Michael Young
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Andrew R.
I want Jony Ive to design all of my electronic gadgets, Warren Buffett to guide all of my investment decisions, and Michael Young to develop and lead all of my technology integrated marketing campaigns. The first two scenarios are, at best, highly unlikely. Fortunately, I actually know Michael, having worked under him in an agency setting. You will not find anyone better at crafting compelling stories that resonate with internal stakeholders, journalists, analysts and customers, and weaving those stories into successful campaigns that build brands, launch products and position executives as industry and business thought leaders. He balances the Big Ideas by setting goals tied to specific metrics that enable marketing, PR and social media team(s) to tie the results directly to pre-determined metrics such as increasing sales leads and requests for product demos. He's continuing to re-define what makes a successful integrated marketing campaign with his decision to co-found Actual, and I I look forward to following the work Actual will produce for its clients.
Danielle Cantrell
MBY (as we called him) was a smart new business strategist. He wrote impressive RFPs and recommendations and amazed new business prospects and clients. His writing is superb and his attention to detail and analytical thinking always provided valuable insights.
Anthony Cain
Michael "MBY" Young is an extremely valuable asset to his agency, team and coworkers. Given that he offers expertise in an area most PR professionals are less familiar with, he frequently gets called upon for strategic counsel and guidance on how to interact with the online community and further more incorporate targeted social media strategies into PR efforts. In addition, MBY is a phenomenal leader and role model who is always there to offer support to his coworkers and peers. On a more personal note, MBY is an amazing person who goes out of his way to teach junior staff something new every day and his enthusiasm for the digital industry in unparalleled.
Andrew R.
I want Jony Ive to design all of my electronic gadgets, Warren Buffett to guide all of my investment decisions, and Michael Young to develop and lead all of my technology integrated marketing campaigns. The first two scenarios are, at best, highly unlikely. Fortunately, I actually know Michael, having worked under him in an agency setting. You will not find anyone better at crafting compelling stories that resonate with internal stakeholders, journalists, analysts and customers, and weaving those stories into successful campaigns that build brands, launch products and position executives as industry and business thought leaders. He balances the Big Ideas by setting goals tied to specific metrics that enable marketing, PR and social media team(s) to tie the results directly to pre-determined metrics such as increasing sales leads and requests for product demos. He's continuing to re-define what makes a successful integrated marketing campaign with his decision to co-found Actual, and I I look forward to following the work Actual will produce for its clients.
Danielle Cantrell
MBY (as we called him) was a smart new business strategist. He wrote impressive RFPs and recommendations and amazed new business prospects and clients. His writing is superb and his attention to detail and analytical thinking always provided valuable insights.
Anthony Cain
Michael "MBY" Young is an extremely valuable asset to his agency, team and coworkers. Given that he offers expertise in an area most PR professionals are less familiar with, he frequently gets called upon for strategic counsel and guidance on how to interact with the online community and further more incorporate targeted social media strategies into PR efforts. In addition, MBY is a phenomenal leader and role model who is always there to offer support to his coworkers and peers. On a more personal note, MBY is an amazing person who goes out of his way to teach junior staff something new every day and his enthusiasm for the digital industry in unparalleled.
Andrew R.
I want Jony Ive to design all of my electronic gadgets, Warren Buffett to guide all of my investment decisions, and Michael Young to develop and lead all of my technology integrated marketing campaigns. The first two scenarios are, at best, highly unlikely. Fortunately, I actually know Michael, having worked under him in an agency setting. You will not find anyone better at crafting compelling stories that resonate with internal stakeholders, journalists, analysts and customers, and weaving those stories into successful campaigns that build brands, launch products and position executives as industry and business thought leaders. He balances the Big Ideas by setting goals tied to specific metrics that enable marketing, PR and social media team(s) to tie the results directly to pre-determined metrics such as increasing sales leads and requests for product demos. He's continuing to re-define what makes a successful integrated marketing campaign with his decision to co-found Actual, and I I look forward to following the work Actual will produce for its clients.
Danielle Cantrell
MBY (as we called him) was a smart new business strategist. He wrote impressive RFPs and recommendations and amazed new business prospects and clients. His writing is superb and his attention to detail and analytical thinking always provided valuable insights.
Anthony Cain
Michael "MBY" Young is an extremely valuable asset to his agency, team and coworkers. Given that he offers expertise in an area most PR professionals are less familiar with, he frequently gets called upon for strategic counsel and guidance on how to interact with the online community and further more incorporate targeted social media strategies into PR efforts. In addition, MBY is a phenomenal leader and role model who is always there to offer support to his coworkers and peers. On a more personal note, MBY is an amazing person who goes out of his way to teach junior staff something new every day and his enthusiasm for the digital industry in unparalleled.
Andrew R.
I want Jony Ive to design all of my electronic gadgets, Warren Buffett to guide all of my investment decisions, and Michael Young to develop and lead all of my technology integrated marketing campaigns. The first two scenarios are, at best, highly unlikely. Fortunately, I actually know Michael, having worked under him in an agency setting. You will not find anyone better at crafting compelling stories that resonate with internal stakeholders, journalists, analysts and customers, and weaving those stories into successful campaigns that build brands, launch products and position executives as industry and business thought leaders. He balances the Big Ideas by setting goals tied to specific metrics that enable marketing, PR and social media team(s) to tie the results directly to pre-determined metrics such as increasing sales leads and requests for product demos. He's continuing to re-define what makes a successful integrated marketing campaign with his decision to co-found Actual, and I I look forward to following the work Actual will produce for its clients.
Danielle Cantrell
MBY (as we called him) was a smart new business strategist. He wrote impressive RFPs and recommendations and amazed new business prospects and clients. His writing is superb and his attention to detail and analytical thinking always provided valuable insights.
Anthony Cain
Michael "MBY" Young is an extremely valuable asset to his agency, team and coworkers. Given that he offers expertise in an area most PR professionals are less familiar with, he frequently gets called upon for strategic counsel and guidance on how to interact with the online community and further more incorporate targeted social media strategies into PR efforts. In addition, MBY is a phenomenal leader and role model who is always there to offer support to his coworkers and peers. On a more personal note, MBY is an amazing person who goes out of his way to teach junior staff something new every day and his enthusiasm for the digital industry in unparalleled.
Experience
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Millwright Holdings
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Nov 2017 - Present
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MXP Ventures
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Netherlands
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Founding Partner
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Oct 2021 - Present
MXP Ventures is the venture capital firm for launching and scaling marketing agencies globally. We are the founders behind the founders. MXP invests in agency entrepreneurs who want to start and scale globally. Our focus is at the intersection of technology and data-driven PR, marketing, social, content, digital, paid media and influencer communications. MXP Ventures is the venture capital firm for launching and scaling marketing agencies globally. We are the founders behind the founders. MXP invests in agency entrepreneurs who want to start and scale globally. Our focus is at the intersection of technology and data-driven PR, marketing, social, content, digital, paid media and influencer communications.
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Purpose, Inc. Podcast
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United States
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Media Production
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Podcast Host
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Jan 2020 - Present
I interview experts about corporate purpose, ESG, sustainability and stakeholder capitalism. I interview experts about corporate purpose, ESG, sustainability and stakeholder capitalism.
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Actual Agency (A Millwright Agency)
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & CEO
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Dec 2015 - Mar 2023
I founded Actual Agency to help technology and financial services companies build brands, launch products, become thought leaders, and find more customers. I founded Actual Agency to help technology and financial services companies build brands, launch products, become thought leaders, and find more customers.
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Principal
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Jun 2014 - Dec 2015
I started a search fund to find investment opportunities in the marketing services industry. I mostly learned what not to do by making a ton of mistakes. I started a search fund to find investment opportunities in the marketing services industry. I mostly learned what not to do by making a ton of mistakes.
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Access Brand Communications
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Vice President
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Jan 2005 - Jun 2014
Recruited to lead b2b/technology practice for Bay Area power boutique. Member of senior leadership team responsible for top-line revenue and profitability. Developed proprietary analytics, social media capabilities, and influencer tracking methodology. Led successful new business pitches for anchor accounts including Toshiba Laptops, Juniper Networks, CA Technologies, Experian, LegalZoom, EMC and Ericsson. Firm acquired by Ketchum in 2008. Recruited to lead b2b/technology practice for Bay Area power boutique. Member of senior leadership team responsible for top-line revenue and profitability. Developed proprietary analytics, social media capabilities, and influencer tracking methodology. Led successful new business pitches for anchor accounts including Toshiba Laptops, Juniper Networks, CA Technologies, Experian, LegalZoom, EMC and Ericsson. Firm acquired by Ketchum in 2008.
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Agency Analytics
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United States
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Co-Founder and Managing Partner
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Sep 2003 - Jan 2005
I co-founded a startup that helped clients use data and analytics to maximize their investment in public relations services. Developed service offering, Agency Performance Management, that put data and analytics at the center of the client-agency relationship. I co-founded a startup that helped clients use data and analytics to maximize their investment in public relations services. Developed service offering, Agency Performance Management, that put data and analytics at the center of the client-agency relationship.
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Porter Novelli
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President
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Jan 2000 - Sep 2003
Recruited to manage the corporate and technology practice of the Chicago office of Porter Novelli Convergence Group. Won strategic communications engagement working directly with the CEO of $4B privately-held transportation and logistics company on a wide range of corporate initiatives. Recruited to manage the corporate and technology practice of the Chicago office of Porter Novelli Convergence Group. Won strategic communications engagement working directly with the CEO of $4B privately-held transportation and logistics company on a wide range of corporate initiatives.
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Ketchum
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President
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1998 - 2000
Recruited to the corporate and technology practice as the global account lead for web and automotive mapping innovator Navteq (now: Here) working with Ketchum offices in Germany, UK and Japan. Member of the Classified Ventures team that launched Cars.com. Recruited to the corporate and technology practice as the global account lead for web and automotive mapping innovator Navteq (now: Here) working with Ketchum offices in Germany, UK and Japan. Member of the Classified Ventures team that launched Cars.com.
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Tech Image
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United States
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President
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1994 - 1998
Hired by tech PR pioneer Mike Nikolich shortly after he founded Tech Image as a leading independent tech PR agency. I made my bones in tech PR on dozens of media tours, endless trade shows (Comdex, CES, InternetWorld, PCExpo, NAB, Network-Interop, E3 and Siggraph) and non-stop writing and media pitching. I had the good fortune to launch early and iconic internet companies including Neoglyphics Media Corp. and CoolSavings.com. Hired by tech PR pioneer Mike Nikolich shortly after he founded Tech Image as a leading independent tech PR agency. I made my bones in tech PR on dozens of media tours, endless trade shows (Comdex, CES, InternetWorld, PCExpo, NAB, Network-Interop, E3 and Siggraph) and non-stop writing and media pitching. I had the good fortune to launch early and iconic internet companies including Neoglyphics Media Corp. and CoolSavings.com.
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Education
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University of London
BSc Hons 2:1, International Relations
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