BIG ICE is an exciting experiential brand that manufactures, distributes, and markets crystal-clear, handcrafted artisanal ice for drinks of all types across five regional markets. Distribution channels include hospitality, retail and direct-to-consumer. BIG ICE also offers a membership program for those who love to be part of a growing community of ice enthusiasts who are all about making their drinking experience the best it can be.

We're a curious creative studio bringing people’s [and brand’s] wildest ideas to life.In a world saturated with content, making something your audience wants to watch takes courage. We seek the uncovered stories and offbeat concepts to inspire ideas that make more meaningful connections with your audience.

Big Idea Group (BIG) is an innovative strategic planning & marketing firm that builds great brands. We invest both our time and money into businesses we believe in.The BIG team oversees all the strategic planning and marketing functions of our clients - assuming the role of Chief Marketing Officer, Marketing Director, and everything in between. Our internal creative and content teams also create all activation assets. We are efficient, innovative, accountable and creative… Show more Big Idea Group (BIG) is an innovative strategic planning & marketing firm that builds great brands. We invest both our time and money into businesses we believe in.The BIG team oversees all the strategic planning and marketing functions of our clients - assuming the role of Chief Marketing Officer, Marketing Director, and everything in between. Our internal creative and content teams also create all activation assets. We are efficient, innovative, accountable and creative. There are 4 core segments to the BIG business model that make this possible; Marketing Concierge - becoming your trusted strategic marketing leadership team who has skin in the game and a passion for your business and your long-term success. As the marketing arm of our clients, James works along side the other executives of the company as their CMO and sits on their executive teams. BIG Investments - investing behind the brands one believes in while assuming full responsibility for all marketing initiatives from concept to execution.Innovations Lab - co-developing new product ideas, services or marketing programs that disrupt the marketplace in a good way leading to long-term profitable growthSocial Good - giving back by supporting local, regional or national non-profit organizations that are consistent with our values. I believe it is time for a refreshing new approach within the strategic marketing services arena. It is time for Big Idea Group. Show less

An MKTG INC corporate role responsible for developing innovative growth propositions and capabilites within the agency while overseeing core client businesses that are managed out of our New York office.The core focus is to constantly evolve our proposition to build out new digital/word-of-mouth capabilities in an effort to continually enhance the quality and depth of our consumer engagement initiatives. The goal is to ensure that all our initiatives successfully drive long-term… Show more An MKTG INC corporate role responsible for developing innovative growth propositions and capabilites within the agency while overseeing core client businesses that are managed out of our New York office.The core focus is to constantly evolve our proposition to build out new digital/word-of-mouth capabilities in an effort to continually enhance the quality and depth of our consumer engagement initiatives. The goal is to ensure that all our initiatives successfully drive long-term customer loyalty and subsequent advocacy via disruptive and meaningful brand propositions and fully integrated go-to-market plans that are both efficient and effective.Also responsible for overseeing the growth of a portfolio of MKTG clients in the consumer packed goods and healthcare industries as the "executive sponsor" with a focus on bringing new capabilities to these segment clients while overseeing the strategic planning and subsequent implementation of the fully integrated marketing programs for each client. A key requirement of the role is to proactively manage all top-to-top client relationships at the CMO, VP/Director of Marketing and Brand Manager levels while maintaining oversight of the account, creative and digital team members of my team. Show less

CoActive Marketing Group was re-branded to MKTG INC. in 2008 and the structure of the organization was modified from a Division-based structure to an independent office P&L structure. The position of President was renamed as General Manager to fit within the new structure while responsibility for managing and growing all aspects of the Cincinnati office of MKTG INC. did not change. In addition to oversight of the Cincinnati office, a core function was to maintain close top-to-top relationships… Show more CoActive Marketing Group was re-branded to MKTG INC. in 2008 and the structure of the organization was modified from a Division-based structure to an independent office P&L structure. The position of President was renamed as General Manager to fit within the new structure while responsibility for managing and growing all aspects of the Cincinnati office of MKTG INC. did not change. In addition to oversight of the Cincinnati office, a core function was to maintain close top-to-top relationships with all key clients in addition to providing strategic marketing oversight of the planning process for each client.Specific responsibilities included; - Operations- Finance (P&L)- Client services- New business development- Creative- Strategic marketing and promotion planning- Top-to-top client relationship management Show less

Responsible for managing and growing all aspects of the Cincinnati office of CoActive Marketing Group which focused on providing clients with a full array of strategic planning, sales promotion and digital services. The role of President included oversight of the Promotion Division which included several NY and San Francisco-based employees. In addition to oversight of the agency, a core function was to maintain close top-to-top relationships with all key clients in addition to providing… Show more Responsible for managing and growing all aspects of the Cincinnati office of CoActive Marketing Group which focused on providing clients with a full array of strategic planning, sales promotion and digital services. The role of President included oversight of the Promotion Division which included several NY and San Francisco-based employees. In addition to oversight of the agency, a core function was to maintain close top-to-top relationships with all key clients in addition to providing strategic marketing oversight of the planning process for each client.Specific responsibilities included; - Operations- Finance (P&L)- Client services- New business development- Creative- Strategic marketing and promotion planning- Top-to-top client relationships Show less

Managing client services department and the strategic marketing planning efforts on key accounts.

Management of all sales, marketing efforts of the agency.

Managed all operations, sales and marketing of this small desktop publishing company