Michael Decastro Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, CA, US

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Producer on numerous high-profile accounts and for award-winning campaigns in collaboration with clients like Disney, Netflix, Amazon, Apple+, and A24. Maintained a seamless synergy with both internal and external.
• Focused on cultivating and nurturing positive client relationships across all phases of production. Prioritized innovative, strategic, and impactful campaigns encompassing key art, outdoor advertising, promotional.
• Focused on cultivating and nurturing positive client relationships across all phases of production. Prioritized innovative, strategic, and impactful campaigns encompassing key art, outdoor advertising, promotional.
• Collaborated closely with clients from inception to completion, actively participating in brainstorming, managing budgets and timelines, overseeing creative execution, talent/filmmaker approvals, to providing feedback.
• Managed staff and production workflows, providing artists resource and project management, and extending creative direction and ideation when required to enhance the overall project quality. Show less

Burbank, California

• Manager/Producer of Walt Disney Studios' dynamic loyalty platform, Disney Movie Insiders, catering to a vast user base of over 20 million individuals. This online and mobile CRM program was instrumental in fostering.
• Collaborated closely in the development of strategic marketing campaigns for both theatrical and in-home releases… Show more
• Collaborated closely in the development of strategic marketing campaigns for both theatrical and in-home releases, driving key performance indicators (KPIs). Additionally, played a pivotal role in the successful launch.
• Employed advanced data analysis techniques to fine-tune all promotional efforts, leveraging insights from audience trends, demographics, campaign KPI outcomes, and feedback from creative A/B testing. This meticulous.
• Managed internal teams as well as external creative agencies, customer service vendors, and international technology teams. These collaborative efforts were instrumental in delivering coherent and effective marketing.
• Led and executed a variety of immersive events, including the prestigious D23 Expo, theatrical screenings, and Member Appreciation Meet-ups. Meticulously managed all logistical aspects, from staffing to vendor.

Los Angeles, CA

• Designed and executed compelling, high profile digital campaigns, experiential events, and persuasive client pitches tailored to Studios like Universal, Warner Bros, and Walt Disney.
• Led cross-functional teams of developers and designers to create innovative, interactive digital experiences aligned with client directives, goals, and budgets for such iconic brands as Scooby-Doo, Vampire Diaries.
• Managed official digital campaigns and fan convention strategies… Show more
• Managed official digital campaigns and fan convention strategies overseeing a comprehensive spectrum of activities – from devising social strategies and fostering community development to providing live event coverage.
• Forged strategic partnerships with brand and studio stakeholders, as well as content and social marketing teams to strategically aligning campaigns with their objectives. Meticulously harnessed all approved assets to.
• Art Director and Producer across a diverse array of commercial and digital campaigns, publications, artistic installations, and events, delivering immersive and innovative experience and results. Show less

• Principal in a boutique marketing firm that also created original IPs like the ‘I am 8Bit Art Show’, art installations/prints, publications, and apparel.
• Produced and developed multi-media, marketing campaigns for top-tiered gaming and entertainment studios.
• Created unique, limited edition give-a-ways and press kits resulting in worldwide exposure and fan accolades.
• Produced all aspects (casting, costumes, art direction) of principal photography for a remake of a classic ‘live… Show more
• Produced all aspects (casting, costumes, art direction) of principal photography for a remake of a classic ‘live action’ fighting video game for a major gaming studio.
• Produced and developed viral shorts, commercials, and live interactive sketches.

• Produced international high profile events such as World Premieres, media events, and promotional tours.
• Partnered with third party vendors and media outlets to develop event sponsorship opportunities, merchandising, and other added-value promotions.
• Managed internal Disney business units and national agencies to develop the overall strategy for ticketing, marketing, and PR outreach for Disney Group Sales.
• Assisted in identifying and evaluating all growth opportunities for The… Show more
• Assisted in identifying and evaluating all growth opportunities for The El Capitan Theatre and The Disney Soda Fountain and Studio Store.
• Lead the continuing development of the Titan Software System – hardware/software that runs all aspects of ticketing, point-of-sales terminals, and managerial reporting for the business unit. Show less

Bs, Major In Marketing And Management, Minor In Communications

Mba, International Marketing