MESH, an independent, award-winning, creative and strategic agency with over 18 years in the business, announced today it is expanding its Atlanta presence with the addition of Karen Tranum as VP of Client Services-ATL. With more than 15 years of brand experience in the region, Tranum will oversee the agency’s Atlanta-based clients and support business development throughout the Southeast. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Karen--a dynamic leader with significant experience in developing retail marketing campaigns with some of the world’s most notable brands,” said Taylor Bennett, CEO of MESH. “With more than a decade of marketing experience under her belt, we are confident Karen will support MESH as we continue on our path to becoming the go-to strategic and creative agency in the South.”

Before joining MESH, Tranum served as Vice President, Executive Account Director at Integrated Merchandising Systems, an integrated marketing execution agency where she spent more than a decade. In her most recent role, she built relationships and led product and brand activations for clients including The Home Depot, Nissan North America, Carter’s, Floor & Decor and American Express, among many others. 

“I am excited to join the MESH team. I was immediately drawn to the agency culture and the impressive growth that has occurred over the past few years,” said Tranum. “As MESH focuses on continued expansion in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast, I'm looking forward to leading and contributing to our clients and agency's growth.”

Tranum is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a B.B.A. in Management.