john bennett
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Microsoft MSN

Digital Strategist

Working with a senior account team at McCann Erickson, I wrote and presented a review of digital and content strategy as part of a wider brand and communication review for MSN (the UK's sixth most popular site).

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Microsoft Hotmail

Digital Strategist

Working with a senior account team at McCann Erickson I helped devise a creative digital communication strategy for Microsoft Hotmail, the UK's largest e-mail provider.

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London Evening Standard

Digital Strategist

Working with a senior account team at McCann Erickson, I wrote and presented the digital content and communication strategy as part of a wider brand and communication review for the relaunch of the London Evening Standard.

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Metrotwin

Content Strategist

Working with the team at Made by Many, I advised on content strategy, looking at aspects of user generated content (UGC) and content co-creation models, as well as setting the tone of voice for the site.

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The Law Firm

Digital Strategist

Working with the Digital Director, I wrote and presented the digital content and communication strategy for a user generated content (UGC) competition for the launch of Mornflake Oats.

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A Developing Story

Creative Director

Co-founded A Developing Story - an aggregator of content about international development. Designed and built the site to campaign for the increased use of Creative Commons licenses in development communications work.

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BT Openworld

Executive Producer

  • Managed a team of six producers
  • Devised and delivered strategy as part of the senior management team
  • Managed content deals and partners
  • Wrote and delivered business cases
  • Delivered sites for external customers
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Random House

Novelist/Screenwriter

First novel published in UK, Germany and Holland. Appearances included the Edinburgh Literary Festival and Radio Scotland. Developed, wrote and pitched a sitcom with MacIntyre Entertainments. Short story read on the BBC.

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Essential Viewing

Marketing Director

  • venture-funded (3i) internet and mobile video start-up
  • secured 6 month's free PR services from international agency
  • developed leads by presenting to clients including 3, Arm and Sun Microsystems
  • delivered the marketing plan and strategy for the revised business case