Los Angeles-based experiential and influencer marketing specialist Crown + Conquer has appointed Donald Franklin as its first CEO.  

Franklin will work closely with April McDaniel, who founded the agency in 2016.    

Franklin joins the agency from United Entertainment Group, where he served as executive vice president. He previously held senior positions at Edelman and UBS.   

“This is a milestone moment for our agency,” said McDaniel. “With his unique background in both marketing and finance, Donald brings a firm belief in the business proposition of marketing and an incredible level of business acumen to our enterprise.”  

The agency has worked with clients such as Amazon Studios, Google, Spotify, and Netflix.