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Knoxville, Tennessee Area

Provide business and brand management consulting and support for the following clients, among others. 2015.- Athlon Media Group-Parade Magazine (historic print media company). Developed strategic business plan for portfolio of print brands, including Parade Magazine, to expand brand reach and revenues beyond core print business.- Didja, Inc. Retained to.

Knoxville, TN

Didja's first consumer app, Clippit, is a revolutionary new mobile and web service. Poised at the intersection of sports, entertainment, social media and e-commerce, Clippit is the must have application that allows you to clip, comment and share live television moments with friends.Lead all business development initiatives to 80+ major networks and.

Sales, Operations, Marketing & Strategy

In addition to in-depth aspects of fulfillment, distribution and asset storage, Ritway’s expertise arches over e-commerce solutions, marketing program management, process-enhancing technologies, point-of-sale signage and consumer promotions and sweepstakes. Led sales, marketing, procurement and operations with focus on rebranding company, transitioning.

Business Development, Marketing, Operations & Brand Management

Strategic marketing and operational solutions for brand development in both the linear and non-linear environments. Launched and distributed new brands and products into consumer marketplace. Executed advertising campaigns and partnership initiatives that drove brand awareness and revenue.

Digital Media Operations, Distribution & Brand Management

Directed non-linear distribution operations and P&L. Created new business models, including testing, change management, technological improvements. Cultivated strategic partnerships with multiple distribution sources (including internet, mobile, IPTV, VOD, consumer electronics and DVDs).- Innovated coop marketing program, achieving 2000% ROI and $25M in.

Managed marketing strategy for company’s 6 TV networks and affiliates, including supervision of the creative / research, budgeting, media placement / PR, and industry event functions. Oversaw all operations and P&L for an On Demand group (Video on Demand (VOD) and Download to Own) reaching 30M+ homes. Directed 17 team members. Negotiated favorable.

Oversaw all VOD segment marketing programs and enterprise-wide strategic marketing operations (including budget, media / PR, and tradeshows) for 5 networks and affiliates. Directed the creative and research functions for both groups. Cultivated productive client relationships

Directed operations to maximize the effectiveness of strategic marketing programs. Managed 12 direct reports, client / media relations, and creative initiatives. Devised an affiliate sales B2B website.