Damaune Journey
Damaune Journey is a senior marketing and growth executive at 72andSunny, the creative agency known for its work with brands like Samsung, Activision, and Starbucks. As Chief Growth Officer, he is responsible for driving new business development and expanding the agency's client roster, sitting at the intersection of creative strategy and data-informed marketing solutions. His role reflects the broader industry shift toward agencies needing to demonstrate measurable business outcomes alongside creative excellence. Journey has built his career navigating the convergence of brand advertising and performance marketing, bringing a perspective that bridges traditional creative agency thinking with modern growth and analytics disciplines. His background spans brand strategy, business development, and client leadership, giving him a multidimensional view of how advertising investments translate to business results. This positions him as a key voice in conversations about how agencies must evolve to serve clients in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. At 72andSunny, Journey has been part of the agency's efforts to position itself as a growth partner rather than simply a creative vendor — a distinction that has become increasingly important as brands demand accountability from their agency relationships. His work reflects the ongoing transformation of the creative agency model in response to the rise of programmatic advertising, first-party data strategies, and the demand for integrated marketing solutions.
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jul 13, 2026
- Years in industry
- 15 years
Bio
Damaune Journey is a senior marketing and growth executive at 72andSunny, the creative agency known for its work with brands like Samsung, Activision, and Starbucks. As Chief Growth Officer, he is responsible for driving new business development and expanding the agency's client roster, sitting at the intersection of creative strategy and data-informed marketing solutions. His role reflects the broader industry shift toward agencies needing to demonstrate measurable business outcomes alongside creative excellence. Journey has built his career navigating the convergence of brand advertising and performance marketing, bringing a perspective that bridges traditional creative agency thinking with modern growth and analytics disciplines. His background spans brand strategy, business development, and client leadership, giving him a multidimensional view of how advertising investments translate to business results. This positions him as a key voice in conversations about how agencies must evolve to serve clients in an increasingly fragmented media landscape. At 72andSunny, Journey has been part of the agency's efforts to position itself as a growth partner rather than simply a creative vendor — a distinction that has become increasingly important as brands demand accountability from their agency relationships. His work reflects the ongoing transformation of the creative agency model in response to the rise of programmatic advertising, first-party data strategies, and the demand for integrated marketing solutions.
Career
Chief Marketing Officer
72andSunny · prior to CGO role
Senior Marketing Leadership
Various agencies and brands · prior
Expertise & education
Expertise
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Notable achievements
- Appointed Chief Growth Officer at 72andSunny, one of the most recognized independent creative agencies in the US
- Helped position 72andSunny as a growth-oriented creative partner for major global brands