Andrew Currah

Andrew Currah

Digital Strategist

Location
United States
Industry
Media Production

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Andrew Currah's Overview

Current
  • Co-Founder at Firebird Apps
  • Digital Communications & Strategy Consulting at Freelance
Past

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Education
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Cambridge
  • University of Southampton
  • University of Cambridge
  • Fakenham College

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Connections

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Andrew Currah's Summary

• Entrepreneurial digital strategy consultant, with advisory experience spanning multiple sectors and geographies (aviation, film, music, news, publishing, consumer goods, energy)

• Deep and multifaceted understanding of the digital media landscape acquired through 10 years of research and consulting

• Experience building relationships and communicating with a wide range of stakeholders (senior executives, press, investors, technologists, thought leaders, academia)

• Award-winning Cambridge PhD and former Oxford University lecturer (specializing in the economic geography of the internet)

Andrew Currah's Experience

Co-Founder

Firebird Apps

October 2009 – Present (2 years 8 months)

Family-run design company specializing in digital strategy, media production (graphics, audiovisual) and mobile app experiences.

Digital Communications & Strategy Consulting

Freelance

March 2006 – Present (6 years 3 months)

Stemming from my groundbreaking PhD research in the US movie industry, I have built a successful consulting business that pivots around digital strategy and communications. Recent projects have focused on corporate communications, reputation management and social media planning.

I have helped clients in a variety of sectors navigate and better understand the digital revolution. My contribution typically includes original research, market analysis, executive briefings, strategy roadmaps, and in-depth white papers. My work is known for being analytically rigorous and thought-provoking. I have been fortunate to work with the following high profile clients:

• BBC
• Guardian Media Group
• HM Government (Digital Economy Act)
• HSBC/First Direct
• It's Open Agency
• Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust
• Ofcom
• Prospect Magazine
• Maitland Communications
• McKinsey & Co.
• Oxford Analytica
• Oxford Reuters Institute
• Royal Dutch Shell
• Reputation Institute
• SAB Miller
• Social Media Leadership Forum
• Strategy Analytics

Project Manager, Mobile Apps

The Bodleian Library, University of Oxford

Higher Education industry

September 2010 – September 2011 (1 year 1 month) Oxford, United Kingdom

I was appointed to develop a new line of mobile products at the Bodleian, University Oxford - one of the oldest libraries in Europe and the largest University library system in the UK.

I reported to the executive team and successfully launched a new series of exhibition apps for iOS and Android, including 'The Making of the King James Bible' and later followed by 'Treasures'.

I was responsible for defining the product roadmap, wireframes, and the user interface. I coordinated a team spanning development, design and marketing, leading to a successful launch.

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Peregrine Media

September 2009 – August 2011 (2 years) United Kingdom

Co-founded and managed a UK startup specializing in aerial photography and video services using unmanned systems. Successfully won certification from the Civil Aviation Authority. We operated a small fleet of systems and serviced clients in the advertising, entertainment, and real estate sectors.

Career Development Fellow

Centre for the Environment, University of Oxford

May 2006 – April 2010 (4 years) Oxford, United Kingdom

I served as the youngest member of faculty and held a prestigious University career development fellowship. I taught economics and human geography, covering topics related to creativity, innovation, publishing and intellectual property. My Doctoral research into the economics of digital media (and its impact on the US motion picture industry in particular) was published in a variety of international peer-reviewed journals and books.

Research Associate

Reuters Institute, University of Oxford

Public Company; 10,001+ employees; TRI; Information Technology and Services industry

January 2008 – January 2010 (2 years 1 month) Oxford, United Kingdom

I was appointed to lead multiple research projects investigating the impact of digital media on news publishing in the UK. The work led to a published book, Whats Happening to our News, in addition to academic papers and presentations. In the course of the appointment, I networked extensively and eventually interviewed 70 senior media executives, journalists, politicians and industry experts. The book attracted international media coverage.

Teaching Associate

St Catharines College, University of Cambridge

October 2003 – February 2005 (1 year 5 months)

I was responsible for tutoring undergraduate students, developing a course related to economic geography, and assisting with field research. I performed these duties in parallel with my Doctoral research.

Research Analyst

Understanding & Solutions

Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Market Research industry

July 2004 – October 2004 (4 months)

During my three-month assignment, I covered the streaming and video-on-demand markets, with a focus on Europe and Asia. I conducted interviews with senior executives and produced a report covering the latest market trends. The position enabled me to deepen my interviewing, analytical and presentation skills.

Research Assistant

University of Southampton

Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry

September 2001 – September 2002 (1 year 1 month)

Research Assistant to Professor Neil Wrigley, responsible for managing a major project funded by the government-funded Economic and Social Research Council into the global retailing market and the impact of e-commerce. I conducted interviews with senior retail executives and equity analysts, co-authored several academic papers, and presented the work at international conferences.

Andrew Currah's Publications

Andrew Currah's Education

University of Cambridge

PhD, Economic Geography

2003 – 2007

University of Cambridge

MA, Geography

2005 – 2005

University of Cambridge

MPhil, Research Design

2002 – 2003

University of Southampton

MPhil, Geography

2001 – 2002

University of Cambridge

BA, Geography

1998 – 2001

Awarded a distinction and ranked top of class

Fakenham College

GCE A-Levels, Business, Geography, History

1996 – 1998

Andrew Currah's Additional Information

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Interests:

digital media, photography, helicopters, video production, running, yoga

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Honors and Awards:

Prize for Best PhD in Economic Geography (2007), awarded by the Royal Geographical Society


Visiting Scholarship (2004), hosted by University of California Los Angeles


Doctoral Scholarship, awarded by the Economic and Social Research Council, HM Government


World Universities Network Scholarship (2002), hosted by University of Washington, Seattle


Prize for Best Undergraduate Dissertation in Urban Geography (2001), awarded by the Royal Geographical Society


Association Prize (2001), awarded by Downing College, University of Cambridge


Visiting Scholarship (2000), hosted by York University, Toronto


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