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Every business and every brand has an abundance of unseen potential.
That’s why we formed AMG. Based in Southern California, our firm helps guide organizations from inception through execution on business and marketing plan development, brand strategy, product introductions, loyalty programs, and customer acquisition & retention programs. Focused on helping clients turn potential into profit, we’ve put together a group of highly trained marketers, tech-savvy web experts, and social and digital marketing specialists to offer a synergy of skills you won’t find anywhere else. |
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Seth M. Avergon has over 25 years of experience, and has held key positions at Citizen, DENSO Automotive, Rain Bird, World Tableware, and RSI Home Products. His enthusiasm, leadership and creativity have been the driving force behind dozens of successful product launches and marketing campaigns.
Seth is an acknowledged expert in both B2B and B2C marketing strategy, and is the recipient of numerous professional accolades, including a Trailblazer Award. He is also a sought-after speaker and editorial source on brand and business strategy. Seth holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Southern California, and a master’s degree in International Studies from George Washington University with specializations in International Business and International Law. "Seth is one of the best strategic marketers in the business. His big brand experience combined with start-up thinking gives him an edge. He always comes to the table with creative ideas that move the needle in the most efficient and effective way. A true professional and joy to work with." |
Senior Staff
Michael Walton: Michael brings a unique perspective and voice to the craft of copywriting with nearly 20 years of experience working across segments, channels and mediums. Winner of numerous awards, he has helped many small and large businesses—including Toshiba, Anthem, LG, Four Seasons, Auto Club, Holland-America Line, ACLU and Edison International—position themselves strongly, find new customers and opportunities, activate their audience, increase revenues, and outpace the competition.
Wayne Sakimoto: A graduate of UCLA, Wayne is an award-winning designer, advertising illustrator, graphic artist, product designer and creative director with over 30 years of experience. His extensive list of clients includes Citizen Systems America, Diamond Audio Technology, Epson America, Kent H. Landsberg, Lasco Bathware, Marantz, RSI Home Products and TEAC America.
Nick Norris: Nick has over 10 years of business marketing experience and understands the power of words and images to obtain a desired response from an intended audience. His enthusiasm and charisma consistently move projects forward and he excels in helping clients set and achieve goals. Nick received his MBA from the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University where he focused on marketing and entrepreneurship. Nick also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Cal State Northridge.
Dani Kando-Kaiser: Dani has more than two decades of experience developing engaging print and online content for corporate marketing campaigns, retail companies and governmental agencies. She has contributed her impressive writing skills to the domestic and international publications of the California Travel & Tourism Commission and their website, visitcalifornia.com; and she has served as editor of the California Building Industry Association’s award-winning “California Builder Magazine.” She has also helped create successful marketing campaigns for the International Code Council, Williams-Sonoma, Inc., and Pearson Education Systems. Dani holds a BA from UC, Davis and an MA from San Francisco State University.
Aria Ziatabari: Aria has over ten years of business experience with a focus on operations, finance, and deployment of customer relationship management tools. Aria has built operational systems from the ground up for a handful of companies utilizing the Salesforce platform and has helped those organizations automate and maximize efficiency as well as establish key metrics for utilization by management in determining milestones and overall success. In addition to CRM design, Aria enjoys building fully succinct systems that encompass sales, finance & accounting, human resources, and operations, ensuring reduced corporate redundancy and lowered overhead. Aria received his undergraduate degree from UC Davis and his MBA from Pepperdine University.
Wayne Sakimoto: A graduate of UCLA, Wayne is an award-winning designer, advertising illustrator, graphic artist, product designer and creative director with over 30 years of experience. His extensive list of clients includes Citizen Systems America, Diamond Audio Technology, Epson America, Kent H. Landsberg, Lasco Bathware, Marantz, RSI Home Products and TEAC America.
Nick Norris: Nick has over 10 years of business marketing experience and understands the power of words and images to obtain a desired response from an intended audience. His enthusiasm and charisma consistently move projects forward and he excels in helping clients set and achieve goals. Nick received his MBA from the Graziadio School of Business and Management at Pepperdine University where he focused on marketing and entrepreneurship. Nick also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Cal State Northridge.
Dani Kando-Kaiser: Dani has more than two decades of experience developing engaging print and online content for corporate marketing campaigns, retail companies and governmental agencies. She has contributed her impressive writing skills to the domestic and international publications of the California Travel & Tourism Commission and their website, visitcalifornia.com; and she has served as editor of the California Building Industry Association’s award-winning “California Builder Magazine.” She has also helped create successful marketing campaigns for the International Code Council, Williams-Sonoma, Inc., and Pearson Education Systems. Dani holds a BA from UC, Davis and an MA from San Francisco State University.
Aria Ziatabari: Aria has over ten years of business experience with a focus on operations, finance, and deployment of customer relationship management tools. Aria has built operational systems from the ground up for a handful of companies utilizing the Salesforce platform and has helped those organizations automate and maximize efficiency as well as establish key metrics for utilization by management in determining milestones and overall success. In addition to CRM design, Aria enjoys building fully succinct systems that encompass sales, finance & accounting, human resources, and operations, ensuring reduced corporate redundancy and lowered overhead. Aria received his undergraduate degree from UC Davis and his MBA from Pepperdine University.