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Project Manager - Airtel Trace Music Star - The biggest IVR based music competition that was done in 14 African Countries.Brand and corporate representation of Trace in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Zambia (East African region)Execution of Trace businesses within East AfricaBusiness Development of all Trace interests in East Africahandling Trace licensing requirements in the regionChannel development and strategy.Project Management.Business Development in the RegionTalents relations in the region

> Selling SPI Channels to different Pay TV operators> Channel Formulation Strategy> Channel Marketing> Client Account Management> Marketing of the SPI portfolio of channels

➢Develop and maintain high-level international supplier relationships. This involves extensive work and engagement with international media and channel owners, hence extensive international media networks and contacts. ➢Monitor and analyse consumer response to bouquets ➢Handle negotiation and contracting processes for new channels and renewal / termination negotiations for existing channels.➢Together with Marketing identify focus areas for content publicity on a quarterly, monthly and weekly basis. ➢Manage contribution issues (in liaison with appropriate service providers), to ensure a cost effective solution for every channel. ➢Develop and manage Platforms’ content budgets, ensuring optimal use of funds. His requires extensive experience of managing staff and budgets.➢Ensure on an ongoing basis that the different bouquetsa.are compelling, diverse and cost effectiveb.are designed to encourage both trial and buy-throughc.have appropriate and strategic genre balances, catering for all target groupsd.maintain a balance between subscription drivers and retention drivers➢Scan the supply side on an ongoing basis for new opportunities➢Tactically introduce new elements / channels to the bouquets, in coordination with platforms➢Manage and coordinate the presence of international brands in the territory. This includes:a.Liaise with channel owners to facilitate delivery of monthly marketing materials, eg highlights, still, materials for our web siteb.Coordinate occasional bigger campaigns, eg around the launch of new channels or special scheduling events➢Oversee contract adherence, contract renewals, deal structuring➢Monitor bouquet margins & do scenario planning to optimise➢Monitor performance of channels into brand awareness, appreciation and viewership➢Conduct regular performance reviews of third party channels with suppliers➢Provide input into the formulation of Platforms’ pricing, tiering & bundling strategies

> Successful drafting and implementation of Webbros comprehensive and integrated communication strategy.> Successfully established the events management subsidiary – “Bilashaka”, that has held successful corporate events on behalf of several corporate companies.> Charged with the formulation and implementation of the company’s 2010 FIFA World Cup events strategy.> Successfully discharging the company’s PR function(s).> Successful marketing and brand positioning of the Webbros media arm.> Set up and successfully run a recording studio

>Developed and maintained professional contact with various media and production houses both locally and internationally.> Effective audience research analysis and interpretation, leading to a successful re-launch of station to the top TV station in the country.> Drafted the internal media regulation policy for adoption by all internal stakeholders.> Establishing and restructuring the electronic TV and Radio Library.> Streamlined the daily transmission Schedule (DTS). > Appointed as a Fire Marshall involving the evacuation of staff during fire emergencies or bomb threats. > Winner of the employee of the month award.