Ryan Donegan
Global Communications & Brand Leader
Builder | Strategist | Press Engine
Over the last 14 years, Ryan has led communications teams, product launches, and brand campaigns for several of the world’s top companies - like Netflix, Amazon, Adobe, Meta, Roku and more. He has also built the communications function from scratch for several startups including Quibi, one of the biggest product swings ever taken in entertainment and technology. His expertise shines at the intersection of consumers, platforms, and media.
Ryan has worked directly with some of the US's top business leaders who valued his ability to own priority initiatives and drive forward cross-functional groups. Ryan’s superpower is an ability to look comprehensively across complex businesses to formulate and deliver long-term communications strategies and coverage that materially move businesses forward.
Career Case Study:
How Ryan unlocked the power of PR for Jellysmack
Corporate Communications
Kevin Cleary, CEO of CLIF Bar, oversees the company's largest new product launch
Jason Mackenzie, HTC America President, and Peter Chou , HTC Founder and CEO, address press
Jeffrey Katzenberg, Quibi Founder, and Meg Whitman, Quibi CEO, at Fortune's Brainstorm Tech
David Marcus, VP of Messaging Products, addresses Facebook's F8 Developer Conference
Ryan knows how to effectively build and use
corporate communications as a business tool to achieve larger, overall company objectives.
His corporate experience spans across technology, consumer products, and entertainment businesses.
Entertainment & Publicity
Ryan has overseen and led marketing and publicity campaigns for 60+ original series and films from Hollywood's top creative talent, working with some of the biggest stars in the world. Below are a few notable highlights:
Technology Communications
Ryan's roots are deep in consumer technology.
From smartphones and wearables, to software and partnerships, he's led communications teams and programs that get new technologies the attention of consumers and recognition from press.
Brand Building & Communications
Ryan knows how to work cross-functionally to amplify brands.
He helped Netflix build new audiences and narratives...
Adobe deepen bonds
with the creative community...
...and Microsoft's Internet Explorer court millennials.
Consumer Communications
Ryan knows how to reach consumers.
He specializes in using data-driven insights to create consumer campaigns and plug brands into cultural moments and conversations.
Global Communications
Ryan has successfully built and managed international communications teams. He has robust experience working with global teams and tailoring strategies to specific regions.