Jamie Langdon Email & Phone Number

United States

Detroit, Mi, Us

Us

Responsible for the reputation management and communications strategy and implementation for the Ilitch Companies and its leadership.• Coordinate communications activities across 12 distinct companies under common, family ownership in various industries, including professional sports teams (Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers) and a global food company (Little Caesars), as well as casinos, a development firm and others.• Work closely with c-suite to support and inform business decisions with strategic plans and analytics of communications tactics.• Oversee a team of creators and lead a content approach that entails strategic, purposeful and well-coordinated storytelling.• Serve as partner to Marketing, Community Relations, Corporate Sponsorships, Human Resources and other departments, ensuring all priorities are aligned.• Maintain relationships and collaborate with external partners such as visitors bureau, city and state representatives, leagues, networks and others.

Burbank, Ca, Us

• Led a team to develop global communications strategies promoting Disney Parks, Experiences and Products with a demonstrated positive impact on the business.• Provided counsel to senior executives, including development of key messages, media training, reputational and crisis plans, social media strategy and community impact recommendations.• Drove impactful, global campaigns that spanned the Disney Parks and Consumer Products business and expanded audience and reach, while cementing the brand as the global leader in entertainment.• Created integrated communications plans to support the larger Disney brand and its biggest franchises including Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar and Princess. • Served as senior liaison for international and domestic teams on PR functions, with focus on APAC region• Developed and implemented global measurement process to demonstrate ROI of earned, owned and paid. Plan and manage all agency support and contracts.

Orlando, Fl, Us

• Led external and internal communications across multiple channels – national media, local media, bloggers, social media and direct guest communications (via social).• Served as a trusted counselor to senior leaders across the organization.• Developed strategic brand-building communications plans for the Darden Restaurant brands (Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze, Yard House, Eddie V’s, Seasons 52) that aligned with each one’s compellingly differentiated strategy and marketing plans.• Developed best practice PR and internal communications tools and approaches (both traditional and social media) to enhance brand reputation, build awareness among consumers, enhance engagement with employees, promote executive visibility and help drive traffic and sales.• Managed issues, crisis and risk matters for the brands.

• Directed robust social media influencer program including: Leading annual Disney Social Media conference; Overseeing issues management; Attended and spoke at third party events; Disney Parks Blog author.• Managed the Disney Parks Moms Panel: Fifty full-time panelists and multiple domestic and international agencies/consultants; Re-launched website; Led promotion of the panel, coordination with lines of business throughout Disney Destinations; Oversaw reporting and analytics.• Led domestic and international public relations efforts for multiple high-profile campaigns, as well as the luxury residential community Disney’s Golden Oak.

New York, Ny, Us

• Led cross-office teams for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Tourism Queensland, Sears/Kmart, Turtle Wax and other international brands.• As AOR for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, oversaw communication via corporate office for all 90+ international properties, creating brand campaigns and integrated public relations and social media campaigns. Developed launch plans for all new properties globally. • Created integrated marketing communications plans, provided executive-level counsel, and managed significant budgets.• Developed executive communications, speeches, key messages, reactive crisis statements for clients.• Planned and executed media and consumer-facing events across the country on behalf of clients.• Managed other PR, advertising and social/digital agencies, including reporting and budgeting.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

• Led Public Relations team for the entertainment division of ten Las Vegas properties under the Caesars Entertainment umbrella. Created communications plans and budgets for 10 properties and sub-brands.• Worked directly with company presidents and other senior executives to develop key messages speeches, public appearances, external and internal communications.• Secured national and international coverage for the brands as well as individual entertainers and chefs.• Managed crisis communications, working directly with company executives and city law enforcement.

Anaheim, Us

• Project manager of resort-wide initiatives including plan development, media outreach, budget organization and event recapping. Managed relationships with corporate partners such as Alaska Airlines and Fred Segal.• Daily responsibilities included proactive media relations; writing press releases, fact sheets and photo captions; generating weekly media coverage reports for distribution company-wide.• Disneyland spokesperson while traveling with 12-city “Disney’s Swim with the Stars Tour” featuring Olympic gold medalists in community-oriented events. Managed interviews and photos with local media.• Developed custom itinerary for and co-hosted national parenting and lifestyle media during Disney’s first Global Press Event to celebrate the flagship theme park’s 50th Anniversary.

Boston, Massachusetts, Us

• Responsibilities included proactive media relations, strategic planning, and regular client counsel on behalf of: ECCO (international footwear manufacturer), Annie’s Homegrown (national packaged food company) and Colombo Yogurt (General Mills owned regional food brand). • Developed unique pitch angles and generated editorial coverage for clients. • Played a key role in the production of media materials, media lists and press kits; the development of media strategy and outreach; special events and product launches; client merchandising and crisis management.• Regularly managed several projects for multiple clients from concept to completion on time and on budget, while monitoring expenses and time allotment for tasks.

Burbank, Ca, Us

• Worked as property representative for journalists on site, ensuring that the resort was always portrayed in a positive light and provided media with information and collateral; Arranged FAM trips.• Coordinated a variety of television live-site aspects during press events, including character involvement, stage direction and custom live shots.• Managed videographers and photographers to gather footage/images for video news releases, electronic press kits and live television news shots.• Wrote press releases/media advisories and coordinated property-wide photo/video shoots. • Created biweekly calendar of events and monthly newsletter of events for media. • Was visiting celebrity publicist and arranged interviews and photo opportunities for media.• Managed relations between multiple internal brands, ensuring that key messages of all were communicated. • Assisted with maintenance of extensive photo and video libraries.• Served as field producer during three-day “Magical Gatherings” press event in October 2003 (flown in from Boston specifically to lend expertise to this large event).

Orlando, Florida, Us

B.A., Journalism

Bs, Journalism; Integrated Marketing Communications: Public Relations & Advertising