengthen Wingman's creative capabilities while preserving the custom, high-quality work that defines the agency's offerings.
Petro expressed enthusiasm about the promotion, stating, "I am so excited to be stepping into my new role as Creative Manager. During my time at Wingman, I have seen the company experience substantial growth, and I look forward to helping maintain that momentum and contributing to our continued expansion. In this role, I will provide a higher-level overview of our design work and explore innovative approaches that improve the creative services we provide to all of our clients."
Mirabella praised Petro's contributions, saying, "From day one, Gillian has demonstrated an incredible eye for design, strong attention to detail and a genuine commitment to our clients. As we continue to grow, her leadership will be instrumental in maintaining the creative excellence our clients expect while helping us embrace new tools and ideas that make our work even stronger."
The promotion comes as Wingman marks 17 years of helping small and medium-sized businesses grow through website design, branding, social media, SEO, print marketing, digital advertising, and creative strategy. With offices in Belmar, Manasquan, Middletown, Marlboro, and Toms River, the company continues to expand its team and franchise network while remaining committed to providing personalized marketing solutions that help businesses succeed.
For clients and the broader business community, Petro's elevation signals Wingman's focus on scaling its creative services without sacrificing the personalized attention that smaller businesses often need. As the agency embraces new technologies, including AI, it aims to enhance efficiency and creativity, potentially offering clients more innovative and effective marketing solutions. This move could also impact the local economy by supporting the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in New Jersey and beyond, as Wingman's expanded creative capabilities may help these businesses compete more effectively in their respective markets.
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