Expert in Social Media Marketing and Digital Media www.mediamensch.com
Charlotte, North Carolina Area
- Current
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- Blogger and Radio Host at Facebook Enthusiast
- CEO, Blogger and Radio Host at MediaMensch Networks
- Past
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- Featured Extra/Actor at Film andTelevision Projects
- Founder at eWarrior, LLC
- Advisor and Sponsorship/Marketing Agent at Nascar - Driver
- Public Relations Officer at Toastmasters International
- President and founder at ARK Sales Automation Group
- Business Planning Analyst at Home Box Office
- Business Manager at The Movie Channel
- Marketing Coordinator at Home Box Office
- Financial Coordinator - Warner-Amex Satellite at Viacom
- Education
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- Fordham University - Graduate School of Business Administration
- Dickinson College
- Recommended
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Andrew Kaplan’s Summary
Currently working on specialization in the social media area with a particular expertise in the facebook $15 billion+ dollar projected economy. Have been published in national marketing and branding publications.
Working with authors on digital marketing strategies.
I also coach business owners, senior executives, CEO's, COO's on how to adapt and adopt social networking for them personally and for their organizations.
Advising companies on viral marketing strategies using facebook and social media marketing. Also bringing analytics to Fortune 500 companies for measuring social media content.
Public speaker at trade shows and other industry events.
Contact me by e-mail: eWarriorbizdev at gmail dot com
Andrew Kaplan’s Specialties:
Strategic thinking, viral marketing, business development, coaching for public speaking, branding, digital media, leading brainstorming sessions, social media
Andrew Kaplan’s Experience
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Blogger and Radio Host
Facebook Enthusiast
(Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Internet industry)
July 2007 — Present (1 year 1 month)
Facebook Enthusiast is a company specializing in branding and marketing within facebook. Current clients include startups, corporations, non-profits, authors, musicians, and media companies.
Host of www.blogtalkradio.com/facebookenthusiast
MarketingSherpa.com voted an article where I was interviewed as #4 in 2007 and #1 in its Best Minds series.
We also specialize in development of an overall marketing and branding strategy for social media and the internet. -
CEO, Blogger and Radio Host
MediaMensch Networks
(Online Media industry)
March 2007 — Present (1 year 5 months)
Media and Marketing in the Digital Age
Bringing Vision and a Plan to Your Brand
Host of www.blogtalkradio.com/mediamensch
Developer and consultant to major media companies. Clients have been featured on CNN, USA Today, and Businessweek.com
www.facebookenthusiast.com -
Featured Extra/Actor
Film andTelevision Projects
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)
April 2007 — July 2008 (1 year 4 months)
Films (name of film, release date, director)
Leatherheads (Apr 2007) Sideline Photographer George Clooney
Gospel Hill (2008) Business man at Memorial Service Giancarlo Esposito
The Family That Preys (2008) VIP at Black Tie Dinner Tyler Perry
In/Significant Others (2008) Police Officer John Scwerdt
Blood Done Sign My Name (2009) Jeb Stuart
TV Commercials
Subway Sandwich with Tony Stewart (2008) Featured Fan -
Founder
eWarrior, LLC
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
January 2005 — June 2008 (3 years 6 months)
This brand was rolled up into our new venture called MediaMensch.
eWarrior provides the following services:
1. Coaching, training and advisory service for developing an implement digital strategies.
2. Advice to emerging companies such as www.jaxtr.com, www.jibberjobber.com, www.equipmentpipeline.com. -
Advisor and Sponsorship/Marketing Agent
Nascar - Driver
(Partnership; 1-10 employees; Sports industry)
September 2006 — March 2007 (7 months)
Help driver to acquire sponsorships and other opportunities
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Public Relations Officer
Toastmasters International
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry)
July 2005 — June 2006 (1 year)
Handled all aspects of Public Relations including television and newspaper interviews
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President and founder
ARK Sales Automation Group
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Management Consulting industry)
March 1987 — July 2005 (18 years 5 months)
President
Search out marketing changing sales and marketing technology
Create vision for clients in sales and marketing technology.
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Business Planning Analyst
Home Box Office
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TLX; Broadcast Media industry)
September 1983 — March 1987 (3 years 7 months)
Analyzed new technology and media including pay-per-view and Direct Broadcast Satellite. Part of a team that provided the annual revenue forecast ($500 mm) by designated market area. Worked closely with Sr. VP and attorneys providing analysis of litigation exposure and developed litigation tracking system
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Business Manager
The Movie Channel
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; VIA; Broadcast Media industry)
July 1982 — September 1983 (1 year 3 months)
Worked as a business manager/financial coordinator supporting movie acquisitions and television scheduling. Provided financial reporting to COO. Created concept for national promotion for Star Wars (the largest grossing movie to ever play on pay tv at the time). Developed systems for scheduling and tracking film acquistions
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Marketing Coordinator
Home Box Office
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TLX; Broadcast Media industry)
August 1979 — July 1982 (3 years)
Responsible for fulfillment and editing of direct mail campaigns. Manager of HBO's premium program.
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Financial Coordinator - Warner-Amex Satellite
Viacom
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Broadcast Media industry)
July 1981 — July 1982 (1 year 1 month)
The Movie Channel/MTV/Nickelodeon were part of Warner Amex Satellite now owned by Viacom.
Andrew Kaplan’s Education
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Fordham University - Graduate School of Business Administration
MBA, Finance, 1980 — 1985
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Dickinson College
BA, Economics, 1975 — 1979
Dickinson College Alumni Volunteer of the Year (2006)
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Kappa Sigma
Additional Information
Andrew Kaplan’s Websites:
Andrew Kaplan’s Interests:
Movie production, golf, music, travel, relaxation
Andrew Kaplan’s Groups:
Toastmasters International
Dickinson College Club of Charlotte
Time Life Alumni Association
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Forbes.com Entrepreneurs member -
Dickinson College Alumni member -
LinktoCharlotte member -
eWarrior 501 - Social Media member -
eWarrior 601 - Blogging for Business member -
ThoseInMedia (The who's who in all the media markets) member -
Sports Marketing 2.0 member -
Gambling Portal Webmasters Association member -
Film TV Professionals member -
jaxtr user group member -
FacebookEnthusiast.com member -
MediaMensch.com member -
Public Relations and Communications Professionals member -
ACT! Certified Consultants member -
LinktoSanDiego member -
LinktoMotorsports member -
LinktoPhoenix member
Andrew Kaplan’s Honors:
Dickinson College 2007 Alumni Award
Dickinson College "2006 Alumni Volunteer of the Year"
Toastmasters International "2005 Area Governor of the Year"
Toastmasters International "2004 Club President of the Year".
Andrew Kaplan’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
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