Water Cooler Group, a brand media communications company, launched this week, with Antony Young, former CEO of Mindshare North America, on board as president. Prior to working at Mindshare, Young
served as CEO of Optimedia US. Water Cooler Group works with brands such as the Connecticut Office of Tourism, Entertainment One, Food Network, FX, Major League Soccer, Open Road Films and WE tv.
Joining Young at the agency are Benson Hausman as executive director of marketing & development and Chas Howell as managing director of strategy & ideation.