# Nicole Newsome

> Nicole Newsome is CEO of Qantm Creative, the Norfolk marketing and communications agency formed from WB Marketing and Meridian Group. Previously its chief strategy and growth officer, she helped integrate the agencies and managed major client relationships. Her public work also includes student entrepreneurship mentoring and service on the board of Hampton Roads Pride.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Qantm Creative
- **Organizations:** Qantm Creative, WB Marketing, The Virginian-Pilot, Hampton Roads Pride, Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast, The Geekettes Club, Hampton Roads Chamber
- **Education:** Old Dominion University
- **Known for:** Named a Virginia Business Women in Leadership honoree in 2025; also included in its September 2026 leadership coverage., Recognized among CoVaBIZ’s 2026 Top 175 Most Influential People in Coastal Virginia., Featured among CoVaBiz’s 2026 Women on the Leading Edge.

## Career timeline

- **1987-1992** — Attended Old Dominion University.
- **2009-2012** — Served on the Norfolk Division board of Hampton Roads Chamber.
- **2011-2013** — Executive director of The Geekettes Club, supporting women in technology.
- **2011-2025** — Co-led two Girl Scout troops.
- **2023** — As WB Marketing director of digital marketing, helped with the merger following Five Hill Capital’s acquisition of Meridian Group.
- **2024** — WB Marketing and Meridian Group combined under the Qantm Creative name; served as chief strategy and growth officer.
- **2025-10** — Succeeded Jean Matacunas as CEO of Qantm Creative.
- **2026-05** — Appeared on The Fervent Four Show to discuss radical honesty in leadership and client relationships.

## Achievements

- Named a Virginia Business Women in Leadership honoree in 2025; also included in its September 2026 leadership coverage.
- Recognized among CoVaBIZ’s 2026 Top 175 Most Influential People in Coastal Virginia.
- Featured among CoVaBiz’s 2026 Women on the Leading Edge.
- Helped integrate WB Marketing and Meridian Group into Qantm Creative.
- Mentored the all-female SheClasp student team, which won $2,000 at a national pitch competition in Chicago in 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Featured as Qantm Creative CEO in Virginia Business’s September 29 leadership profile.
- **2026-05** — Fervent Four interview published May 5, discussing candid client advice, team protection and marketing foundations.
- **2026-04** — Qantm announced her recognition in CoVaBIZ’s Top 175 Most Influential People.
- **2026-01** — Published a CEO message calling for investment in personal development and community contribution.

## Links

- Website: https://qantmcreative.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicnews

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Last updated: 2026-10-06