Rick Matthews Email & Phone Number

Canada

Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Responsible for leading the digital content strategy for key media properties in the Rogers’ portfolio including Breakfast Television, Cityline, 98.1 CHFI and KiSS 92.5. Create highly relevant and valuable content to attract, acquire & engage target audiences. Work collaboratively with creative, commercial integrations and marketing teams to develop digital content for advertisers that achieves revenue goals.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reporting to a Board of Directors, provided overall leadership and strategic direction for one of Toronto’s oldest and most diverse BIA’s toward the attainment of short and long-term objectives. Supported local economic development through the creation and implementation of strategic plans for the area that included: multichannel marketing, community events and political advocacy on behalf of member businesses, residents and visitors. Acted as principal spokesperson of the Association to the media, elected officials and community organizations.

Toronto, Canada Area

Managed Kin’s overall sales, strategy and operations, P&L, team of 10 employees and created Kin’s forecast and strategic plan post-acquisition. Led the integration of complex processes, systems and cultures while maintaining business momentum and positive experiences for Kin’s team, clients and creators.

Toronto / Los Angeles / Syndey

Launched international operations for Kin while concurrently leading the Canadian business. Mandates included securing strategic partnerships, business planning, and general management of regional operations and partnerships including building, training and leading high-performance, cross-functional teams.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Launched the company’s operations in Canada and set the vision and go-to-market strategy for the company. Fostered relationships with other Canadian leaders in the media and business sectors and drove substantial year-over-year growth. Also responsible for driving talent partnerships and growing Kin’s reach and audience in the region.

Toronto, Canada Area

Supervised all aspects of the production and provided editorial leadership to large team of producers and production crew for one of Canada's top daily daytime destinations. Established vision and measurable outcomes for programming and ensured team adhered to targets. The show reached 1.5+ million Canadians every week and aired in over 70% of the U.S. on broadcast television reaching over 80+ million households.

Master Of Journalism (Mj)

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) / Bachelor Of Education (Bed), Education