Kim Malcolm

Innovative Marketing Executive & Academic Leader
250 Gorge Road, Apt 6J, 07010, Cliffside Park, US.

About

Highly accomplished Marketing Executive and Academic Educator with over 30 years of experience driving market share, brand recognition, and revenue growth across publishing, financial services, and entertainment industries. Proven expertise in strategic market planning, digital marketing, and customer relationship management, complemented by a strong background in developing and delivering impactful marketing curricula to empower diverse college students.

Work

BERKELEY COLLEGE
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Professor of Marketing

Woodland Park, New Jersey, US

Summary

Led comprehensive marketing education programs and faculty development initiatives, significantly contributing to curriculum innovation and student success in a dynamic academic environment.

Highlights

Architected the development of a comprehensive proposal for a new Digital and Social Media Marketing degree program, significantly expanding academic offerings.

Spearheaded the transition from Blackboard to Canvas LMS for online marketing courses, ensuring seamless adoption and enhanced learning experiences for students.

Conceived and reformed the Marketing Channel course curriculum, defining new course goals, objectives, and student learning outcomes.

Provided curriculum-based mentoring and quality assurance for adjunct faculty, overseeing both online and onsite marketing course delivery.

Developed and delivered engaging lectures across diverse marketing subjects, incorporating real-world industry examples to enhance student learning and engagement.

T-ZINE MEDIA, LLC
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Managing Partner/Chief Marketing Officer

Cliffside Park, NJ, US

Summary

Co-founded and led a media start-up, transforming the publishing industry through digital platforms and driving market share, brand recognition, and revenue growth.

Highlights

Designed and executed an integrated strategic marketing communication and corporate branding strategy, establishing strong brand identity, awareness, and corporate visibility.

Formulated comprehensive corporate digital marketing strategies, including social media, online, email, and content marketing, to attract, grow, and engage members effectively.

Secured equity investments from high-profile potential investors including Hearst Corporation and Financial Times, demonstrating strong fundraising and business development capabilities.

Led the development of new App-based proprietary content management systems and e-commerce platforms, revolutionizing digital magazine advertising and creating new revenue streams.

BERKELEY COLLEGE
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Adjunct Professor of Marketing

Woodland Park, New Jersey, US

Summary

Designed and delivered dynamic marketing curricula, integrating academic theory with practical industry applications for diverse student populations.

Highlights

Developed effective teaching strategies that strengthened student learning by illustrating academic and real-world viewpoints, engaging students in the learning process, and making lectures more interesting, tangible, and meaningful.

Implemented 'Real World' experience by incorporating hands-on industry application examples from professional experiences, sparking student interest and connecting to corporate marketing.

Mentored students with educational, professional, and personal issues, empowering and guiding them to reach their full potential.

Conducted research into specific areas of study and incorporated new information into the curriculum to ensure relevance and innovation.

SONY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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Director/Senior Marketing Manager

Park Ridge, New Jersey, US

Summary

Directed strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of multi-media marketing and customer communication strategies, maximizing growth for Sony's loyalty rewards and credit card programs.

Highlights

Generated four consecutive years of double-digit revenue and new account growth through integrated marketing channels (email, online, social media, retail, and direct mail).

Delivered over $17 million in sales/product redemption revenue by creating and executing compelling customer engagement strategies.

Awarded the Marketing Sherpa GOLD Award for a successful email campaign that significantly increased website traffic, customer retention, and loyalty member spend.

Orchestrated successful partnerships and marketing initiatives with Sony's internal divisions (Sony Pictures, PlayStation, Sony Music, Sony Electronics), leading cross-functional teams to develop five consumer loyalty programs.

Managed an $18+ million marketing budget and a 4-member team, overseeing targeted strategies across multiple marketing channels.

SONY CORPORATION OF AMERICA
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Marketing Manager

Park Ridge, New Jersey, US

Summary

Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies and initiatives to drive the growth and success of Sony's rewards credit card program.

Highlights

Achieved over 100K new accounts annually through multi-million-dollar marketing strategies leveraging email, online, direct mail, and retail point-of-sale channels.

Successfully negotiated and structured promotional programs with Virgin Megastores, maximizing customer value and driving revenue, new accounts, and increased credit card spending.

Generated $1.5 million in revenue by spearheading the first-ever Sony Card holiday program.

Controlled an $18+ million acquisition and customer retention marketing budget, managing multiple ad agency relationships and third-party contractors.

DOW JONES & COMPANY, INC.
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Senior Marketing Manager

Princeton, NJ, US

Summary

Led a start-up department focused on increasing customer subscriptions for The Wall Street Journal, developing key partnerships and designing robust marketing programs.

Highlights

Drove a 32% increase in customer acquisitions and generated $1M in profit and a 39% increase in circulation by securing new corporate partner alliances.

Expanded revenue opportunities through strategic assessment of third-party marketing alliances, initiating contacts, and developing national and local promotional programs.

DOW JONES & COMPANY, INC.
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National Promotions Manager

Princeton, NJ, US

Summary

Headed the new Promotions Department, defining its mission, managing a $5 million budget, and executing promotional programs for The Wall Street Journal and Barron's.

Highlights

Developed and generated $400K in new business in the first year through innovative alliances with college textbook companies, driving subscriptions and revenue.

Received the 'Corporate Identity' Award for Communication Excellence (ACE) for spearheading and executing a new brand strategy, ensuring consistent brand identity and awareness nationwide.

Managed and supervised a 4-member team, supporting a 50-member field sales staff and circulation/subscription sales.

DOW JONES & COMPANY, INC.
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Marketing Manager, Journal-In-Education

Princeton, NJ, US

Summary

Managed business operations and direct marketing strategies for Dow Jones' educational division, cultivating relationships and increasing subscriptions for The Wall Street Journal and Barron's.

Highlights

Conceived and developed ancillary educator teaching materials for appropriate curriculum subjects, enhancing educational offerings.

Negotiated joint ventures with American Express, AT&T, and MasterCard, significantly increasing Dow Jones' presence on college campuses.

Generated $13M in annual revenue while lowering operating expenses by 32% and maintaining staff levels.

Directed a 12-member field sales team and 3-member marketing team, managing a $3.5 million budget.

Education

Long Island University
New York, New York, United States of America

Master of Business Administration

Business Administration

Long Island University
New York, New York, United States of America

Bachelor of Science

Management

Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

Executive Program

Management

Awards

Marketing Sherpa GOLD Award

Awarded By

Marketing Sherpa

Recognized for successful development of an email communication campaign resulting in a considerable increase in website traffic, customer retention, and loyalty member spend for Sony Corporation of America.

Corporate Identity Award for Communication Excellence (ACE)

Awarded By

Dow Jones & Company, Inc.

Awarded for spearheading and executing a new brand strategy to ensure consistent brand identity, visibility, and awareness of The Wall Street Journal nationwide for all educational and retail marketing efforts.

Languages

English

Skills

Marketing Strategy

Strategic Market Planning, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing Strategy, Omnichannel Management, Direct Response Marketing, Integrated Marketing Campaigns, Promotional Strategies.

Brand Management

Corporate Branding, Brand Recognition, Brand Identity, Brand Awareness.

Customer Relationship Management

Customer Loyalty, Customer Acquisition, Customer Retention, Customer Engagement.

Digital Marketing

Online Marketing, E-commerce, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Platform Development.

Business Development & Sales

Deal Structuring & Negotiations, Strategic Alliances & Partnerships, New Business Development, Sales Management, Revenue Growth.

Financial Management

P&L Management, Budget Management, Revenue Generation, Cost Savings.

Market Research

Consumer Behavior, Market Analysis.

Product Management

New Product Development, Portfolio Lifecycle Management.

Academic Leadership

Curriculum Development, Faculty Mentoring, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Instructional Design, Student Empowerment, Teaching Strategies.

Project Management

Cross-functional Team Leadership, Program Management, Project Delivery.

Kim Malcolm