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David Coats is listed as Founder at Coatsy, based in Dallas, Texas, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for David Coats.
David Coats previously worked as Vice President Strategy at Slingshot and Vice President/Executive Creative Director at Slingshot. David Coats holds Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General from Millsaps College.
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About David Coats
Let's talk growth.As VP of Strategy, I lead Slingshot's strategy practice, consulting with the marketing and executive teams at an amazing roster of forward-thinking brands to help them achieve audacious growth goals. I also play a lead role in all agency new business efforts, successfully converting brands across multiple industries.Areas of expertise:•Marketing strategy•Brand planning and positioning•Digital media and social media•Paid, owned, and earned media channels•Consumer research and insights•Product development•Creative direction•Content strategy•Writing•Campaign measurement and optimizationCategory experience:•Travel and tourism•Luxury goods•Hospitality•Food and beverages•CPG•Healthcare•B2B•Energy efficiency and sustainabilityMy passion for growing brands was formed as a young copywriter on the legendary Motel 6 “We’ll Leave the Light on For You” campaign. Not only did I hang out with Tom Boddett in Alaska making great ads, I learned from the very best how brands grow. Later on, I led the integrated creative team that introduced Jack Daniel’s successfully into the digital space, bringing innovative thinking and whole new channels of growth to one of the world’s most iconic brands. While a partner at KSV, I helped prove that brand growth and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. They are, in fact, intertwined. And today at Slingshot, I'm dedicated to helping all of our clients achieve the growth they seek.
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9 roles · 29 years
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Vice President Strategy
CurrentOmni Hotels & Resorts • VisitDallas • Minute Rice • Sabre • Holiday Inn Club Vacations • UT Southwestern • Echo Park • Port Aransas Tourism • Angel Fire Resort • Guaranty Bank & Trust • Invitation Homes•Leads brand strategy and marketing campaign planning initiatives for all agency clients.•Serves as agency point person working directly with executives and c-suite members of client brands, collaborating on marketing strategies, brand positioning, competitive analysis, consumer insights, and product development.•Oversees Speak No Evil, Slingshot's social media and content marketing subsidiary
Jul 2018 - Present
Vice President/Executive Creative Director
Texas Tourism • UT Southwestern • Natural Vitality • Port Aransas Tourism • Genghis Grill•Led branding and digital creative initiatives for all agency clients.•Oversaw a team of fifteen writers, art directors, designers, video editors, and digital producers.
Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
Executive Creative Director
UT Southwestern • Helzberg Diamonds • Lucchese Bootmakers • William Goldberg•Led brand strategy, creative, and digital initiatives on behalf of the agency for all clients.
Jul 2014 - Mar 2017
Partner/ Executive Creative Director
National Grid • Acorn Footwear • Okemo Mountain Resort • Pete & Gerry's Organic Eggs • Sustain Condoms • Sugarbush • The Vermont Department of Health anti-smoking campaign•Led all creative initiatives on behalf of the agency for all clients.•The Ad Club 100 - New England's Top Creative Influencers•2013 Boston Ad Club Social Media Campaign of the Year•2012 CA Annual•2011 Boston Ad Club Non-Profit Campaign of the Year
Jul 2010 - Jul 2014
Vp Executive Creative Director
Jack Daniel's • Greyhound Lines • Dave & Buster's • ConocoPhillips • Joe's Crab Shack • Dr Pepper • Mission Foods • La Quinta Inns & Suites
Sep 2003 - Jan 2010
Writer/ Producer
Freelance
Icehouse Beer • Pizza Inn • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store • Logan's Roadhouse • Midway Games
1998 - 2003
~5 yrs
Deckhand
S/V Alvei
Served as crew & logged over 4,000 ocean miles aboard a 129-foot square-rigged schooner, sailing through New Zealand, Tonga, Fiji, Vanuatu, and Australia. I'd do it again if my wife would let me.
Apr 1998 - Nov 1999
Writer
Motel 6 • Continental Airlines • EyeMasters • Florida Orange Juice • TGI Friday's
Mar 1994 - Mar 1998
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David Coats education
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General
Millsaps College
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The Episcopal School Of Dallas
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What company does David Coats work for?
David Coats works for Coatsy.
What is David Coats's role at Coatsy?
David Coats is listed as Founder at Coatsy.
Where is David Coats based?
David Coats is based in Dallas, Texas, United States while working with Coatsy.
What companies has David Coats worked for?
David Coats has worked for Coatsy, Slingshot, Krause Advertising, Ksv, and Freelance.
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David Coats holds Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General from Millsaps College.
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