Shine United, a privately held advertising, design and interactive agency headquartered in Madison, recently announced that Group Account Directors Emily Bohochik and Nick Newlin have been promoted to vice president and will join Shine’s ownership group.

Bohochik and Newlin join Shine’s three founders, Curt Hanke, Mike Kriefski and Chad Bollenbach — as well as John Krull, who became an equity partner in 2014. Bohochik, who has been at the firm for nine years, has led engagements with some of the agency’s key clients, including UW Health, Quartz health plans and Big Ass Fans. Newlin, who has been at Shine for fifteen years, has been responsible for leading the digital efforts for all of Shine’s clients since being named Digital Director in 2010. Newlin’s experience includes work on Wisconsin Cheese, Descente Apparel and Lands’ End.

“As an agency dedicated to providing challenger thinking for bold brands, we couldn’t be prouder to extend ownership to Emily and Nick,” said Hanke, CEO and founder.

“They have been instrumental in driving growth and innovation on behalf of our clients, as well as finding myriad ways to make Shine a better, stronger agency — in terms of who we are, how we operate and the methods by which we service our clients.”

With continued growth in the outdoor recreation, food and restaurant, home and shelter, and healthcare categories, the announcement of Bohochik and Newlin to Shine’s ownership group comes on the heels of Shine’s most successful year in terms of agency growth.

“Our success in helping brands reposition themselves for top-line growth makes Shine a very attractive agency to clients across the country. As such, it’s never been more important for Shine to stack its leadership ranks with as many strategic and creative thinkers as possible,” said Kriefski, President / ECD and founder.

“Emily and Nick have proven that they know how to drive client results through smart brand positioning, strategic marketing communications planning as well as fostering brilliant creative. Having worked with Emily and Nick for 9 and 15 years respectively, I am thrilled to have them become equity owners in our agency.”

“Bottom line, Shine has a tremendous amount of momentum right now,” said Hanke. “Adding Emily and Nick to our leadership team will help us build on that momentum — with bigger, bolder work for clients from coast-to-coast.”