Reece Watson
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Reece Watson

Communications, Image & Brand ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom
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Reece Watson
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Reece Watson

Communications, Image & Brand ConsultantLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Accomplished communications and brand specialist with over 15 years of experience crafting transformative narratives for global brands and forward-thinking visionaries across the fashion, design and cultural arenas. With a dynamic career marked by award-winning campaigns, I excel in developing tailored multi-platform strategies that seamlessly blend brand strategy, media & talent relations, image direction, and event curation to drive commercial success. My approach combines creativity with strategic insight, informed by a deep understanding of the luxury industry and cultural zeitgeist. I possess a broad global network of key media figures, talent, and industry opinion leaders, which I leverage to ensure impactful campaign execution that resonates with target audiences. I have a proven track record of delivering excellence in every project, and my passion for the creative industries fuels my ambition to bring fresh perspectives and innovative ideas to each project. I am adept at building and leading international teams, providing clear vision, inspiration, and mentorship. I ensure that each team member is empowered to contribute to the success of each campaign.
Work history
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    Communications Consultant (PR, Brand & Talent)Self-employed
    London, United Kingdom
    Strategically developed global brand initiatives within the luxury and fashion sectors, crafting dynamic 360° communication and event strategies for brands such as Au Départ, Atelier Molinari, Arts Council England, Danse Lente, Dr Prager Skincare, Fabrizio Viti, Galvan London, Galeries Lafayette, and Nico Vascellari • Engineered a comprehensive brand strategy for Danse Lente, contributing to a 50% surge in sales, 40% growth in social media engagement, and a 200% increase in newsletter subscriptions. Analysed business requirements and curated digital campaigns tailored for Gen Z audiences • Led the development and execution of a multi-platform integrated content strategy for Galeries Lafayette's exclusive accessories collaborations, yielding 2.5 million social media impressions • Delivered pivotal expertise in shaping brand identity and cultivating a compelling tone of voice, resulting in a 20% sales increase through strategic VIP partnerships for Atelier Molinari • Orchestrated successful VIP management and event activations for Galvan London at Frieze London, effectively leveraging curated guest lists, gallery partnerships, and content creation
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    Communications & MarketingCirca
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    • Successfully developed a global communications strategy, growing monthly audience reach to 4M per month • Led PR strategy for high-profile artists including Ai Weiwei, Arca, Marina Abramović and Yoko Ono, generating 300M+ media impressions • Crafted copy resulting in a 40% social media audience increase and a 35% newsletter subscription surge • Spearheaded a dynamic editorial strategy, commissioned & edited essays and panel discussions yielding 1M+ monthly website hits, reinforcing the brand's thought leadership • Produced monthly premieres and events in London, Berlin, and New York, fostering a global community • Designed, managed, and controlled budgets, implementing effective cost-control measures. Leveraged proactive pitching to secure brand partnerships, resulting in 24% revenue increase • Managed external agencies, establishing KPIs to drive performance and ensure optimal project delivery
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Skills
  • Public Relations
  • Communications Strategy
  • Brand Strategy
  • Branded Content
  • Media
  • Sponsorship
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Event Concept
  • 360 Campaigns
  • Content Copywriting
  • Art Direction
  • Project Direction
  • Content Creatiion