Ron Epstein Email & Phone Number

Ottawa, Ontario, Ca

Responsible for all outbound public relations and communication programs aimed at generating awareness of Epiphan Video and its product line to drive growth and customer engagement within the ProAV and Broadcast industries. Duties include: Development of messaging, branding, press releases, case studies, videos, paid advertising, and thought leadership. Identify opportunities within emerging marketplace. Manage Higher Education Marketing efforts. Serve as a brand advocate and customer liaison, overhaul of digital content strategy, search engine optimization, and trade show management/planning. • Championed the Pearl Product Line for Higher Education campaign ($8mil in FY22 sales) • Position management and executives as thought leaders and subject matter experts• Partnerships with Microsoft, Zoom, Crestron, Extron, and QSC • Higher Education & Athletics enduser relationship management (USC, NC State, Oregon, etc) • 16 industry award wins at NAB, ISE, and InfoComm in 2022 • Collaborator for Epiphan’s Evolution Magazine

Rockleigh, Nj, Us

Responsible for creating and executing all Public Relations/Corporate Communications programs and strategy within Crestron to standardize brand awareness and share-of-voice across all channels, while partnering across EMEA and APAC business units to develop global brand strategies and deliverables that will generate revenue growth for the business. Technology expert in B2B and B2C (hardware & SaaS).Duties include: Management of all global media relations, publicity and corporate communication endeavors for both the commercial and residential markets. Management of Crestron’s public relations agency. Direct the production and approvals of press releases, photography, video customer success stories, case studies, thought leadership, blogs, content creation and other PR tools to promote company, product, and thought leadership. Brand building of the organization and culture to drive awareness, employee recruitment, etc. Creation of company newsletters and campus-wide digital signage communications.• Won an record 55 “Best of” Industry Awards in 2020 including Case Study of the Year• Earned media hits totaling over $8.1 million in ad equivalency in 2020• Key player in helping Crestron win Microsoft's 2018 IoT Partner of the Year Award• Major story placements in WSJ, Bloomberg, CNBC, Forbes, Time Magazine, and NYT• Secured partnerships with Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Sonos, USC, and Green Bay Packers • 100+ case studies developed for Enterprise, Residential, Education, and Entertainment • 100+ press releases announcing new product launches, partnerships, breaking news, etc• Focus on building brand credibility through creation of Thought Leadership and video content • Unified Communications $250 million rollout with Microsoft Teams and Zoom in COVID-19 era• Focus on advancing brand awareness and alignment against marketing strategies • Work regularly with C-level management and across all areas of Crestron

Montvale, Nj, Us

Developed and executed public relations programs aimed at generating awareness of Sharp Electronics Corporation and its product line to drive the company’s revenue and positioning in a fast-paced B2C and B2B environment.Duties include: Managing corporate communications team and public relations agency, budget planning, crisis communications, communication with business media, securing thought leadership opportunities for executive management, serving as a brand spokesperson, rewards program creation, developing digital content/web strategy, search engine optimization, trade show planning, social media scheduling/postings, mobile app development for dealer channel, and drafting and distribution of press releases and press kits.• Won over 10 “Best of” Industry Awards for Sharp’s B2B product line• Secured marketing partnerships with Target, UNIQLO, Ralph Lauren, MLB, and the NFL• Drafted and issued over 25 press releases via PR Newswire in 2015• Over 250,000 unique social media impressions through Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedInWeb/Social Media: Development/managing/creation of Sharp content for Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedIn

Paramus, New Jersey, Us

Developed and managed a high revenue marketing and rollout strategy for Sony Digital Cinema hardware and software solutions to over 20,000 movie theatres throughout North America. Created new revenue opportunities and developed service and products for new and existing B2B markets (government, education, sports, automotive, and medical).Duties include: Product management, forecasting, sales reporting and analysis, FOB pricing, competitive reporting, customer visits, launching and management of social media platforms, direct marketing, creating testimonials/case studies, strategic marketing planning, distribution of reseller/distribution bulletins, development of marketing collateral, drafting press releases, and print advertisements.• 4K Digital Cinema Projectors: 11,000 units, $644 million in sales• Sony Entertainment Access Glasses for Hearing Impaired: 6,000 units, $8.3 million in sales• Taxi Driver “Re-Mastered in 4K” Film Release with Sony Pictures Entertainment • Created “Kickstarter for Theaters” Program to convert art-house theaters to digital projection• Marketing partnerships with AMC, Regal, Sony Playstation, Sony Pictures Entertainment• Launched SupportNET Warranty program for all new Professional Cameras and Camcorders, Digital Signage, and Data Storage: $4 million in sales annually• Development of Service Contracts for the Olympics and SuperBowl • Co-operative marketing partnerships with NBC, ESPN, QVC, WWE.• Managing “Extra Credit” loyalty program for High Education.Web/Social Media: Development/managing/creation of Sony Digital Cinema content for Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Sony Digital Cinema Webpage

Managed and executed the marketing strategy for a renowned Life Sciences and Medical Journal publisher.Duties include: Product development, sales reporting, creation and distribution of categorically-themed brochures to medical societies and new customers, development of international sales, 3rd party list procurement and management, translation rights, and reprint agreements, launching E-Book conversion, coordination of tradeshow presence, sales conferences, acquisition of authors for medical titles, and design of book jacket/website/marketing copy for upcoming titles.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Marketing

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing