Matthew M.

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Brand Builder - Storytelling, Growth & Ops @ Blaze n Chill
Matthew M.'s Location
Nashville, Tennessee, United States, United States
Matthew M.'s Contact Details
About Matthew M.

Over the course of twenty plus years, Matthew Murray has established a track record of driving hyper-growth, creating iconic moments and ground-breaking companies. His roles have encompassed a variety of businesses and positions over that time, from Fortune 500 firms to emerging brands. Formerly an integral part at Oakley, Getty Images, ICM Partners, Theragun (now Therabody), and Love Wellness.Most recently, Murray was a partner at Love Wellness alongside Founder & CEO, Lauren “Lo” Bosworth. In addition, Murray served as the COO and CMO. During his time with Bosworth starting in early 2018, the company experienced over 150x in revenue growth, eclipsing eight figures in 2019 with nationwide distribution in Ulta Beauty and Target as well as positive EBITDA in 2021.In August 2021, Murray reopened his consultancy, Coalition Space, Inc., where he provides services like brand marketing expertise, business planning, operational efficiency modeling, company audits using his "BluePrint" method, as well as his award-winning creative direction and photography that have appeared in numerous global campaigns and media publications.Parallel to his consulting work, Murray once again picked up his camera to record "Writing w/ Light" but this time with a new Leica setup. After nearly 30 years, he switched from Canon to Leica as their digital body now attaches to their renowned M lens lineup. Since the switch, he has been featured in four exhibitions and several installations. Matthew’s focus is capturing moments that seem surreal in nature but are possible through his unique eye leveraging the Leica camera and lens combo; producing some of the most detailed and lively photographs at any scale.Upon moving back to Virginia for the first time since 2000, Murray wanted to give back to his alma mater, James Madison University. This Spring semester (2024) is his sixth consecutive semester of providing keynotes, lectures, workshops, and mentorship for the Hart School (sports management), Visual Arts School (his degree), and Entrepreneurship School (his passion).Matthew is passionate about the arts and advocating for Lyme disease. He ran the NYC Marathon three times to raise funds and awareness for Lyme, a disease that his mother and brother have battled for years. When not working, Matthew enjoys time with his wife, Hillary, and two children, Blaise and Kilian by traveling the world, enjoying winter sports, golf and tennis.

Matthew M.'s Current Company Details
Blaze n Chill

Blaze N Chill

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Brand Builder - Storytelling, Growth & Ops
Matthew M. Work Experience Details
  • Blaze N Chill
    Founder
    Blaze N Chill Jan 2015 - Present
    Blaze n Chill: A passion project nearly a decade in the making, finally hitting the market in 2024. Born from years of dedication while supporting other founders, Blaze n Chill now emerges to offer premium nutraceutical products for holistic wellness. With a blend of hemp-derived cannabinoids, functional mushroom and natural ingredients, we're here to redefine perceptions and bring balance to everyday life.
  • 98Strong
    Co-Founder & Advisor
    98Strong Jan 2022 - Present
    Lead advisor to the co-Founder & CEO of 98Strong to build out company structure, hyper-growth avenues and long-term success in the NIL space.
  • Coalition Space, Inc.
    Managing Director
    Coalition Space, Inc. Aug 2021 - Present
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Matthew Murray relaunched his consulting services in August 2021. Prior history below, July 2014 - March 2018.
  • Mm Photo
    Photographer
    Mm Photo May 2000 - Present
    Matthew Murray started capturing imagery with a camera at a young age, to the point where his father took notice and purchased Matthew his first Canon SLR at a Lechmere’s in New Hampshire at the age of 15.From there Matthew took to the streets shooting everything in his view from travel to sport to lifestyle moments, which led to the next big influence of his photography career path - the support of his high school art teacher.In Matthew’s junior and senior years of high school, he was given permission to build a darkroom out of the clay closet if he purchased all the chemicals and materials. He slowly taught himself black & white photography; the process of shooting and developing in different formatted films and prints. Upon his departure, Matthew helped turn photography into an art course for all future students at Hopkinton High School.This led to Matthew majoring in photography and design at James Madison University, where he assisted his progressive professor to develop the first digital photography course during his senior year – which in 1999 was placing your developed slides into an archaic scanning device to edit /develop images in PhotoShop 3.3.Now twenty plus years post lieu of his bachelor’s degree, Matthew has photographed for brands, agencies, athletes, celebrities, models and media outlets. His experience ranges to the many approaches, techniques and facets of photography. His preferred camera is the Leica SL-2s and varying light applications. Recently, he reconnected with his progressive professor, Corinne Diop, to lecture and mentor the new photography Art majors at James Madison University.Today, you can view Matthew’s latest photography of different trips around the world as well as purchase exclusive imagery that are available in a variety of mediums and sizes. Please visit – matthewmurrayphoto.com – to learn more.
  • James Madison University
    Guest Lecturer & Mentor
    James Madison University Sep 2021 - Present
    Harrisonburg, Va, Us
    Hart School - Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management:Guest lecture for Director, Stephanie West's classes since the Fall 2021 Semester, including workshops and mentoring Senior students.College of Visual and Performing Arts: Guest lecture for Director, Corinne Diop's classes since Fall 2021 Semester, including workshops and mentoring Senior students.The Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship:Guest lecture for Executive Director, Suzanne Bergmeister's classes since Summer 2022, including workshops and mentoring students.
  • Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority
    Commission Member
    Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport Authority Jun 2021 - Jun 2024
    Commission Member of CHO (Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport) to help with the progression of the regional airport and it's surrounding area.
  • Love Wellness
    Partner
    Love Wellness Mar 2018 - Aug 2021
    New York, New York, Us
    Partner, Board Member & Executive of Love Wellness that has taken on the role of COO & CMO at different times working with the founder in overseeing all facets of the business with a primary focus on managing Brand Strategy, Sales & Marketing. Love Wellness is women's wellness reinvented. With a mission to modernize an archaic category, Love Wellness provides a female-first voice alongside natural, OB/GYN-recommended personal care products. Our products are holistic, with an offering ranging from OTC suppositories for common infections, to safe personal hygiene cleansers, and our line of vitamin supplements for PMS and Total Body Care. Driven by a community empowered to create a more open and honest self-care culture for women, Love Wellness creates the new standard for women's wellness.
  • Love Wellness
    Chief Marketing Officer
    Love Wellness Jan 2020 - Jul 2021
    New York, New York, Us
  • Love Wellness
    Member Board Of Directors
    Love Wellness Jul 2019 - Jul 2021
    New York, New York, Us
  • Love Wellness
    Chief Operating Officer
    Love Wellness Jan 2019 - May 2021
    New York, New York, Us
  • Coalition Space, Inc.
    Managing Director
    Coalition Space, Inc. Jul 2014 - Mar 2018
    Los Angeles, Ca, Us
    Matthew Murray started Coalition Space in 2014 to leverage his experience of launching start-ups and managing Fortune 500 company’s sales and marketing initiatives. Leveraging the strong demand for start-ups to gain the success of established brands, Matthew utilized his experience and services to scale multiple different businesses from mobile apps to health and wellness brands. He stepped away from consulting when he was asked to come in-house and help scale Love Wellness with Lauren Bosworth.
  • Theragun
    President
    Theragun Nov 2015 - May 2017
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Matthew met Jason Wersland (founder/creator) in the Fall of 2015 through a trusted financial contact in LA. After this chance meeting Matthew and Jason connected on his plans for Theragun and developed a new path towards strategic investment to publicly launch the brand in 2016. After reviewing potential investors Jason moved forward with one individual and started to build the business from the ground up. Theragun’s first major event was attending NHL Summer Meetings 2016 in DFW where Theragun earned their first professional sports team customers. From there the business took off with a specific focus on professional team sports and athletes to build credibility in-market, fine tune the product and educate the mainstream consumer base. During his time with Theragun, Matthew oversaw the brand’s presence, marketing, sales, partnerships and worked with the CEO on operations and distribution. The result was over 140 professional sports teams as customers and a successful introduction to the international market at FIBO 2017 to to lay the groundwork for a true international presence.
  • Icm Partners
    Corporate And Digital Strategy
    Icm Partners Apr 2013 - Jul 2014
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Responsible for acquiring new talent and business development opportunities as well as maintaining current client needs in the digital and corporate space. Worked with over a dozen digital portfolio clients that ranged from mobile apps for celebrities to real-time language services to brand marketing metric start-ups. Partnered with the Branded Entertainment Department to maintain current client needs and create growth opportunities for top tier talent and brand/corporate clients.Additionally, was one of the digital leaders within the agency to advise on top-tier talent’s social and digital strategy as well as partnership alliances to grow their media footprint.
  • 4Momma.Com
    Advocate For Lyme Disease
    4Momma.Com Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
    Since 2010, Matthew Murray has been an advocate for Lyme Disease, a disease that has affected Matthew’s mother for almost two decades. In the late fall of 2009, Matthew approached is mother over Thanksgiving dinner to ask if she would support his interest in running the 2010 NYC Marathon for Lyme disease awareness. From that point on Matthew has run the 2010, 2011 and 2013 NYC Marathon’s to raise money and awareness for Lyme disease.To learn more about Matthew and his mother’s story, please visit – www.4momma.com
  • Getty Images
    Global Marketing
    Getty Images Apr 2012 - Apr 2013
    Seattle, Washington, Us
    Matthew played a senior role within Global Marketing located in the New York office where he lead and supported efforts in media (sports, entertainment and news), branded content and brand identity.He was responsible for integrated program conceptualization, management of the creative process, campaign and event execution while working closely with external agency partners and key constituents across the Getty Images business to facilitate strategic partnerships and business alliances. Additionally, Matthew managed innovative brand campaigns including video activation for the Entertainment Department, social media with the launch of The Feed (see below) and brand ambassador keynote speaking engagements.
  • Mm Source
    Consultant & Photographer
    Mm Source Jun 2011 - Mar 2012
    MM Source was re-launched to offer up services in the brand, digital and photography space for select clients.Additionally, Matthew began development on the initial concepts of what would become the launch of Coalition Space and an art/clothing brand.
  • Group Y
    Advisory Board Member
    Group Y Oct 2008 - Jun 2011
    Laguna Beach, Ca, Us
    One of the founding Advisory Board Members of Group Y and supported the program in a variety of capacities – brand partners, business development and media coverage. Also, supported the founders in launching the first Action Sports Conference at Summer X Games 2010 by signing several top-tier sponsors - FUEL TV (presenting), Red Bull, Oakley and New Era – as well as several keynote speakers and panelists.
  • Oakley
    Global Sports Marketing Media
    Oakley Oct 2006 - Jun 2011
    Foothill Ranch, Ca, Us
    Matthew headed up the Media division of the Global Sports Marketing department at Oakley, Inc., focused on providing traditional and emerging media services for the brand, sports verticals, sponsored athletes, artists and events.While leading the Media division team, Matthew created, produced and distributed original content for the brand including for print, broadcast, online, and the launch of One Icon, Oakley’s quarterly digital magazine available on iTunes. Oakley’s Global Sports Marketing department covers over 20 different sports verticals, which Matthew managed the media coverage both internally and externally with key partners. Additionally, working with his departmental colleagues, Matthew produced videos, television shows and event activation around the globe.During the Beijing Summer and Vancouver Winter Olympics, Matthew managed Oakley’s athlete media relations, online, social and viral media activation.Also, while managing the photography and video content, Matthew was a staff photographer with his imagery being featured in brand campaigns and leading global media outlets.
  • Mm Source
    Consultant & Photographer
    Mm Source Dec 2001 - Oct 2006
    Matthew acted as a marketing consultant for Fortune 500 companies and leading sports brands in North America – ranging from sports brands to financial firms to emerging service based companies.During this time, Matthew provided professional photography services and his work appeared in marketing campaigns as well as in leading global media.
  • Pixelmedia
    Business Development
    Pixelmedia Apr 2001 - Dec 2001
    Portsmouth, Nh, Us
    PixelMEDIA was one of the leading web firms in New England while Matthew was a member of their Business Development department. Matthew’s focus was to work closely with the CEO in growing the firm’s reach into new industry verticals and business outside of New England.
  • Pc Connection
    Business Development
    Pc Connection Jun 2000 - Dec 2000
    Merrimack, Nh, Us
    Matthew was an Account Executive in the Education and Government department at PC Connection, one of the leading IT, Computer and Software providers in North America.During his time at PC Connection, Matthew maintained a 300% over quota mark on all his sales goals and landed state contracts in West Virginia, Mississippi and Florida. He was also the department’s lead in offering business development for EMC’s storage area services to major institutions.

Matthew M. Skills

Marketing Management Social Media Strategic Partnerships Online Marketing Brand Development Digital Strategy Magazines Corporate Branding Trade Shows Press Releases Event Planning Athlete Marketing Brand Awareness Web Design Digital Media Publishing Visual Storytelling Photography Digital Marketing Integrated Marketing Advertising Strategy Editorial Media Planning Video New Media Interactive Marketing Online Advertising Content Strategy Marketing Creative Strategy Event Management Integrated Marketi Entertainment Direct Mail Brand Developement Creative Services Creative Direction Social Media Marketing Email Marketing Art Direction Public Relations Marketing Communications Television Marketing Strategy Brand Management Copywriting Sports Marketing Sponsorship Branding And Identity

Matthew M. Education Details

  • James Madison University
    James Madison University
    Art

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