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Who We Are

Rhythm is a band of marketing mavericks who approach every day with a make-it-happen mindset that results in stellar work. We're not here by accident—we love what we do and act like it. Every obstacle is greeted with a wink and a smile because we know we have what it takes to overcome it.

OurLeadership

Elliott Mower

Chief Executive Officer

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Yoje Ho

Chief Creative Officer

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Sara Bekerman

Head of Brand Strategy & Account

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Kate Russo

Strategic Account Director

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David Stob

Director of Media Strategy

Cynthia De La Cruz

HR Manager

Elliott Mower

Chief Executive Officer

Elliott Mower is the CEO of Rhythm and Mediacurrent, both agencies within the Code and Theory Network. With over 15 years of experience in digital strategy, design and product development, Elliott is passionate about using technology to make real life even cooler.

Before joining the Code and Theory network, Elliott helped develop the product strategy practices at EY Design Studio, Doberman NY and Fuzz Productions (now MonstarLabs), shaping digital products and experiences for brands including Google, Walmart, TIAA, Penguin Random House, Shake Shack, Wegmans, Marc Jacobs, TodayTix and The Shed at Hudson Yards.

Elliott is committed to building strong, multi-year client partnerships and driving innovation through continuous improvement. His work is guided by a pragmatic approach that balances user-centered design, strategic business goals and a little bit of magic, enabling brands to adapt and thrive in an ever-changing world.

Yoje Ho

Chief Creative Officer

Yoje brings a vibrant blend of digital and traditional agency experience, energizing Rhythm's creative team with her strategic vision and innovative thinking. Her extensive career includes impactful roles at renowned agencies such as AKQA, R/GA, Fantasy, McGarryBowen, and Organic, collaborating with prominent brands like Verizon, Mercedes, American Express, NikeID, Citibank, Harvard Business School, Chase, Pepsi, Johnson & Johnson, and P&G, among others.

In her role at Code and Theory, Yoje was instrumental in leading transformative, large-scale projects. She specialized in crafting compelling human-centered experiences and establishing cohesive design systems that elevated brand narratives across platforms. Passionate about nurturing creative teams and scaling departments effectively, she pioneered DesignOps initiatives, fostering an environment where creativity thrives. Never settling for the ordinary, Yoje continually pushes creative boundaries with a client-first approach, blending innovation and imagination to empower Rhythm's teams to achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Sara Bekerman

Head of Brand Strategy & Account

Sara specializes in collaborating with clients to craft meaningful brands and connected consumer experiences that drive business results. Sara joined Rhythm after more than 10 years at Code and Theory, where she led global launches and developed digital-first ecosystem strategies for some of the world’s most iconic brands in the CPG (Johnson & Johnson and Unilever), beauty (L’Oréal), fashion (adidas), financial services (Citadel) categories, among others. Sara got her start specializing in social media and content distribution planning when she established the social media marketing divisions of Conversation Agency and DIGO Brands, as well as steering client success at Buddy Media (acquired by Salesforce in 2012).

Kate Russo

Strategic Account Director

Kate has been in the advertising industry for 10+ years as an Account Manager and Producer and has a track record of leading diverse and impactful projects for a range of clients.

Throughout her career, Kate has worked on a variety of high-profile accounts. She has worked on marketing initiatives and site builds for brands including J&J, P&G, Adidas, ConEdison, JPMC, Galleri, COREtec, Jameson, Visible Wireless, and Walmart. Outside of work, Kate is passionate about theater and traveling and enjoys spending time with her three wonderful dogs.

David Stob

Director of Media Strategy

David has deep experience developing strategic media campaigns for clients and executing them with thorough negotiations and meticulous detail. Over the course of his 20+ year career in media, he’s worked across a variety of B2C and B2B industries—from hyper-local to international—including healthcare, e-commerce, CPG, and optical in addition to many more verticals. Prior to joining Rhythm, David’s passion for media was demonstrated through Supervisor and Director roles, leading the strategy and managing teams on campaigns for EssilorLuxottica, WellCare Health Plans, Florida Blue, Alessi Foods, and more.

David is extensively skilled in planning, negotiating and placing digital, paid social, broadcast TV, cable, radio, OOH, trade, and experiential/nontraditional media contracts, while keeping the KPIs for each campaign in focus. Originally a Chicagoland-native, he currently resides in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Cynthia De La Cruz

HR Manager

Cynthia is a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience supporting agencies, particularly in the Advertising and Digital Marketing sectors. Passionate about leadership coaching, employee relations, and fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace, Cynthia brings a people-centric approach to her work. Before joining the Code and Theory network, she honed her skills at FCB Health and Wunderman Thompson, where she played a key role in the growth and development of HR teams. Based in New York, Cynthia is a Brooklynite at heart. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring the craft/DIY space, event planning, and spending quality time with her family.

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