John Kinyua

Experience

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  Magnate Ventures Ltd

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2013

  Commercial Manager (ICT and Digital Media)

  • Managed digital indoor and outdoor advertising infrastructure at Magnate Ventures• Designed, implemented and supported 150 node Flight Information Display Network for Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)• Designed, implemented and supported in-branch interactive digital marketing solutions for Standard Chartered Bank in Kenya and Zambia• Developed, implemented and supported digital marketing solutions for Commercial Bank of Africa’s digital display network covering Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.• Oversaw supplier and client contract obligations• Managed customer relationship and client service activities of the digital advertising unit• Negotiated in-store advertising rights at Uchumi chain of supermarkets and implemented a 100 Node Wide Area Network for in-store advertising• Planned, developed and implemented the ICT team’s goals and activities• Developed and maintained policies on the use of ICT resources to ensure optimal utilization towards meeting Magnate Ventures’ goals and objectives• Implemented the ICT budget, obtaining competitive pricing from vendors • Innovated and commercialized new digital advertising products and revenue lines• Field scouted for locations and engaged in structure construction as well as research and development of new digital marketing initiatives• Marketed advertising space for the digital out of home network and created location based content and advertising campaigns• Managed and administered the overall functions of the ICT Unit• Provided advice on the establishment of Magnate Ventures’ hardware, software and ICT security policies and related procedures• Implemented unified communications for Magnate Ventures by installing Avaya IP Office 500 and related technologies Show less

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  Treemax Ltd

  Aug 2013 - Jun 2016

  Commercial Director

  Treemax Ltd is a leading digital signage and branding company in Africa dealing in strategic digital advertising placement, promotions, supply, manufacture, installation and maintenance of all types of indoor and outdoor digital and interactive digital signage.In my capacity as commercial director I was responsible for obtaining the digital advertising rights for the JKIA Airport, project planning and implementation, go-to-market strategy as well as customer education.The role involved working with cross functional teams within state agencies, advertising agencies as well as major brands. Show less

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  Neo Media Ltd

  Jun 2016 - now

  Managing Director

  Neo Media Ltd is the leading Interactive, digital signage company in Kenya. Neo Media specializes in Airport digital advertising displays (JKIA), Mall Digital Signage (Village Market), Out of Home Digital Advertising, Audience & traffic measurement, Transit information displays, Mobile digital displays, digital menu boards, interactive booths and stands, and Audience Aware campaigns. Bringing your Digital marketing to the the outdoor advertising space.