Rocky Oceans Communications, the marketing and communications agency founded by Dirk Gärtner and Claudia Kühl in 2024, is expanding its team. André Hecker is joining the agency with immediate effect as Senior PR Manager.

Marketing and communications agency Rocky Oceans Communications, founded by Claudia Kühl and Dirk Gärtner, is expanding its team. André Hecker is joining the agency as Senior PR Manager with immediate effect. He brings over 13 years of industry expertise to the role, gained in positions including Account Manager at Delasocial (now MSM.Digital), PR Manager MMO at Square Enix, Social Media Manager for Google's cloud division, PR Manager at InnoGames, and most recently, Senior PR Manager at astragon Entertainment.

"We are delighted to have André on board," says Dirk Gärtner. "Given his extensive experience in international PR, influencer marketing and social media, he will be a valuable addition to our team."

"I am personally thrilled to be working with André again. Not only are we old friends, but he also brings new perspectives as a film and podcast expert. I couldn't wish for a better colleague," says Claudia Kühl.

"It's great to be working with Claudia again. We worked together at the Delasocial agency ten years ago, and now I'm looking forward to supporting her and Dirk, and contributing my knowledge and skills to Rocky Oceans. The client list includes some of the most exciting names in the international games industry, such as RawFury, Paradox Interactive and Dreamhaven, and I'm looking forward to working on exciting projects and campaigns," says André Hecker.


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