Marcus Freitas

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Founder @ BE and The Brand Empathy Co. @ BE /The Brand Empathy Co.
São Paulo, SP, BR
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About Marcus Freitas

• Solid 28-year experience as a brand strategist, committed in connecting people to brands from key sectors of the Economy such as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, automotive, aviation, financial, foods, personal and home care, pharma, telecom, and other FMCG• Result-oriented strategist: development and implementation of strategies capable of driving sales through the improvement of brand KPI’s such as awareness, familiarity, consideration, 1st choice, likeability, brand confidence, engagement, besides specific key category drivers. • Proven experience in multiple communication disciplines: advertising, brand strategy, digital and social media, brand activation, relationship marketing and sports marketing• Acquisition of best practices in different entrepreneurial environments and cultures: agencies, consultancy and client/industry• Development of strategic consultancies for the North-American (USA) market • Proven leadership abilities• Keeps track of communication, business trends and moves that impact people and brands in “v.u.c.a.”, post-pandemic times

Marcus Freitas's Current Company Details
BE /The Brand Empathy Co.

Be /The Brand Empathy Co.

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Founder @ BE and The Brand Empathy Co.
São Paulo, SP, BR
Marcus Freitas Work Experience Details
  • Be /The Brand Empathy Co.
    Founder @ Be And The Brand Empathy Co.
    Be /The Brand Empathy Co.
    São Paulo, Sp, Br
  • Be /The Brand Empathy Co.
    Founder @ Be/The Brand Empathy Co.
    Be /The Brand Empathy Co. Jan 2021 - Present
    São Paulo, Brazil
  • Isla
    Strategist
    Isla Nov 2022 - Aug 2024
    São Paulo, Brazil
  • Wmccann
    Strategic Planning Director
    Wmccann Dec 2021 - Nov 2022
    São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
  • Almapbbdo
    Strategic Planning Group Director
    Almapbbdo May 2013 - Jul 2020
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • Responsible for the strategic brand planning for the GOL Linhas Aéreas, Virgin Atlantic, Boehringer Ingelheim (pet care) and Volkswagen Trucks group in 2020• Responsible for the strategic brand planning for the Audi, Volkswagen Trucks, Pepsi and Antarctica Beer group in 2019• In charge of the strategic brand planning for the Volkswagen account, the largest at AlmapBBDO and one of Brazil’s top advertisers until December 2018• Led a team of 6 strategists to support the growth and development of Volkswagen’s businesses through fresh customer insights, communication ideas and result-driven strategies• Grew the skills of Volkswagen’s strategic planning team members through coaching and hands on learning • Responsible for directing strategies of the whole VWBR portfolio, retail, aftersales and digital/social media• Ensured all strategic deliverables required at the agency and client are met • Collaborated with VP-level clients by providing them deeper strategic insights into the dynamics of their business• Fostered a close relationship with VWBR’s Marketing and Sales teams resulting in a direct participation in tasks that are usually executed by the client like portfolio positioning, target and persona definition, medium and long-term brand positioning• Actively participated in strategic innovation discussions such as Artificial Intelligence and Electrification• Developed and implemented the new positioning of the masterbrand in Brazil, “Inspired by your life”, transforming Volkswagen again into a people-centric brand in 2016. By doing so, important KPI’s were boosted such as lead generation (+70%) and Facebook interactions (+153%)• Developed and implemented the “volkswagen#vale” retail platform strategy, in order to promote a mindset shift from customers: from a pricey to a highly valuable brand. Efforts resulted in taking Volkswagen to the first place in the “Value for Money” ranking in the auto industry and increasing the “Brand Recommendation” KPI (+6%)
  • Dm9Ddb
    Strategic Planning Director
    Dm9Ddb Apr 2010 - May 2013
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • In charge of the strategic brand planning of the following group of accounts: AmBev non-alcoholic (Guaraná Antarctica, Sukita, Soda Limonada and Fusion Energy Drink), TAM Viagens, Tok&Stok, Grupo Ejesa (Jornal Marca – 2010), Intel (2010-2011).• Representative of DM9DDB at the AmBev/abc World Cup Hub in 2011, which focused the development and implementation of strategies, creative ideas and business opportunities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup • Responsible for strategies for all official sponsor (FIFA, CBF and COB) clients at DM9DDB• Developed and implemented the complete launching strategy of Fusion Energy Drink: from naming to customer insights. From brand positioning to activation territory definition• Developed and implemented the Strategic Plan of Guaraná Antarctica for the World Cup in Brazil 2014, building relevance and local pride for the CBF official sponsor, reaching a brand recall (15%) superior than that of a few FIFA official sponsors (VISA 14%, McDonalds 11%)• Directly involved in the strategy development in pitches of many sectors, especially automotive, and FMCG brands.• Directly involved in the development and implementation of digital strategies that transformed Guaraná Antarctica in one of Brazil’s leading brands in social media engagement in 2013
  • F.Biz
    Strategic Planning Director
    F.Biz Mar 2009 - Apr 2010
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • In charge of the Strategic Planning area of the agency• Counted on previous career experience to add an integrated communication approach and how digital can build brands in a meaningful and human-driven way• Provided the strategic direction for the brands Seda, Lux, OMO, Skip, Vital (Unilever), Halls and Trident (Cadbury), Bayer Healthcare, Positivo Informática and Old Eight, Skyy, Campari (Gruppo Campari)• Responsible for the strategic planning in diverse pitch processes
  • Lumina 1
    Strategic Planning Director
    Lumina 1 Jan 2007 - Mar 2009
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • Responsible for structuring and directing the Strategic Planning area of the agency • Developed and implemented strategies for the clients: Medley (pharma), Bradesco (finance), Gol Linhas Aéreas (aviation), Mapfre Seguros (insurance)• Implemented a monthly-based strategic study comprising “global trends & communication of the aviation sector”, which nurtured the Marketing team at Gol for 2 years and enable the development of new strategic projects• Strategy conception at pitch processes • Strategic consultancy for the American houseware company, Focus Electrics, at Vernon Hills (Illinois- USA), March, 2008• Developed and implemented the repositioning of Lumina 1 in the digital agency market
  • The Marketing Store
    Strategic Planning Manager
    The Marketing Store Sep 2004 - Dec 2006
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • Implemented the Strategic Planning area of the agency • Disseminated the “no line” belief and medium convergence throughout TMSW’s global network• Responsible for the strategy conception and implementation for the Johnnie Walker portfolio (Diageo), Guaraná Antarctica –brand activation, 2006 FIFA WorldCup, product innovations - Brahma (Ambev), McDonald’s, FIAT and Brastemp (Whirlpool)• Built a strong network with TMSW’s London, Toronto and Chicago offices• Joined DIAGEO’s team during the Johnnie Walker “Keep Walking Club” CRM Program Workshop in New York (2004)• Developed and implemented the strategy to activate Johnnie Walker’s first designated driver project in partnership with Formula One’s McLaren Team• Developed strategies for the hispanic market in the US (Mc Donald’s, 2006 FIFA WorldCup, and Miller Brewery – Texas and California)• Developed and implemented the strategy that led to one of the 2006 FIFA World Cup most successful promos in Brazil, the “Vista essa Camisa” (wear this jersey), which sold more than 9 million units through self-liquidating promo mechanics• Joined TMSW’s Annual Global Meetings in Miami (2005) and Chicago (2006) as the Brazilian office Strategic Planning representative
  • Lowe
    Planning Manager
    Lowe Sep 2003 - Sep 2004
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • In charge of the strategic management for Unilever LATAM’s brands: household cleaning - OMO (Dirt is Good positioning), Skip (Argentina) and Drive (Chile), personal care - Pepsodent (Chile)• Attended several focus groups in Buenos Aires and Santiago, acquiring a deep understanding of local customers• Closely worked with Unilever’s market intelligence unit, getting to know in deep the Brazilian customers, especially socially ascending ones
  • Talent
    Planner
    Talent Aug 2001 - Jul 2003
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • Responsible for the strategic planning of the Digital area of the agency • Responsible for the integration of the digital area with the strategic planning department of the agency • Successfully disseminated the convergent thinking to build brands • Developed convergent strategies for Intelig (telecom), Banco Real (finance), Semp Toshiba (electronics) and Parmalat (dairy products)
  • Deutsche Bank
    Marketing Coordinator
    Deutsche Bank Nov 2000 - Aug 2001
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • Developed and built the “MaxBlue by Deutsche Bank” brand in Brazil• Coordinated the brand’s communication, positioning and concept creation with partner agencies • Developed several thorough strategic analysis of business models of online banking in Brazil and abroad in order to establish the most relevant positioning in Brazil of an already consolidated service in Germany • Disseminated brand strategy techniques and knowledge within the Marketing area acquired during the previous 5 years at JWT
  • Jwt
    Planner
    Jwt Feb 1996 - Oct 2000
    São Paulo Area, Brazil
    • Developed strategies for the following clients: Nestlé (Ice Cream and Confectionery divisions), Unilever (Personal Care division), Ford, Brasil Telecom, Shell, UDV (Diageo) and Merck Sharp Dohme (Merial)• Chosen to represent JWT Brazil at the Brazil Energy & Power conference in Houston (USA) in 1998 in order to make a thorough analysis of the sector to be used during the Shell brand pitch process• Worked as assistant planner to JWT’s Brazil Strategic Planning VP • Joined pitch processes for the local office and USA/European offices as well• Joined JWT’s Brazil first ever Digital team in 1998 as a “hybrid” planner (Collectivemind from jan.2000)

Marcus Freitas Skills

Brand Planning Advertising Digital Marketing Customer Insight Integrated Marketing Mobile Marketing Online Advertising Creative Strategy Brand Architecture Marketing Strategy Marketing Communications Social Media Marketing Consumer Behaviour Relationship Marketing Content Strategy Market Planning Sports Marketing Digital Strategy Marketing Online Marketing Strategy Strategic Planning Social Media Brand Development Interactive Advertising Business Strategy Brand Strategy Integrated Marketing Communications Planning

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Marcus Freitas attended Espm Escola Superior De Propaganda E Marketing, University Of Michigan.

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