Josh Barnett
About Josh Barnett
Josh Barnett serves as the Head of Agency Sales UK at Captify, where he has significantly contributed to the company's growth and privacy-focused advertising strategies. He studied American Studies at the University of Nottingham and has held various sales and production roles in the advertising and music industries.
Current Role at Captify
Josh Barnett serves as the Head of Agency Sales UK at Captify, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on driving agency sales strategies and enhancing client relationships within the UK market. His expertise in programmatic advertising and search intelligence technology supports Captify's mission to deliver innovative advertising solutions.
Previous Experience at Captify
Prior to his current role, Barnett worked at Captify as Group Sales Head from 2019 to 2020 and as Group Sales Director from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure, he played a key role in leveraging Captify's Search Intelligence technology to improve programmatic advertising for major global brands. He contributed to the company's growth by connecting real-time searches from over 2 billion devices worldwide.
Educational Background
Barnett studied American Studies at the University of Nottingham from 2009 to 2012. He also attended Metropolis Academy, where he completed a course in The Art of Music Production. His educational background has equipped him with a diverse skill set applicable to his roles in sales and advertising.
Career History in Sales and Production
Josh Barnett has extensive experience in sales and production roles. He worked at LoopMe as Senior Agency Sales Manager from 2016 to 2018 and as Agency Sales Manager from 2014 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he held positions at Metropolis Studios, including Assistant Producer and Sales Manager UK, where he contributed to various projects within the music production industry.
Focus on Privacy-Focused Advertising
In his roles at Captify, Barnett has been instrumental in developing strategies that operate without reliance on third-party cookies. This focus on privacy-centric advertising solutions aligns with industry trends and addresses the growing demand for data protection in digital marketing.