Eric Bradley Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

• Connected investors, markets and the media in partnerships with the world's largest database to identify and value fine art, antiques and collectibles. Converted e-commerce customer spend into a more diverse and stable revenue source by introducing new products and services and upselling into new markets and industries.• Implemented an investor-focused storytelling campaign for successful regulation crowdfunding effort.• Grew weekly newsletter subscriptions from 15,000 to more than 245,000 in three years. Led thedevelopment of products and services tailored to assist high-net-worth individuals and financial advisors manage collectible wealth plans and alternative investments.• Managed and set editorial tone and direction for six-person department within annual budget limits.• Developed and implemented a comprehensive SEO strategy that increased organic search traffic by 85% over a year, enhancing the visibility and reach of our PR campaigns.• Created the first index-linked investment product to statistically measure price trends across the high-end fine art and collectibles industry. The product — combining statistical analysis and AI-integrated content — attracted interest from potential equity partners, M&A firms and fractional investment companies.

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Built a public relations team from the ground up at the world’s largest collectibles auctioneer by turning storytelling into multimedia campaigns targeted toward high-net-worth individuals. Engaged 4.4 trillion brand impressions valued at $18.8 million in advertising value equivalency (AVE). • Managed key role in orchestrating revenue growth from $600 million to $1.4 billion. Combined PR, digital, video, and social media with one mission: delivering the best content to speak to high-net-worth collectors and connoisseurs in meaningful and compelling brand stories.• As corporate spokesperson, developed and executed highly detailed media and publicity campaigns for celebrity estates and collections, press events, and high-profile national treasures while working closely with C-suite executives.• Managed crisis communications, op-eds, strategic communications, media coaching, events, public speaking and interviews.

Dallas, Texas, Us

• Exceeded expectations to set year-over-year earned media records as a global spokesperson and media liaison at the world's largest collectibles auctioneer by writing and pitching hundreds of press releases annually. Produced and pitched more than 250 individual press releases every year. • Assisted subject matter specialists with custom publicity plans across more than 40 fine art and collectibles categories, singularly focused on client acquisition, revenue and brand reception. Key role in doubling number of “bidder-members” to 750,000 in just three years.• Developed internal employee newsletter: Assembled and authored monthly internal communications newsletter dedicated to highlighting business and individual employee success, best practices, authority, performance advice, and goodwill.

Cincinnati, Oh, Us

• Directed and edited all aspects of one of the nation's most venerable and well-respected antique lifestyle and business weekly magazines. Connected with readers, built online communities, published mass communications via email and served as brand advocate and primary media representative to the trade while collaborating with marketing and sales reps. • Served as the public face for conference speaking opportunities as an industry expert while increasing print circulation and online audience by 1,500 percent. Authored 12 reference books on the art, antiques, and collectible memorabilia trade and hobby, including “Mantiques: A Manly Guide to Cool Stuff,” “Harry Potter - The Unofficial Guide to the Collectibles of Our Favorite Wizard,” pocket guides and the Antique Trader Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide (all now published by Penguin Random House).SKILLS: Media Relations, Publicity Campaigns, Content Manager, Customer Engagement.

Bachelor Of Science, Economics, Minors: Philosophy, Journalism

Credentialed Appraiser, Personal Property