
Tech Publicist & Social Media Brand Marketer
San Francisco Bay Area

Tech Publicist & Social Media Brand Marketer
San Francisco Bay Area
Rebecca Reeve is freelance social media brand marketer and web 2.0 PR pro.
Based in San Francisco, Rebecca is deeply immersed in the valley's technology and social media industry and culture.
Digital influencer, blogger, and traditional media relations for company & product launches; social media strategy to maximize WOM and media coverage; successful speaking and award submissions; analyst relations programs; media briefing tours; project management & client relations; writing - public relations & speechwriting; governmental stakeholder relations; corporate communications; tech & mobile industry academic background.
(Self-Employed; Public Relations and Communications industry)
May 2009 — Present (7 months)
Web 2.0 public relations and brand building,
Client: Zendesk
Product Marketing Manager (Oct. 2009 - present)
Client: TrustedOpinion
- Secured top-tier analyst and media briefings and live demo meetings for launch of Social Networking TV product at a the international IPTV conference IBC which has over 50,000 attendees.
Client: WizeHive
- Promoted product update and delivered over 13M impressions in target specific technology publications including CNET, eWeek, BNET, Download Squad, PC Magazine, RWW, Inquisitr, and WebWorkerDaily.
Client: DreamIt Ventures
- Event outreach securing targeted industry (tech VC community) coverage and attendance at DreamIt Ventures' 2009 Demo Day.
Client: Grow Marketing
- Social media strategy consulting for Grow as an agency as well as on several new business proposals for consumer brands (food, beauty, clothing) and tech.
Client: BitPusher
- Brand positioning and web copy
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 2009 — May 2009 (5 months)
* Developed and executed integrated digital media plan for Mekanism; launched blog and Twitter presence as well as other social media profiles, developed community.
* Created and executed Mekanism executive focused PR program focusing on speaking, events, and contributed article programs; authoring press releases and pitches.
* Managed external public relations firm and regional new business production reps
* Partnered with syndication department on digital influencer program for Axe campaign.
* Managed new business flow to EP and President, Jason Harris.
* Active in new business pitches, contributing to creative and social media development.
* Other projects included: managing award submissions, the redesign and architecture of mekanism.com, and development of a new style guide for all company materials.
(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)
December 2007 — January 2009 (1 year 2 months)
* Accounts included: SporeVote.com, Etelos, BlogWorld Expo, Magnify.net, Mufin, FreshBooks, ProofHQ, Me.Dium, Cerego iKnow, TimeXchange, Trusted Opinion, Playyoo, Save The Planet.
* Directed team of 3-5 in SporeVote.com campaign, a geek celebrity outreach program that secured involvement of stars from Richard Branson to Kevin Rose, and 500 others.
* Developed, managed, and executed PR strategy focused on web 2.0 media, blogger, and influencer relationships, as well as vertical trade media.
* Launched numerous companies and product releases through web and social media influencer channels generating tens of thousands of impressions.
* Managed up to seven accounts simultaneously, directing one to four team members per account and training new staff.
* Secured speaking submission placements, top-tier analyst briefings, editorial calendar placements and contributed articles.
* Organized local "tweet-ups" as part of client media strategy, attracting wide range of bloggers, journalists, clients, and web 2.0 influencers.
* Keywords: Company launches, product releases, media & tech influencer relations, gaming, online video distribution, social recommendation search, social browsing add-on, mobile casual games, SaaS, web services
(Public Company; Public Relations and Communications industry)
July 2007 — December 2007 (6 months)
* Clients included: PayPal, Macrovision, and Polaris Wireless.
* Traditional media, analyst, and blogger outreach.
* Secured contributed articles and editorial calendar opportunities.
* Conducted successful analyst-relations campaigns on behalf of Marcovision.
* Built program for Polaris as a new client and participated in media training and branding workshops with client.
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
June 2006 — August 2006 (3 months)
* Managed production of international newsletter with 111,000 subscribers.
* Developed and edited marketing program collateral and C-level communications.
* Other projects included event planning and developing an editorial schedule.
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
November 2003 — June 2005 (1 year 8 months)
* Managed files of speech event materials for Premier of British Columbia, including production of strategic speech notes for local, national, and international audiences.
* Authored news releases, backgrounders, fact sheets, media advisories, radio messages, web content, government brochures, and Premier's letters.
* Synthesized national and provincial performance reports to create weekly online economic digest for Provincial website.
* Cultivated strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including: industry leaders, media reps, political aides, public officials, & ministry communications.
* Advised Bureau staff in maintaining consistent strategic messaging.
* Certified in crisis communication as a Public Information Officer with B.C.'s Temporary Emergency Assistance Management System.
* Worked as part of creative team of six and liaised with 100s of organizational contacts.
* Trained Junior Writer hired as replacement when promoted.
(Think Tanks industry)
June 2003 — August 2003 (3 months)
* Contributed research and writing to report on youth and eCitizenship.
(Legislative Office industry)
May 2002 — August 2002 (4 months)
* Departmental research resource, working on array of territorial concerns including energy, women’s rights, and local recycling.
(Computer Software industry)
June 2001 — August 2001 (3 months)
* Built sales database, conducted inside sales, and edited monthly newsletter.
(Public Company; XOHO.OB; Telecommunications industry)
June 1999 — August 1999 (3 months)
* Acted as marketing department liaison for sales team of 40 in absence of director; coordinated events, collateral, and maintained relationships.
MA , Media Studies , 2005 — 2007
* Thesis topic: Constant Connectivity: Discursive Promotional Strategies of the BlackBerry.
* R.A. for Department Chair; T.A. for “Argumentation and Persuasion for Engineers.”
* Courses: Marketing Communications, Media Policy, Metaphors of the Mobile, Research Methods, Political Economy, Media History, Theory, and Intl’ Communication.
BA , Communication , 2001 — 2003
* BA of Communication Studies, Edward R. Murrow School of Communication.
* Minor in Business Administration.