James Viscardi Email & Phone Number

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

• Content Strategy and Growth Specialist: I spearhead content management strategies at ComicBook.com, which has led to year-over-year traffic growth, positioning us as a leader. My role involves not only overseeing content creation but also organizing and disseminating it across various platforms. This approach allows us to provide engaging content and differentiates our brand from competitors.• SEO and Social Media Expert: My expertise in SEO and social media management goes beyond… Show more • Content Strategy and Growth Specialist: I spearhead content management strategies at ComicBook.com, which has led to year-over-year traffic growth, positioning us as a leader. My role involves not only overseeing content creation but also organizing and disseminating it across various platforms. This approach allows us to provide engaging content and differentiates our brand from competitors.• SEO and Social Media Expert: My expertise in SEO and social media management goes beyond industry trends, resulting in the remarkable achievement of ComicBook.com's acquisition by CBS Interactive. I optimized our execution of SEO processes, consistently staying ahead of the curve and surpassing aggressive expectations within a short timeframe. • Brand Transformation Enthusiast: I took on the challenge of redefining ComicBook.com's voice and style with meticulous attention to detail. This transformation journey saw us evolve from a 2 million unique user brand to an industry-leading presence with 22.5 million unique users, according to comScore. My passion extends beyond just rebranding; I also cultivate and nurture strong relationships with industry influencers, partners, and stakeholders. These connections are instrumental in fostering collaborations that amplify our brand's reach and influence. Partners include Marvel, Warner Bros, Universal, WhatNot, eBay, CGC, Sony, Microsoft, Jazwares & more.• Partnership Expansion Driver: My role extended to spearheading initiatives to expand partnerships, not only within Paramount but also with third parties. These efforts resulted in significant audience growth and increased awareness of major content programs and initiatives.• Creative Leadership Advocate: Overseeing the creative process for our content is a key aspect of my role. I manage a high volume of creative and campaign types within tight deadlines. This delivers consistent increased web traffic, higher engagement rates, and enhanced email marketing conversion rates. Show less

Nashville

Brentwood, Tn

ComicBook.com & PopCulture.com were sold/acquired by CBS Interactive (now Paramount Global) in 2018

New York, New York

Orchestrating, strategizing, and crafting compelling press releases to champion the company's latest developments, triumphs in marketing and sales, and noteworthy achievements.Curating and meticulously executing a series of exclusive promotional press conferences, granting esteemed members of the press unparalleled access to the brilliant minds behind our creations—authors, artists, and editors—wherein they delve into profound discussions about our imminent… Show more Orchestrating, strategizing, and crafting compelling press releases to champion the company's latest developments, triumphs in marketing and sales, and noteworthy achievements.Curating and meticulously executing a series of exclusive promotional press conferences, granting esteemed members of the press unparalleled access to the brilliant minds behind our creations—authors, artists, and editors—wherein they delve into profound discussions about our imminent projects.Masterminding and synchronizing high-impact media unveilings across prestigious national newspapers, television networks, and radio stations. A recent highlight includes the electrifying revelation of Miles Morales, the groundbreaking new incarnation of Ultimate Comics Spider-Man, uniting African American and Latino heritage in an iconic superhero.Collaborating synergistically with esteemed editorial teams, presenting avant-garde, non-conventional marketing concepts to catapult forthcoming titles into the limelight, transcending conventional promotional strategies.Playing a pivotal role in fortifying the company's online presence, supplying an array of meticulously curated multimedia assets tailored for various social networks, thereby fueling the engine of our influential social media platform.Forging invaluable connections with press and media powerhouses, passionately advocating for thematic narratives that resonate with their audiences, securing coveted placements that captivate and engage readers and viewers alike.Pioneering ingenious, multi-pronged marketing campaigns that seamlessly blend viral, traditional, and social elements, cultivating an atmosphere of fervor and anticipation among our devoted fan base, setting the stage for the grand unveiling of our forthcoming projects. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Assisted in the creation of marketing campaigns, press releases, podcasts and social network building.

New York City Metropolitan Area

Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills, which proved invaluable in resolving conflicts, orchestrating meticulous planning and organization, and facilitating crucial decision-making processes.Pioneered the establishment of a captivating and exclusive party business, accounting for an impressive 10% of total store sales.Masterminded a highly-targeted outreach program that successfully enticed external local and global enterprises into forging mutually… Show more Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal communication skills, which proved invaluable in resolving conflicts, orchestrating meticulous planning and organization, and facilitating crucial decision-making processes.Pioneered the establishment of a captivating and exclusive party business, accounting for an impressive 10% of total store sales.Masterminded a highly-targeted outreach program that successfully enticed external local and global enterprises into forging mutually beneficial partnerships with our establishment.Elevated the store's stature by nurturing hotel concierge relationships with a multitude of high-profile hotels, significantly augmenting foot traffic and bolstering brand awareness.Orchestrated numerous extravagant parties attended by prominent figures such as James Gandolfini, John McEnroe, Hugh Jackman, Tom Cruise, Angelina Jolie & others.Played a pivotal role in orchestrating large-scale local charity events, which often entailed liaising with talent agents, high-profile guests, and media outlets.Assumed responsibility for the recruitment, interview, and training processes for sales associates, as well as efficiently managing all Human Resource paperwork.Spearheaded the training and development of associates, cultivating them into promising candidates for future management roles, contributing to the store's leadership pipeline.Meticulously scheduled approximately 60 associates on a weekly basis, ensuring optimal staffing levels for operational excellence.Delivered unparalleled guest service, consistently exceeding expectations and enhancing the store's reputation for outstanding customer satisfaction.Distinguished myself by making three appearances as the Mascot in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades further solidifying the brand's prominence and visibility. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Communication And Media Studies

Bachelor Of Arts, Communication Studies; Public Relations/Marketing

Diploma