Our people
We’re direct response through and through, and our team is fully versed in the art of Generating More Buyers.
Offline advertising or online solutions? We just can’t see the difference - as long as we can drive enough value to meet your targets.
To discover more, click on a member of our team
Matthew Pover
Head of Business Development
With more than 10 years of experience working for many notable UK media-owners including The Times, The Business and The Independent, Matt leads the drive for new business at The Response Team. With inspiring focus and creativity, Matt identifies precisely where partnerships can yield the greatest benefit for clients and makes it his mission to make it happen. A dynamic and astute operator, Matt delivers new business initiatives through strategic consultation - often with a little humour thrown in - to ensure we have a happy, growing client base.
James Bartys
Sales Director
James heads up TRT Media Sales and manages the day to day running of the division – selling the UK’s largest third party insert portfolio and an increasing online display inventory. James has spent the last five years at TRT building great relationships with as many advertising decision makers as he can. James leads from the front and his personal sales performance continues to inspire his growing team.
Lisa McAllister
Media Planner/Buyer
Lisa is brimming with energy and confidence and has developed a great understanding of the media market and the channels clients can use to get positive results. Starting her career in media sales, Lisa soon moved over to the planning and buying side of the media business working on well known UK brands such as Vue Cinemas, Hiscox and The White Company. A straight talking negotiator, Lisa always delivers for her clients going the extra mile whenever she needs to. There’s never a dull (or quiet) moment in the office when Lisa’s around!
Dominic Benton
Managing Director
Dominic founded The Response Team in 1998 with the aim of building the most commercially focused UK direct response marketing agency, partnering ‘leading brands with ambitious plans’. As a result, The Response Team has built a reputation for getting results and attracted a truly enviable client list. Dominic still retains a hands-on role across all clients and is at his happiest when he’s found out what’s making your business tick.
David Swannell
Media Director
With 19 years’ media experience, David developed his talents at ITV, DPA, MediaCom and Walker Media working with the likes of Universal Records, M&S and Sony Music. His expertise spans all media channels (although DRTV is his biggest passion) and he has a well-earned reputation for consistently delivering successful, innovative and, equally importantly, cost effective media plans for our clients.
Nikkie Edwards
Media Planner/Buyer
Nikkie is a truly client-focused planner, with over 5 years experience working on well known brands such as Glasses Direct, Tempur and Nature’s Best. With experience in TV, radio, press, magazines, inserts and outdoor, Nikkie has an extensive knowledge of the media market, developing strategies which drive results.
Carol Gould
Account Manager
Carol heads up the creative and production functions at The Response Team. She has spent her last 5 years in the role honing her skills and her fantastic organization and excellent attention to detail ensures that campaigns are followed through and deadlines are met. Carol doesn’t make mistakes, and clients love her for it!
Emily Gray
Design Manager
Emily looks after all things creative at The Response Team. She began her career back in 2002 with Bath Newspapers where she developed her love for design and her technical Mac skills. Equally capable of bringing inspirational new ideas to the table, or turning artwork jobs round to meet impossible deadlines, Emily gets it done beautifully.
