James Burbidge

Experience

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  Raindance Film Festival

  Sept 2009 - Mar 2015

  Tasked with transforming the company’s profile, with particular attention to it's digital presence – aiming to translate this into tangible commercial results.I managed the company’s main twitter account (@raindance) and Facebook page (/RaindanceFilmFestLondon) as well as training and overseeing staff managing the regional accounts.I ran the company's Google adverts (search, display, remarketing) and Facebook adverts.I tracked and reported on the company's online data using Google Analytics and Facebook Insights.I managed the company's email marketing campaigns.I worked on print marketing (copywriting and copyediting), edit the festival programme and am part of the sponsorship and funding proposal writing team. Show less

  • Co Producer

    Apr 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Marketing and Communications Manager

    Jun 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Marketing Officer

    Sept 2009 - May 2011
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  Regent Street Cinema

  Apr 2015 - Mar 2020

  Marketing Manager

  Part of the founding team of the newly re-opened Regent Street Cinema. Established and manage all of the cinema's marketing and communications. - Was a key part of the launch team for the Regent Street Cinema, more than doubling average monthly admissions from 2,175 to 4,600 in just 2 years - Ran a large scale launch campaign, integrated across London Underground sites, digital channels, on in-cinema digital displays, through print media and PR, bringing in 12,000 new members - Developed the unifying cinema brand and marketing strategy for a diverse portfolio of seasons, festivals and individual screenings in a fast-moving repertory environment - Built strong relationships with distributors as their key contact for marketing assets and strategies - Established Regent Street Cinema’s social media accounts, now at 16,000 followers, and newsletter list which peaked at 18,000 subscribers - Use CRM system to deliver tightly focused, segmented marketing campaigns - Run pay-per-click advertising to promote the film programme - Oversight of website development, through an agency, plus daily website management and SEO - Management of PR agency, leading fortnightly meetings and feeding back on monthly reports - Management of a design agency for large projects, and creating assets personally for smaller projects - Created, manage and programme the cinema’s membership scheme - Establish relationships with local businesses to provide reciprocal offers for customers and staff Show less

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  Coach Core Foundation

  Jun 2020 - now

  • Communications Manager

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Digital Marketing Manager

    Jun 2020 - Jun 2022