Ryan Goodenough

Ryan Goodenough

Communications Executive

Albany, New York Area

Current
  • Director of Marketing and Communications at American Institute for Economic Research
Past
  • Web Designer at Air & Earth, LLC
  • Director of Communications at American Institute for Economic Research
  • Marketing Assistant and Internet Project Intern at American Institute for Economic Research
  • President at Syracuse University Division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
  • Intern at ABC/Disney Cable Networks Group Advanced Media and Emerging Technologies Division
Education
  • State University of New York at Albany
  • Syracuse University
Connections
46 connections
Industry
Media Production
Websites

Ryan Goodenough’s Summary

Ryan is currently the Director of Marketing and Communications at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) where he is using communication technology products and services to educate the public about important economic and personal finance issues. He is responsible for the principle strategy behind the direct mail campaign, management of the website, overseeing the public relations campaign, production of AIER's publications, and coordinating any other communications projects at the Institute.

Ryan previously worked at the Advanced Media and Emerging Technologies Division at ABC/Disney in Burbank, California, and holds Certificates in Direct Marketing and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) from the Direct Marketing Association (DMA).

Ryan graduated from the Newhouse School of Communications at Syracuse University with degrees in Television, Radio, and Film; Psychology; and Political Science. He received a master's degree in Public Affairs and Policy from Rockefeller College at the University at Albany. He originally hails from Bangor, Maine and currently lives in Rensselaer, NY.

Ryan Goodenough’s Specialties:

DVD creation, video production, advanced copywriting, website design, graphic design, print layout, audio editing, search engine optimization (SEO), direct marketing, database marketing.


Ryan Goodenough’s Experience

  • Director of Marketing and Communications

    American Institute for Economic Research

    (Think Tanks industry)

    December 2008Present (1 year )

    Create and execute an annual marketing and communications plan, including direct mail campaigns, online marketing, public relations, and production of our flagship publications.

  • Web Designer

    Air & Earth, LLC

    (Environmental Services industry)

    February 2009June 2009 (5 months)

    Created a website, www.airearthworks.com, for a start-up company that developed an alternative, environmentally-sound dredging method for immediate use in the Hudson River.

  • Director of Communications

    American Institute for Economic Research

    (Media Production industry)

    January 2008December 2008 (1 year )

    Developed and executed a communications plan that included 6 million pieces of direct mail and launched a national public relations campaign.

  • Marketing Assistant and Internet Project Intern

    American Institute for Economic Research

    (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    May 2007December 2007 (8 months)

    Created a new website for the organization, www.aier.org, tracked results from direct mail campaigns, and took advantage of social networking tools to help promote the organization and increase sales.

  • President

    Syracuse University Division of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

    (Media Production industry)

    20032006 (3 years )

    Founded the first college division of NATAS. Worked with over 90 members, organizing video shoots, producing short clips for news organizations, and arranging several events to promote the student-run group.

  • Intern

    ABC/Disney Cable Networks Group Advanced Media and Emerging Technologies Division

    (Entertainment industry)

    May 2005August 2005 (4 months)

    Worked on an Emmy Award-winning think tank, examining emerging technology trends and figuring out how current product lines could take advantage of them.


Ryan Goodenough’s Education

  • State University of New York at Albany

    MPP , Public Policy - Environmental Media , 20062008

    Activities and Societies:
    Pi Alpha Alpha, PASA, Graduate Assistantship
  • Syracuse University

    BA , Television Radio and Film, Psychology, Political Science , 20022006

    Activities and Societies:
    NATAS, U-100, ETS

Additional Information

Ryan Goodenough’s Websites:

Ryan Goodenough’s Groups:

  •    Maxwell School
  •    Syracuse University Alumni Network
  •    Disney
  •    National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
  •    Professional Public Service: MPA-MPP Degrees
  •    Newhouse Alumni Network
  •    Rockefeller College Alumni Group
  •    Albany, NY Professionals
  •    Direct Marketing Association "Official"
  •    DMA Nonprofit Federation
  •    Albany, NY Advertising/Marketing//PR Professionals

Ryan Goodenough’s Honors:

Gordon J. Alderman Prize: Excellence in Creative Broadcasting, 2006
Newhouse Scholar: One of top 15 students at Newhouse School, 2006
Dean's Service Award: For committing considerable time and energy to the Newhouse School, 2006


Ryan Goodenough’s Contact Settings

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  • expertise requests
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