Chuck Hester Email & Phone Number

Managing PartnerA Purpose Partnership · Full-timeMar 2022 - Present · 1 moMar 2022 - Present · 1 moRaleigh, North Carolina, United StatesRaleigh, North Carolina, United StatesPurpose: intended or desired result; end; aim; goal.Partnership: two or more people working together to do business and committing to the good for all.A Purpose Partnership is a Contrarian agency with a purposeful strategic mindset that informs our tactical approach to exceed our clients' needs.Tapping into a network of more than 75,000, we have access to the top consulting talent in business - from website development and IT to marketing consulting and leadership training. We are strategists who do the work!It is also the parent organization for Pay it Forward Tuesdays, our business mentoring organization that helps underserved entrepreneurs and non-profits.

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Regular contributor to WRAL Techwire, covering technology companies and events in the Triangle region in North Carolina.

Houston, Us

I work with small- and medium-sized business to help them establish corporate social responsibility programs that: help them build brand equity, increase their employee engagement, and attract new talent.

Houston, Us

With a foundation of more than 30 years experience in public relations, social media and the art of connecting, Chuck Hester Enterprises specializes in telling the stories of companies that are the greatest thing you've never heard of, but need to know about. We provide a non-nonsense, straight-forward approach to public relations and social media, helping you develop a game plan based on sound, real-world marketing communications principals.Tired of big agencies with lots of overhead that assign junior staffers to do the work for an exorbitant fee? Then it's time to talk to CHE - we offer PR and social media consulting for the rest of us!

Houston, Us

THE guide to using LinkedIn and Social Media for Business. I bring an interactive experience to audiences worldwide, by giving them actionable steps they can use as soon as they get back to the office.

Houston, Us

Weekly LinkedIn Live podcast on Wednesdays at Noon CT/1 p.m. ET. I have interesting conversations with thought leaders in Marketing Communications, Content Marketing, Social Media, and Paying it Forward. Follow the podcast page here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/conversations-with-chuck-hesterPast episodes on my YouTube Channel here: www.youtube.com/c/chuckhester

The Pay it Forward Tuesdays initiative is a way to give back. We support entrepreneurs, startups, non-profits, and small businesses that need that a little something to move forward but are not sure how to get there. Through the peer nomination process, businesses have the opportunity to receive 3 hours of one on one coaching with experts in LinkedIn marketing, social media marketing, business coaching, digital marketing, and public relations.

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

SEEZ is in the business of communicating ideas that spark positive changes in society.Because we are seekers of actionable knowledge and insights that generate results for our clients, our communication strategies are specific and measurable.As Director of Content Marketing, I oversee all content marketing and social media initiatives, both internal and external, across multiple platforms and formats to drive sales, engagement, retention, leads and positive customer behavior for multiple client accounts.

Houston, Texas, Us

As Director of Strategic Communications, it is my job to assure that Fountain Forward is aligned with client goals, help increase market share, and provide a seasoned perspective to our organic, content marketing, and digital marketing initiatives.Fountain Forward is a marketing agency with offices in Houston, Texas. Our unique, data-driven approach, combined with candor and caring, allows us to not only understand what makes our clients successful, but increase that success.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Us

Converge is the digital agency for education. We connect the next generation of learners with best-fit institutions and programs using cutting-edge digital marketing practices. We’re digital natives who are energized by data. Lifelong learners who believe in the mission (and evolution) of education. And we’re laser-focused on ROI and helping our client partners achieve their goals.As a Client Services Director, I am responsible for the management, growth and development of key account partnerships. I create and manage project plans, work closely with multiple stakeholders and provides exceptional service to ensure client results are exceeded.

Executive networking event designed to bring peers together to be uplifters and pay it forward. The invitation only event attracts C-level, VPs, Owners and VCs from around the Triangle.

Lucidity is a disruptive technology platform that connects physicians seeking part-time or temporary work directly with medical practices looking to fill open shifts.I lead the multi-channel marketing strategies and tactical execution for Lucidity, including all traditional and digital marketing channels. I am also responsible for building and reinforcing our brand identity and reaching our core markets effectively and creatively.Increased website traffic 8x over a 9 month period, through digital marketing initiatives. Redesigned and rebranded customer-facing website to closer reflect the audience and drive more conversions.

Raleigh, Nc, Us

T&T Creative Group is an online marketing firm that turns strangers into customers. We accomplish this by growing the overall online footprint of each company while maintaining a secure platform. As Vice President, Social Media I work with clients on social media marketing, content marketing, and branding.

High Point, Nc, Us

Leading the B2B Marketing Communications team responsible for integrated marketing strategy and communications, including brand development, direct and digital marketing, event marketing and public relations.North State is a North Carolina-based Fiber Internet service provider. Though portfolio companies Data Chambers and Stalwart Systems, North State is also an IT Managed Services, IaaS and Internet Security service provider.

Holly Springs, Nc, Us

As Chief Communications Officer for Big Think, I head up the digital marketing practice - working with clients in branding, content marketing, investor relations, influencer relations, and good old fashioned PR strategies. We are Revenue Growth Architects. We partner with companies to build strategies and systems that deliver predictable, scalable, bottom-line growth.At Big Think Innovation, we work with B2B Technology and Services organization to focus on three stages of business:STABILIZEIf a company doesn't have predictable sales and operations, we help stabilize the company by building a solid core business and revenue generation system that is predictable and scalable.GROWFor companies that want to increase their revenue, profits, and impact with their existing product lines, our revenue architecture and innovation services provide a proven, systematic yet creative process for capturing the hearts, minds, and wallets of customers.REINVENTFor companies that may be nearing a plateau, or that want to REALLY kick it up, we leverage our proven innovation process and tools to rethink how a business operates, get it closer to the right customers, and create a more compelling set of offerings and a business model that makes customers beat down the doors.

Host of LinkedConversations, a weekly podcast on the For Immediate Release podcast network. Covering all things LinkedIn, tips and features and a guest discussing how to use LinkedIn for Business. Available at www.forimmediaterelease.biz/index.php?%2FC18

Cary, North Carolina, Us

Working with funded startup to develop new marketing and communications initiatives and help grow the company.EmployUs is building a world where everyone works where they belong by disrupting the $420B recruiting and staffing industry. Using our mobile and web applications, we unlock talent for employers who need to win the war for talent by hiring more referrals. Any professional can use our mobile app to earn money (Avg. $3K) helping their friends land their dream job at top employers like Citrix, Ipreo and fast-growing startups.

Affinity: pertaining to persons who share the same interests Alliance: a merging of efforts. We are The Affinity Alliance, Inc. Proven professionals passionate about marketing and communications working with organizations passionate about their products and services. Do you have a marketing communications need? We can help!

Schaumburg, Illinois, Us

Contracted to develop LinkedIn Showcase Pages for Creative Group's LinkedIn Company Page.

Fountain Valley, California, Us

As part of a full-time contract through my company, The Affinity Alliance, I lead all marketing programs across all brands; online and offline media, including brand positioning and messaging, marketing, public relations, social media and analyst relations. Working directly with the CEO, I developed key initiatives to position the company with investors and partners.Relevant Ads, through its LocalSplash.com product offering, is a leading online local search engine placement company that provides multi-location brands with a full suite of services for managing and optimizing their online location data.

Morrisville, Nc, Us

Director of Communications for iContact, an email marketing software company for small businesses and non-profits. iContact, launched in July of 2003. During my tenure, sales grew from $2.7 million to $60 million. I was directly involved in three rounds of funding for the company, resulting in more than $50 million raised.iContact was acquired by Vocus in 2011 for $169 million.In charge of all communications for iContact including:Media RelationsSocial MediaInternal CommunicationsCommunity RelationsSecured coverage in national media for iContact and its execs including:* Wall Street Journal* Fastcompany.com* Entrepreneur* Inc.*New York Times* Fortune Small Business (front cover)* Success Magazine (front cover)* Multiple appearances for iContact CEO on The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch.

Durham, North Carolina, Us

Evening instructor in marketing and branding at Duke University, Durham, NC.

Raleigh, Nc, Us

• Oversaw all Marketing Communications and Public Relations activities of firm and its clients.• Acted as Account Manager for key clients including FKI Logistex, Flowserve, and WinMagic.

Irvine, Ca, Us

Instructor in Branding, Marketing Research and Marketing Strategy courses for UC Irvine Extension.

In charge of all public relations activities for agency clients, the agency itself and for new business development.

Owner and partner in Marketing, Public Relations and Productivity consulting firm. Services include development of marketing plans, business analysis and consulting, product marketing, public relations, trade show support, collateral design and development, media relations and presentation coaching.