Tim Sweeney

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Tim Sweeney

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Formerly Salomon⛷️🏔️🏃🏼‍♂️, Callaway⛳️, Mullen Advertising, Skiing Mag. From USA with stops in France & Australia. Open to full-time & project work. Brand building, marcom strategy, creative content. Author.
Encinitas | United States

Skills

  • Host
  • Scripting
  • Startup Development
  • Editorial Calendars
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
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Interests

• playing guitar and attending live music performances • studied improv at impro melbourne in australia • travel • writing

Industries

Bike
Creative Agencies
Lifestyle
Music
Outdoor
Run
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Work experience

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Twin Thieves Media

Brand Marketing and Communications Director | 06/2024 - Current

In 2024, left my job at Salomon to launch my own media and brand consulting company, specializing in building strategic marketing communications plans, campaign concept development, and producing original content.
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Salomon

Head of Global Brand Marketing Communications, Brand Narrative and PR | 04/2016 - 05/2024

Led brand storytelling and tone of voice across all consumer touch points (paid campaigns, social media, CRM, retail, PR) and business units (footwear, ski, apparel) during period of massive company growth (from $275 million revenue 2016 to $1 billion in 2024). Led global PR efforts, directing HQ team, global PR agency in London and external agencies in 10 countries. Grew earned media reach from 8 billion (2018) to 91 billion (2023). KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: 🔹 Spearheaded sustainability-focused marketing and PR strategy, elevating the brand’s sustainability reputation with consumers, media and retail partners; invited to speak on the topic at industry events and on podcasts 🔹 Oversaw brand campaign messaging for 2022 global brand relaunch in partnership with creative agency (DDB Paris) 🔹 Conceptualized, scripted and hosted 10-part sustainability series on YouTube (500K-plus views) 🔹 Developed partnership marketing communications plans with Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic Committee 🔹 Led strategic marketing and PR plans for retail openings, including Paris Champs-Elysees and Munich 🔹 Collaborated with creative partners to produce Salomon TV episodes, achieving millions of YouTube views and global film festival selections 🔹 Partnered with sports marketing to build and amplify global athlete activations and accomplishments 🔹 Established Salomon’s global PR department, increasing global earned media reach for 8 consecutive years by building HQ team and directing global and local marketing communications agencies 🔹 Secured media coverage in major outlets (Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Guardian) 🔹 Orchestrated global media visits, athlete press conferences, and brand expert interviews around product launches and in support of paid media advertising campaigns (Super Bowl 2024)
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The CMO Team

Contributing Feature Writer (Freelance) | 03/2014 - 04/2024

Senior contributing writer for quarterly B-to-B magazine serving advertising industry professionals.
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Brand Marketing and Communications Consultant | 05/2015 - 03/2016

Returned from Australia and consulted for various brands on marketing and communications strategy, content development, and campaign creation. Clients included Nixon watches, Callaway Golf, Kinetek Sports technology startup, X Blades Sports, The CMO Team and Ski Area Management.
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Callaway Golf

Marketing & Communications Manager - Australia/New Zealand | 07/2012 - 04/2015

Recruited from global brand HQ in US to manage Callaway South Pacific’s consumer engagement, brand experience and media relations strategy for Australia and New Zealand.
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Callaway Golf

Senior Global Communications Specialist | 11/2009 - 07/2012

Led PGA Tour-related news generation with endemic and mainstream media by building global communications plans and campaigns, pitching and responding to media inquiries, creating press materials and branded content, and working with high-profile brand ambassadors and partners.
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Callaway Golf

Senior Interactive Writer / Digital Marketing Producer | 09/2005 - 10/2009

Responsible for producing all online messaging on behalf of the brand--including website content, email marketing (CRM) and product copy--as well as management of the digital editorial calendar. Directed content strategy for the company’s website redesign during launch of inaugural online store. Served as editor for Callaway Magazine.
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MullenLowe U.S.

Copywriter | 01/2004 - 12/2005

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Time Inc.

Skiing Magazine - Associate Editor | 01/2001 - 12/2002

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Metro Networks

Sports Radio Anchor/Reporter/Host | 01/1999 - 12/2001

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The Vail Trail / Daily Trail newspaper

Reporter | 05/1998 - 05/1999

• Winner of the Award for Best Serious Column Writing of 1998 from the Colorado Press Association
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