from CBS grad: Hiring a VP Marketing for Pre-Seed Startup
from Gary Ragusa, (my friends and classmate):
“I started a mobile phone application company geared towards fashion SMB retailers. I am currently starting development on a prototype and am working with a couple of International brands to test the application. The goal is to build a database of retailers, sign up 10 to 15 participating retailers, develop the app, and launch/test the application during October.
As a way of reference, I worked the past six years with retailers, including Levi’s, Lacost, Puma on their US expansion strategies. Prior to that I was in a software startup and also an ecommerce startup in the late 90’s. I have an MBA from Columbia Business School.
I am currently seeking seed investment (and going well, but still early). Hence, this is a PRE-SEED startup. We would work out an Equity stake PLUS cash compensation AFTER we get seed financing, which I expect to occur during the next few months.
I have three part time people working with me, but I need a full time marketing professional. The VP marketing would (a) work with iphone dev and design team (former Lipman execs) to flush out product details, (b) work with retailers to create parameters for test trial, (c) create marketing strategy for getting users to download and use application via viral, retailers, pr, ads, etc. and (d) participate in the test trial to ensure we meet objectives and can take product to market.
If you are interested to hear more, please email me your CV and we can discuss further. I have product demo and executive summary to share after NDA is signed.
Contact Gary Ragusa at: gfragusa (at) gmail.com
IMG Publishing Partners With KlickableTV to Enhance e-Commerce Sites
Below is a press release from KlickableTV, an interesting interactive video startup and an active participant in the Digital Media MBA events. If you haven’t had a chance to check them out yet, follow the links in the release below and support our membership.
SOURCE: IMG Publishing
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TennisWeek.com
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwire – June 30, 2009) – IMG Publishing, a division of global sports and entertainment company IMG, has established a strategic partnership with KlickableTV, the interactive online video platform. Currently, KlickableTV is deployed on IMG’s digital property, TennisWeek.com. The platform provides visitors to TennisWeek.com’s videos with value-added information nuggets and e-commerce opportunities when they click on any of the virtual merchandise showcased.
“Our association with KlickableTV will give our visitors a more engaging experience,” said Lee Rosenbaum, IMG Publishing’s vice president of publishing. “We believe the technology will help to increase sales and add value to our featured brands. We plan to deploy KlickableTV this year on our other two digital properties, FashionWeekDaily.com and ChicReport.com.”
“IMG Publishing’s digital properties reach a wide and influential audience and we’re thrilled to be giving these visitors a new interactive way to consume video,” said Roger Wu, co-founder and president of KlickableTV.
Using Klickable TV only requires Adobe’s Flash player and an Internet connection; no software download is needed.
About IMG Sports & Entertainment
Operating in 30 countries, IMG Sports & Entertainment’s diverse businesses include: consulting services; event ownership and management; fashion events and models representation; licensing; golf course design; and client representation in golf, tennis, broadcasting, speakers, European football, rugby, cricket, motor sports, coaching, Olympic and action sports. IMG Academies are the world’s largest, multi-sport training and educational facilities, delivering world-class training experiences to more than 12,000 junior, collegiate, adult, and professional athletes each year.
About KlickableTV
KlickableTV’s interactive video platform harnesses social media to create a comprehensive viewing experience and provides unique insights into viewer behavior. With a variety of professional and semi-professional users, KlickableTV is the leading interactive video provider. Founded in 2007, Klickable TV is based in New York City. For more information, visit www.klickable.tv.
Press Contact:
Alison Levy
IMG Publishing
646-871-2492
alison.levy@imgworld.com
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Hartnick Search: Chief Financial Officer
Hartnick Search seeks candidates for the following:
A nationally ranked and recognized online marketplace is looking for a New York City-based Chief
Financial Officer to oversee its financial management and reporting, IT, facilities management, human
resources, investor relations, and legal functions. The CFO would also be an integral part of the
company’s capital raising initiatives.
