Samuel Williams

Samuel Williams

Strategist / PlannerLondon, United Kingdom
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Samuel Williams

Samuel Williams

Strategist / PlannerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Strategist and Planner in brand partnerships for the world’s leading entertainment and sports agency. Currently focussing on web3, crypto, NFTs and metaverse.
Work history
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    Strategist / PlannerCreative Artists Agency
    London, United KingdomFull Time
    As a member of the Creative Labs team at CAA Brand Consulting I specialise in formulating innovative and culturally-relevant brand partnership strategies for blue-chip clients such as OKX (Web3), Bose, Starbucks, Porsche, and Diageo. Working within the world’s largest sports and talent agency has led me to partner with top global rightsholders across a multitude of sectors, notably in sport, fashion, music, and Web3. Roles and responsibilities include: • Interrogating and responding to existing clients briefs and incoming tenders via a critical thinking framework to reveal brand challenges and opportunities. • Mining data and cultural trend research from subscription tools and desk research to unveil original, actionable insights. • Crafting brand positioning, strategy and insights to brief the creative team and inspire captivating and impactful work. • Leading projects, presentations and pitches for both existing and prospective clients and partners. • Producing and distributing thought leadership content on current and relevant topics in culture through workshops and company summits. • Leading Brand Consulting’s internal education and external offering around all aspects of Web3 technology (NFTs, A.I., Metaverse, Crypto). • Designing internal protocols and programs to foster and develop a culture of strategic thinking.
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    Digital Strategy & Marketing ManagerCity Slang
     - Berlin, GermanyFull Time
    Digital Marketing Manager for all City Slang releases worldwide. Composed digital marketing strategy at a company level and managed all aspects of artists’ online campaigns. Roles and responsibilities included: • Creative direction for artists and designers regarding marketing assets • Plan and deliver expert online advertising campaigns. • Composition and execution of label strategy for asset creation, channel growth and social engagement. • Primary individual for artist and management to develop and implement online marketing and social media campaigns. • Inform and influence release schedule, strategy and wider marketing activities. • Analyse industry and cultural trends to formulate brand identity, strategy and marketing routes. • Coordinate partnerships with key DSPs, platforms and cultural outlets. • In-house designer for select digital assets (image and movie). • Educate colleagues in digital marketing practice and inform label on wider possibilities and industry opportunities.
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Skills
  • Digital Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Music Advertising
  • Campaign Management
  • Creative Direction
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Data Analysis
  • Social Media Advertising
  • Brand Strategist
  • Brand Partnerships
Education
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    PG Cert Interactive JournalismUniversity of South Wales, Cardiff
     - Cardiff, United Kingdom
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    BA (Hons) Contemporary MusicUniversity of South Wales, Cardiff
     - Cardiff, United Kingdom