Colling Media, a top 3% Google Premier Partner and the top-ranked advertising agency in Arizona, has announced the appointment of Adam Blankenship as Managing Director, Client Leadership and Growth. Blankenship joins the Phoenix-based firm with over twenty years of senior account leadership experience gained at some of the most prestigious advertising agencies in the United States. His appointment is designed to strengthen the agency's ability to deliver high-level strategic results for its expanding national portfolio of enterprise clients.
Adam Blankenship joins Colling Media as Managing Director, Client Leadership and Growth.
His background includes senior roles at BBDO New York, RPA, David&Goliath, and DDB.
Blankenship has managed global portfolios exceeding $120 million for brands like GE and ExxonMobil.
The role focuses on deepening client partnerships and expanding service opportunities.
He will oversee the implementation of the proprietary BDPN Framework.
Colling Media is ranked the #1 advertising agency in Arizona by AZ Big Media.
Blankenship’s career is marked by senior leadership at agencies responsible for iconic global campaigns. During his time as VP, Global Account Director at BBDO New York, he managed integrated teams across four continents for a $120 million portfolio including General Electric and Mobil1. Notably, his work on GE's "Ecomagination" campaign became a Google case study. Additionally, his experience includes driving record-breaking sales for Kia Motors and overseeing Honda's national brand and digital business at RPA in Santa Monica.
In his new capacity, Blankenship will lead client engagement with a specific focus on the BDPN Framework. This proprietary full-funnel advertising system integrates Brand, Demand, Performance, and Nurturing into a single, measurable growth engine. By applying his experience with large-scale enterprise accounts, Blankenship aims to ensure that every client relationship at Colling Media is built on a foundation of trust and long-term results.
"When Adam and I first connected through the American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As), it was immediately clear we were cut from the same cloth," said Brian Colling, CEO of Colling Media. "He has managed $120 million global portfolios and delivered record-breaking results for some of the most demanding brands in the world. Now he brings all of that to our clients in Phoenix and across the country."
Blankenship’s arrival signals Colling Media’s commitment to holding account leadership to a higher standard. Most recently, he served as EVP, Director of Client Engagement at PeterMayer, where he oversaw clients across diverse sectors including telecommunications, tourism, and professional sports. This broad industry expertise will be utilized to take Colling Media’s service offerings to the next level.
"Colling Media is building something genuinely exciting," said Blankenship. "The BDPN Framework is exactly the kind of integrated, accountable approach that the best brands deserve. I am thrilled to be part of this team and to help take Colling Media to the next level."
Colling Media is a Phoenix-based advertising agency specializing in performance media buying, multi-touch attribution, and integrated traditional and digital advertising. Ranked the #1 advertising agency in Arizona by AZ Big Media and recognized as a top 3% Google Premier Partner, Colling Media manages over $50 million in ad spend across television, radio, out-of-home, connected TV, programmatic display, paid search, and paid social. The agency serves enterprise clients nationwide across education, automotive aftermarket & parts, real estate, trucking recruitment, ecommerce, healthcare, and financial services.
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