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Michael Manning

@michaelmanning

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Senior brand marketing leader driving strategy, creative execution, and measurable business growth.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior marketing roles where I can lead brand strategy, unify teams, drive measurable growth, and implement modern marketing operations.

I am a senior marketing executive who blends strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive measurable business results. I build integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channels informed by data and analytics.

I've led marketing operations, systems development, product strategy, and consumer experience while articulating clear brand vision and purpose. I have experience founding and operating a revenue-positive startup and leading agency practices that scaled client budgets and brand recognition.

At Trumpet Advertising I managed a $2.5M portfolio, led a team of producers, implemented process improvements, and delivered major rebrands and revenue growth for clients. At The Atlantic I led advertising initiatives, custom content strategy, and large-scale campaigns for blue-chip clients with strong engagement results.

I prioritize building collaborative, high-performance teams, establishing measurable KPIs, and using emerging technologies to improve operations and client outcomes. I bring pragmatic leadership, client stewardship, and a consistent record of driving measurable impact.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Brand Marketing Director

Current

Cucuron

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 10 months)

Founded and led marketing and operations for an AI-driven fine art startup, developing brand voice, managing content, vendor contracts, and paid/earned/owned media; achieved revenue positivity within six months.

Brand Strategy Content Creation Vendor Management Digital Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Paid Media

Director of Production

Trumpet Advertising

Jan 2017 - Jan 2022 (5 years)

Managed a $2.5M annual client portfolio and led a team of 5 producers to define brand purpose, communications, and go-to-market strategy, driving a client budget increase from $790K to $1.4M+ and a 60%+ revenue lift for a major rebrand.

Production Management Brand Strategy Team Leadership Client Relations Go To Market Asana Analytics

Account Supervisor

Trumpet Advertising

Jan 2014 - Jan 2017 (3 years)

Developed and produced brand strategies and integrated marketing campaigns, acting as primary liaison between Strategy, Creative, and Digital teams and serving as SME on content marketing and social trends.

Account Management Campaign Strategy Content Marketing Social Media Client Communication

Associate Director, Marketing

The Atlantic

Jan 2010 - Jan 2014 (4 years)

Managed advertising initiatives across print, digital, and events, led content teams, and helped launch a sponsored custom content vertical that produced high-engagement campaigns delivering millions of impressions and tens of thousands of shares/plays.

Integrated Marketing Content Strategy Team Leadership Event Marketing

Integrated Marketing Manager

Rodale Inc.

Jan 2006 - Jan 2010 (4 years)

Spearheaded nationwide multi-platform marketing programs and signature events for Prevention and Women’s Health, managing sponsor activations and partnerships to elevate brand and advertiser performance.

Integrated Marketing Event Production Partnership Development Campaign Execution Stakeholder Management

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Delaware

Bachelor of Science, Marketing

Bachelor of Science in Marketing with minors in International Business and History; focused on marketing principles and international business fundamentals.