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Tom D. is listed as Founder and Chief Creative Officer at A DROP OF INK LITERARY // Literary Agent // Publishing Consultant // Running fanatic // coffee snob at A DROP OF INK Literary, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Tom D..
Tom D. previously worked as Founder and CCO at A Drop Of Ink Literary and Vice President of Marketing, Books (non-fiction) at Zondervan Publishers. Tom D. holds Bs, Communications, Minor Degree In Advertising/Pr from Grand Valley State University.
A Drop of Ink Literary launched in August 2020 and in the first three years we have brokered deals for 40+ authors with 25 different publishers. With over 30 years of experience in book, gift book, and Bible publishing, my background as a publishing insider helps authors smoothly navigate the often tricky terrain of publishing a book. With all of the steps and decisions involved, it’s best to have an expert guiding you along the publishing path.I spent almost two decades with Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins in marketing, product development, and acquisitions roles - including six years as Vice President of Marketing for Zondervan Books. Over the years I've worked with a number of New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling authors and multiple music, entertainment, and sports celebrities.Depending on the scope/needs of your project, I have connections with seasoned experts in the publishing field in: graphic design, web design, publicity, marketing, editorial (developmental, collaborative, ghostwriting), and social media coaching. My marketing experience on the publishing side of the business included: architecting strategy, influencing creative direction and implementation, guiding advertising and media planning for books by both debut and veteran authors.Specialties: Marketing strategy, Leadership, Non-traditional thinking, Campaign Launch Planning, Brand Development and Management, Product Research and Development, Creative Writing, Leading and managing creative agencies, Public Speaking, and Mentoring.
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Publishing and Marketing ExecutiveWith 30 years of experience in book, gift book, and Bible publishing, my background as a publishing insider will help authors smoothly navigate the often tricky terrain of publishing a book. With all of the steps and decisions involved, it’s best to have an expert guiding you along the publishing path.I spent almost two.
Grand Rapids, MI, US
I had oversight of the marketing activities and led the marketing and PR team for Zondervan Books (Adult Trade (non-fiction). We published approximately 50 front list books on an annual basis. Also involved in the acquisitions process and I served on the executive publishing board.
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Responsible for non-fiction titles - developing marketing strategies and tactics to bring new books by both veteran Zondervan authors as well as new voices to the marketplace. I created strategic marketing plans for approximately 15 books a year, directed the packaging process and the marketing campaign creative process for each book using multiple design.
Grand Rapids, MI, US
Directed the marketing activities and served as brand manager for the TNIV translation and the historic audio Bible project: The Bible Experience. Responsible for overseeing website development, developing and maintaining key partnerships, product development, merchandising, advertising, media buying.
Grand Rapids, MI, US
I managed and had oversight of the product development team for Inspirio, the gift group of Zondervan. I was responsible for developing and overseeing the gift book business for Inspirio, the gift group of Zondervan. This included acquisitions of top tier authors for gift books and gift related products. Key acquisitions included; Rick Warren, Ruth Graham.
Hays, Kansas, US
Responsible for leading the marketing activities for Honor Books and Sierra Gift Company. Managed licensing partnerships, directed the creative packaging process, directed all trade and consumer marketing strategy, messaging and execution.
Siloam Springs, Arkansas, US
Directed and managed all communication to our retail partners, overseeing all trade advertising, catalogs, co-op advertising, major trade shows and sales promotions.
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Tom D. works for A DROP OF INK Literary.
Tom D. is listed as Founder and Chief Creative Officer at A DROP OF INK LITERARY // Literary Agent // Publishing Consultant // Running fanatic // coffee snob at A DROP OF INK Literary.
Tom D. is based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States while working with A DROP OF INK Literary.
Tom D. has worked for A Drop Of Ink Literary, Zondervan Publishers, Eagle Communications, and Dayspring Cards.
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Tom D. holds Bs, Communications, Minor Degree In Advertising/Pr from Grand Valley State University.
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