Bermuda advertising agency AdVantage Ltd. has hired four new team members over the course of 2006 ? Yvonne DeCoute, Russell de Moura, Daniela Martin and Marilyn Zuill.

Each of these individuals brings unique expertise and experience. Ms DeCoute, an account executive, brings wide-ranging marketing and sales knowledge from working in the private sector.

Mr. de Moura, a senior art director, adds a fresh, clean style from his experience with both print and web, including the Bermuda International Film Festival and Sea Express.

Marketing and account manager Ms Martin brings several years of agency experience, having managed a broad array of accounts in New York City.

In addition, graphic designer Ms Zuill has extensive knowledge in the latest design software as well as moving image and animation.

?We are extremely excited to have such a talented group of people join AdVantage?, said Sheila Semos, president of AdVantage Ltd. ?Their diverse backgrounds and fine-tuned skill sets will prove invaluable to our clients.?