Director Of Marketing
Memphis, Tn
Led Marketing Department’s creation of radio station’s on air image and brand to life to both its clients and listeners. Planned, organized, and executed all on site radio station events, appearances, and shows. Acted as liaison between Programming and Sales Departments and between clients and listeners. Developed and executed non spot events for stations. Produced on air broadcasts of Memphis Grizzlies games.• Marketed WRBO, resulting in station becoming #1 radio station in 35 – 54 demographics.• Planned and executed major radio station events including WRBO’s Ultimate Family Reunion with an attendance of over 5000 people, leading to increased event revenue of 20%.• Led weekly Marketing Meetings with Sales Managers and Program Directors, guaranteeing stronger more informed team.• Supervised promotional staff for all stations, including recruitment, hiring, training, and overall maintenance of staff and interns, developing knowledgeable and motivated team in Memphis market.• Managed marketing / promotions budgets for 2 radio stations, keeping Marketing Department under annual budget as well as event budgets.• Oversaw all on air contesting including keeping inventory of prizes, scheduling giveaways and fulfillment, improving jocks on air presentation and preventing loss of giveaways.• Maintained fleet of promotional vehicles and ensured each received proper inspections and repairs, confirming vehicles were in proper condition to get to appearances on time and function correctly.• Created ad campaigns utilizing TV, newspaper and outdoor, increasing brand recognition for stations and higher listenership.• Maintained e-mail database, station’s website and Social Media including Facebook and Twitter, growing station’s presence on Social Media and connecting more with listeners.• Increased stations’ involvement with charities by engaging and working with local, community and school organizations.