Michael Maginnis Email & Phone Number

Michael is a serial entrepreneur, investor and founder who loves bringing together good people, connecting all the dots, and creating amazing outcomes. He co-founded MJD, a digital innovation agency, in 2007 and successfully exited with an acquisition by a global digital transformation agency in 2019. His latest venture is Co-Founder & CEO of Gigantic Playground, a connected experience agency, that creates interactive experiences and intelligent technology products for themed entertainment, retail and brands globally. Michael leads the overall strategic direction of the agency while being actively involved in the success of their clients and fellow team members. He also guides overall growth, M&A exploration, and product incubation opportunities.His background is in consumer behavior in technology, growth, tech services M&A and executive leadership with the ability to translate cutting edge tech and experience design into strategic solutions. Michael also dabbles in board advisory, angel investment, and trying to make the world a better place. Some of his favorite partnerships over the years: - Sell-side advisor for MJD Interactive to Valtech, a global digital agency (2019) - Universal Studios Japan, Super Nintendo World connected experience theme park digital platform (2020)- Levi's Global retail store experience strategy and Tailor Shop digital experience (2019) - Mattel American Girl "Create Your Own" commerce experience (mobile, web, in-store) - Disneyland Haunted Mansion Ghost Post retail subscription, mobile and in-park digital experiences - Stride Rite RiteFit Retail Tablet shoe sizing application (Adweek Best Branded Parenting App) - Oakley Airwave Goggles 1.5 heads up display wearable application- Godzilla Encounter Comic-Con mobile experience (OMMA Awards Experiential category winner)

Listed skills include Creative Direction, Business Development, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, and 24 others.

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  University Of Connecticut

  Marketing