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title: Elise Johnston Named Chief Operating Officer of Breakout Studio
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# Elise Johnston Named Chief Operating Officer of Breakout Studio

January 2, 2025

 

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 PHILADELPHIA, PA — Breakout Studio, an independent branding and creative agency, yesterday announced that Elise Johnston has been named Chief Operating Officer. Johnston, who joined the agency in 2021, and most recently served as Director of Strategy, will continue to be based out of Breakout’s Philadelphia office.

“Elise has shaped how we think about our work since the day she started” said Zach Labrum, CEO. ​“I couldn’t be more excited to have her running the business alongside me.”

In her new role, Johnston will oversee operations and agency growth. ​“What drew me here four years ago was this incredibly creative team who thinks deeply about every facet of the work we make together. I’m looking forward to building upon the extraordinary talent and excitement already in motion at the agency.”

**About Breakout Studio**  
Breakout Studio is an independent branding and creative agency originally founded in Chicago with outposts in Park City and Philadelphia. The team builds and serves brands across every industry with specialized practice in financial services, technology, healthcare, and real estate.

*Media contact: info@breakout.studio*

 

 

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