James Kirkham

James Kirkham is Managing Director of Holler, the digital strategy agency he formed in February 2001 with business partner Will Pyne. Holler’s clients include Absolut Vodka, Channel 4, innocent Drinks, John Frieda, Red Bull and Revlon. 

New Media Age listed Holler as 'ones to watch' in their Top 100 guide, and wrote that Holler has ‘one of the most impressive client lists in the UK'.

Holler was behind the critically acclaimed and award winning marketing for 'Skins' on E4, a ground breaking approach to marketing and media strategy that led to a host of awards including three prestigious IPA and Guardian awards. It was the first television show to be marketed in the UK using social media.

Holler also received two Interactive Marketing & Advertising Awards at IPA 2008, winning ‘Best Entertainment Category’ for Skins series 2 and the IMA 2008 Grand Prix. Their cross-platform expertise was recognised when they received a 2009 BAFTA nomination for social media project ‘Year Dot’. 

James is a highly-respected commentator on the digital marketing industry, speaking regularly at conferences including The Guardian Changing Media Summit, MIPCOM, MIPTV, co-chairing The Media Festival (2009, 2010), presenting at the ‘4 talent’ showcase, Promax and BETT education conferences and contributing to a range of publications including The Sunday Times, Broadcast and Creative Review.