Rich Rowe
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Lucy Morris
Rich's individuality and creativity, combined with his rapid acquisition of new skills and the swift expansion of his marketing and comms expertise made him an ideal intern. He quickly developed into a trusted and pro-active team member, able to work collaboratively or under his own initiative, and was well-liked and respected by all he came into contact with in the wider university community. He was a rare asset and should he ever choose to return to the university I would have no hesitation in re-employing him...but I suspect he is destined for greater things.
Ed Reed
Richard is a great operator - fast and adaptable. His period in the communications team coincided with a six-month PR campaign to win public and political support for a major University building project. Richard worked on the media handling aspects, particularly with the local press, and was integral to the success of the campaign.
Lucy Morris
Rich's individuality and creativity, combined with his rapid acquisition of new skills and the swift expansion of his marketing and comms expertise made him an ideal intern. He quickly developed into a trusted and pro-active team member, able to work collaboratively or under his own initiative, and was well-liked and respected by all he came into contact with in the wider university community. He was a rare asset and should he ever choose to return to the university I would have no hesitation in re-employing him...but I suspect he is destined for greater things.
Ed Reed
Richard is a great operator - fast and adaptable. His period in the communications team coincided with a six-month PR campaign to win public and political support for a major University building project. Richard worked on the media handling aspects, particularly with the local press, and was integral to the success of the campaign.
Lucy Morris
Rich's individuality and creativity, combined with his rapid acquisition of new skills and the swift expansion of his marketing and comms expertise made him an ideal intern. He quickly developed into a trusted and pro-active team member, able to work collaboratively or under his own initiative, and was well-liked and respected by all he came into contact with in the wider university community. He was a rare asset and should he ever choose to return to the university I would have no hesitation in re-employing him...but I suspect he is destined for greater things.
Ed Reed
Richard is a great operator - fast and adaptable. His period in the communications team coincided with a six-month PR campaign to win public and political support for a major University building project. Richard worked on the media handling aspects, particularly with the local press, and was integral to the success of the campaign.
Lucy Morris
Rich's individuality and creativity, combined with his rapid acquisition of new skills and the swift expansion of his marketing and comms expertise made him an ideal intern. He quickly developed into a trusted and pro-active team member, able to work collaboratively or under his own initiative, and was well-liked and respected by all he came into contact with in the wider university community. He was a rare asset and should he ever choose to return to the university I would have no hesitation in re-employing him...but I suspect he is destined for greater things.
Ed Reed
Richard is a great operator - fast and adaptable. His period in the communications team coincided with a six-month PR campaign to win public and political support for a major University building project. Richard worked on the media handling aspects, particularly with the local press, and was integral to the success of the campaign.
Credentials
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Introduction to 10 Minute CBT
10 Minute CBTJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Fashion as Design
CourseraJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Covid-19 Myth Busting
REDR UKApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Culturally Appropriate Hygiene Promotion for Covid-19
REDR UKApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Managing Stress During the Covid-19 Pandemic
REDR UKApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Be a Better Boss
Lane4Dec, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) EnglandOct, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Performance Champion
K2 Performance ConsultingJul, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Ad Assets for App Campaigns
GoogleMay, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Google Ads Display Certification
GoogleMay, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to App Campaigns
GoogleMay, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Backlink Management Exam
SEMrushAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Local SEO Course
SEMrushAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Mobile SEO Exam
SEMrushAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
SEO Fundamentals Exam
SEMrushAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Keyword Research
SEMrushJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Google Ads Apps Certifications
GoogleJun, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Google Ads Search Certification
GoogleJun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Outbrain Dashboard Certification
Outbrain Academy
Experience
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First News
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Digital Marketing Specialist
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Sep 2020 - Present
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The Telegraph
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Performance Marketing Manager, Digital Subscriptions & Registrations
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Jan 2017 - Aug 2020
Managing acquisition strategy across owned, operated and paid for channels, working towards traffic, lead generation, registration and subscription targets across all web and app products.Achievements• Highest ever year-on-year subscription net growth.• Increasing daily subscription run rate by 70%.• Improving unique visitor to subscription conversion rate five-fold.• Reducing cost-per-in-app subscription by five times whilst doubling the weekly run-rate.• Achieved registration target six months ahead of schedule.
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Institute of Directors (IoD)
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Membership Acquisition Campaign Executive
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Jul 2014 - Dec 2016
Planning, executing and analysing integrated membership acquisition campaigns from end-to-end to achieve annual membership targets. Achievements- Highest month-on-month membership gain for fourteen years.- Highest ever percentage of month-on-month online membership conversions. Planning, executing and analysing integrated membership acquisition campaigns from end-to-end to achieve annual membership targets. Achievements- Highest month-on-month membership gain for fourteen years.- Highest ever percentage of month-on-month online membership conversions.
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GLL
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing and Communications Officer
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2014
Marketing and communications lead for regional GLL leisure centres in five district councils. Managed marketing campaigns for diverse business areas such as Better Inclusive Membership and Academy Performing Arts, Greenwich, as well as community management of the spaLONDON Twitter feed. Achievements Successfully project-managed the mobilisation of high-profile district council and London borough leisure contracts. This included the production, delivery and installation of external and internal signage for all leisure centres and an integrated launch campaign.
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Media Supervisor, Disney Channel UK (Contract)
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Mar 2013 - Jun 2013
Content creation and community management for three Facebook pages: Disney Channel UK (135k fans), Disney Junior UK (90k fans) and Phineas and Ferb UK (90k fans) on a daily basis. Content creation and community management for three Facebook pages: Disney Channel UK (135k fans), Disney Junior UK (90k fans) and Phineas and Ferb UK (90k fans) on a daily basis.
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Amplify
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Account Executive
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Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
Community and content management for both client and agency social media channels, day-to-day client communications, selling in client events to media partners to gain pre and post-event coverage and liaising with media partners at client events. Community and content management for both client and agency social media channels, day-to-day client communications, selling in client events to media partners to gain pre and post-event coverage and liaising with media partners at client events.
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Weber Shandwick
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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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Assistant Account Executive
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Oct 2010 - Feb 2012
Devising integrated PR campaigns with the creative director for existing clients and new business pitches; working closely with the planning and digital teams in seeking key consumer insights and monitoring client and new business social media channels using Radian 6. Devising integrated PR campaigns with the creative director for existing clients and new business pitches; working closely with the planning and digital teams in seeking key consumer insights and monitoring client and new business social media channels using Radian 6.
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Oxford Brookes University
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Marketing and Communications Intern
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2010
Part of the university’s first-ever internship programme for recent graduates. Responsibilities were split across two roles:- Marketing for the School of Arts & Humanities.- Corporate Communications for Oxford Brookes University. Part of the university’s first-ever internship programme for recent graduates. Responsibilities were split across two roles:- Marketing for the School of Arts & Humanities.- Corporate Communications for Oxford Brookes University.
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Royal Mail
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United Kingdom
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Freight and Package Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Service Advisor
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Aug 2009 - Sep 2009
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Content Developer
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Jul 2009 - Aug 2009
Creating content for a multiple choice question and answer app for the iPhone targeted at Undergraduate Law students. Creating content for a multiple choice question and answer app for the iPhone targeted at Undergraduate Law students.
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Education
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The London Centre for Psychodrama
Certificate / Foundation Year in Psychodrama, Psychodrama Psychotherapy -
Oxford Brookes University
BA Combined Honours, Japanese Language and Contemporary Society with Law