We’re thrilled to announce that Sacramento-based Mercenary Creative Group (MCG) has officially joined Ace Studios, bringing with it not just an impressive client roster—but two powerhouse leaders: Joanna and Drew Newbold.
With decades of combined experience in marketing, advertising, and brand development, Joanna and Drew have built a reputation rooted in big ideas, bold storytelling, and authentic relationships. Now, they’re bringing that energy and expertise to Ace Studios—strengthening our services, expanding our reach into California, and deepening our commitment to creative work that makes a difference.
- Joanna Newbold joins as our Vice President of Client Services, with a human-first approach to strategy, communication, and results. Joanna is known for her ability to make people feel seen, understood, and energized. Her career journey includes everything from owning a coffee shop to attracting Man vs. Food to her family’s restaurant, all while helping brands grow from the ground up.
- Drew Newbold joins as our Creative/Brand Strategist, bringing decades of experience guiding brand voice and visual storytelling for clients across the country. He’s a pro at connecting dots between insight and execution, with a portfolio that spans tech, government, healthcare, and more.
This evolution allows Ace Studios to offer our clients even more in-house services, from content production and branding to SEO, SEM, social media marketing, and website design—with the same heart-forward mission we’re known for.
We’re growing our talent. We’re growing our services. We’re growing our impact.
And we’re just getting started.
Questions? Reach out to us.