Katye Bennett Email & Phone Number

Billings, Montana Area

KMB Communications is a highly-specialized public relations, media relations, social media, and content creation firm that provides strategic direction and solutions for companies in the US and abroad who are seeking to expand their reach and amplify their message. Through partnerships with key players in the AV trade and a strategic partnership with Wildwood PR, our reach extends from the US to the UK, EMEA, and beyond.Incorporating skills and a vast network amassed over 25+ years in consumer electronics, custom installation, and wireless telecommunications, KMB Communications is passionate about fostering success for others. We work tirelessly to ensure client success by providing strategic, targeted, and effective media relations/public relations programs, social media, content creation, copywriting and copyediting, sales, marketing, and business development initiatives, combined with a variety of operational support services.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

In addition to KMB Comms and podcasting, I'm also now part of NAHB's Custom Technology Working Group, which is designed to help General Contractors better understand the implementation of technologies like wiring infrastructure, security, audio/video, networks, smart home tech and more. The goal of the group is to help builders implement home technology in the most seamless way possible. Exciting!

United States

Host of two independent podcasts, Connecting Tech + Design to connect the AV, interior design, architecture, and adjacent trades and AV Trade Talk, a show dedicated to sharing the stories about and behind the audio-visual trade.These podcasts are independent of KMB Communications and are open to anyone with a compelling, related, and relatable story to tell. Interested? DM me and let's talk!In the meantime, follow/download/tune-in to AV Trade Talk & Connecting Tech + Design on Podbean, Spotify, iTunes, and Google Play.AV Trade Talk on Podbean: http://bit.ly/AVTradeTalkPodcastConnecting Tech + Design on Podbean: http://bit.ly/ConnectingTechDesignPodcast

Providing freelance PR services, I have worked with Jim Noyd (of Noyd Communications) as a publicist on various projects, handling client accounts, assisting with initiatives and providing support for trade events as or when needed.

Multi-faceted publicist responsible for all aspects of client initiatives including but not limited to PR, advertising, strategic business development, brand management, creative (marketing, promotions), event and tradeshow management, independent sales rep, distributor, and manufacturer partnership relationship and program consultation.

Responsible for execution and management of all aspects of a multi-day Dallas, Texas-based Residential, Commercial and 12-Volt audio/video regional trade show hosting over 90 exhibitors and 700 attendees.

Director of a US-based Audio/Video distributor consortium/buying group consisting of 15 member companies and an elected Board of Directors. Managed daily organizational operations, vendor relations and supply chain management, PR and media relations, corporate communications, marketing, promotions, trade shows, meetings and event management.

Senior level operations manager for a start-up music/media server manufacturer. Managed day to day operations, PR, marketing, promotions, trade shows, meetings and events, and served as liaison for manufacturer, independent sales rep and distributor partners.

Senior level major account manager for a global leader in the distribution of wireless devices and the provisioning of customized logistic services to the wireless industry. Managed seven different customer-facing, retail based programs for a Fortune-500 client.

San Francisco, Ca

Senior level merchandise manager for the Company's online consumer retail site (shopaudiovideo.com), collaborated with content development teams to build and deliver effective website content for audio/video manufacturers and retailers as well as the company's own product review and associated content site (etown.com). Managed multiple product categories, executed strategic alliances to facilitate third-party fulfillment and advised on call center operations.

Senior level merchandise manager for a US-based Wireless Telecommunications company. Managed Wireless accessory division for 3rd party call center and fulfillment operation that served four major US Wireless carriers.

Mid-level merchandise manager for a 12-store Mobile Electronics (12-Volt) retail chain. Managed all aspects of the company's primary merchandise categories, including pricing, terms and product mix. Collaborated on company training initiatives, advertising and promotional opportunities, sales and marketing initiatives, sound-off events and trade shows.