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Ryan Donegan

Brand & Communications Leader

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A builder, strategist and business 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 corporate communications function from scratch for two fast-paced, high-profile entertainment technology startups earning press and social media coverage that materially moved the businesses forward.

 

He has worked directly with some of the US's top business leaders who valued his ability to own priority initiatives, create efficiencies and drive forward cross-functional groups. Ryan’s superpower is an ability to look comprehensively across complex businesses to formulate and implement thoughtful, long term PR strategies along with clear, actionable annual communications plans that consistently exceed corporate objectives.

 

Ryan’s expertise lay at the intersection of consumers, technology and media. His experience has given him a deep understanding of the ongoing transformation of consumer technology, entertainment, artificial intelligence, social media creators and media platforms.

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EXPIERENCE AND EXPERTISE

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Corporate Communications

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Entertainment & Publicity

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Technology Communications

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Brand Building 

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Global Communications

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Consumer Communications

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Creative Production

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Project Management

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Intergrated Marketing

Corporate Communications

CLIF Bar & Company CEO Kevin Cleary

Kevin Cleary, CEO of CLIF Bar, oversees the     company's largest new product launch   

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Jason Mackenzie, HTC America President, and Peter Chou , HTC Founder and CEO, address press

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Jeffrey Katzenberg, Quibi Founder, and Meg Whitman, Quibi CEO, at Fortune's Brainstorm Tech

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David Marcus, VP of Messaging Products, addresses Facebook's F8 Developer Conference

I know how to effectively build and use

corporate communications as a business tool to achieve larger, overall company objectives.

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My corporate experience spans across technology, consumer products and entertainment businesses.

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Entertainment & Publicity

Corporate Communications
Entertainment

I've 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:

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Technology Communications

My roots are deep in consumer technology.

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From smartphones and wearables, to software and  partnerships, I've led communications teams and programs that get new technologies the attention of consumers and recognition from press.

 

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Brand Building 

I am passionate about creating and amplifying brands.

I've helped Netflix build new audiences and narratives... 

Adobe deepen bonds

with the creative community...

...and Microsoft's Internet Explorer court millennials. 

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Consumer Communications

I know how to reach consumers. Whether it be a new product, awareness campaign or simply surprising and delighting your people, I know how to create communications campaigns that reach your target.

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I specialize in using data driven insights to create consumer campaigns and

plugging brands into cultural moments and conversations.

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Technology Communications
Brand Building

Team Leadership &

Project Management

I get it done.

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On projects large and small, I have the ability to look across all business functions and see the larger picture. I thrive in fast paced environments, embrace ambiguity and enjoy motivating and building teams.

 

Experience:

  • Managed budgets from $100K to $10M

  • Built and managed national & global teams  

  • Led company priorities, outlining milestones and KPIs 

  • Led presentations, team meetings, all hands and more

  • Spearheaded year long strategic planning

  • Managed direct reports  

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Creative Production

I know the ins and outs of creative production.

 

From creating a local newspaper and news promotions, to generating major entertainment trailers,

outdoor billboards and social campaigns, I can manage creatives to produce stunning multimedia assets.

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Global Communications

I have succesfully built and managed international communications teams.

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Integrated Marketing

I've quarterbacked dozens of integrated marketing campaigns. 

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I have hands on experience working with all marketing and product functions to

create marketing that fires on all cylinders and truly makes an impact. 

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