Simon Crunden is an experienced communications planner and media buying expert.  Simon started his career at Feather Brooksbank (now Carat) working on clients including VisitScotland, California Tourism and the UFC.  Simon moved to OMD UK in London as Associate Planning Director on Citroen and Pokerstars.

Simon has client side experience as commercial manager at the People's Postcode Lottery and MD of mobile start-up Pokitpal.

Simon joined Republic of Media as Planning Director in 2012 and progressed to Joint Managing Director.  Working alongside Stuart Feather, Simon has overseen the agency's growth from a start up with 2 clients to a powerhouse independent agency with over 50 clients and 26 staff across two offices.