Branden Cobb, MBA

Branden Cobb, MBA

San Diego, California, United States
500+ connections

About

At the heart of smart marketing strategies is the ability to merge innovation with market…

Experience

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    MarketingExec.us

    United States

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    Australia, United Kingdom, India, and Singapore

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    California, Nevada, and Ohio

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    San Diego County, California, United States

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    Greater Los Angeles Area

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    Greater Los Angeles Area

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    United States

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    Toledo, Ohio, United States

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    Columbus, Ohio, United States

Education

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    University of Florida

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    UF ranks in the Top 6 of Public Universities and #28 overall according to US News & World Report

    The Wall Street Journal ranked UF as the #1 Public University for 2024

    Forbes named UF a "New Ivy" and the #4 Public University

    AACSB Accredited

  • AACSB Accredited

  • Full Academic Scholarship

Volunteer Experience

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    Marketing & Promotions Leader

    GRACE CHURCH SAN DIEGO

    Hit goal to enroll 80% of churchgoers for Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University via omni-channel marketing (print, mail, email, social media, video, experiential).

    Additionally, led course teachings for a North County San Diego in-person group.

Projects

  • Achieved Department Profitability and Growth

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    • Focused on increased traffic, conversion rate optimization, lead to appointment conversion through call/text/email scripts and cadences, and in-person appointment to close rate for sales associates through education and accountability.

    • Increasing positive percentages in all of the above led to improved return on investment and justification for increased advertising budgets.

  • Adapted Marketing Strategy to COVID-Related Market Challenges

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    • Positioned company as cutting-edge representative for buyers / sellers during COVID-19 while navigating through first wave of the pandemic to return to full sales volume with zero loss of agents or staff.

    • Introduced visual merchandising to improve customer acquisition/experience and e-commerce plan, creating world-class shopping experience while evolving digital marketing to drive online conversion, sales, profits, and loyalty.

  • Customer and Employee Loyalty Strategies

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    • Created loyal consumers by bundling services (transaction management services, escrow, relocation, investment).

    • Debuted annual March Madness NCAA Bracket Challenge with extreme participation and refining online content.

    • Launched agent-centric social media programs and campaigns, including personal delivery of company-branded fleece ware to all member agents as holiday gift and setup of profit-center digital storefront.

  • Increased Conversion Rate Optimization and Lead Volume

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    • More than doubled online conversion rate optimization of corcorangl.com.

    • Tripled lead volume.

    • Recommended chatbot implementation.

    • Developed downloadable buyer and seller guides in exchange for contact information.

    • Added new call to actions.

  • Integrated Marketing

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    • Connected top industry talent to email marketing campaigns, converting initial discussions into green lights for $4M financing and 10 movie projects.

    • Gained and leveraged congratulatory endorsements from industry executives into further success.

    • Placed company as top 1%-viewed IMDb profile; obtained 500K+ views, likes, shares, and comments on social media posts by fueling traffic 5,000% on personal site and 1,000% on company site.

    • Lifted online presence through web…

    • Connected top industry talent to email marketing campaigns, converting initial discussions into green lights for $4M financing and 10 movie projects.

    • Gained and leveraged congratulatory endorsements from industry executives into further success.

    • Placed company as top 1%-viewed IMDb profile; obtained 500K+ views, likes, shares, and comments on social media posts by fueling traffic 5,000% on personal site and 1,000% on company site.

    • Lifted online presence through web design, site creation, and conversion rate optimization (CRO).

    • Created social media content.

    • Generated leads for new movie development through online coverage on key industry sites.

    • Captured 3 offers for movie distribution deal through Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, joining forces with Sony’s distribution team on promotional campaigns.

    • Created buzz around North American League of Legends Championship Series (professional video game league) by efficiently managing press and connecting star players with ESPN, Yahoo, and other news outlets for interviews.

  • Marketing of African-American Vietnam War Movie

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    • Drew sellout crowds to purchase DVD for $100K African-American Vietnam War movie at Walmarts across the US by partnering with ad agencies to create enticing trailers, posters, and marketing collateral. Film is shown worldwide and is available in national public libraries.

  • Marketing of River Runs Red Film

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    • Drove success for $2.3M River Runs Red film (starring John Cusack, Taye Diggs, George Lopez, and Luke Hemsworth); movie released in 10 cities, followed by availability on Starz cable network. The film returned positively with $3.7M of sales and is continuing to sell.

    • Fueled revenue growth on Amazon, Walmart.com, and third-party websites by analyzing digital trends and consumer feedback, then taking actionable marketing steps to leverage power of prominent, on-screen talent.

  • Orchestrated Marketing Integration, Rebranding & Unified Strategy for Combined Company

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    • Improved the bottom-line by teaming with CFO to stretch marketing and transitional budgets.

    • Worked with Chief Experience Officer and corporate office to place $1M+ in ad spend across CA and NV.

    • Replaced storefront signage, revamped office interiors, and rolled out Corcoran Global Living branded items.

    • Produced marketing playbooks, tools, and initiatives that raised brand awareness, drew new customers, increased frequency of existing customers, and grew…

    • Improved the bottom-line by teaming with CFO to stretch marketing and transitional budgets.

    • Worked with Chief Experience Officer and corporate office to place $1M+ in ad spend across CA and NV.

    • Replaced storefront signage, revamped office interiors, and rolled out Corcoran Global Living branded items.

    • Produced marketing playbooks, tools, and initiatives that raised brand awareness, drew new customers, increased frequency of existing customers, and grew sales.

    • Negotiated no-cost arrangement to bulk upload company sales roster on Yelp.

  • Successful Rebrand and Set Up of Lead Generation System

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    • Built strategies and plans for inbound/outbound marketing, brand development, lead generation, marketing standards, operations, and technology.

    • Created a marketing strategy that leverages a dual focus to multiply impact – build-out of both home seller network and investor network.

    • Overhauled brand standards and guidelines and coaching a branding agency. Steered creation of 3D characters and visual rebrand.

    • Onboarded a mailing agency contracted to mail 150K…

    • Built strategies and plans for inbound/outbound marketing, brand development, lead generation, marketing standards, operations, and technology.

    • Created a marketing strategy that leverages a dual focus to multiply impact – build-out of both home seller network and investor network.

    • Overhauled brand standards and guidelines and coaching a branding agency. Steered creation of 3D characters and visual rebrand.

    • Onboarded a mailing agency contracted to mail 150K letters per year to increase customer engagement and loyalty.

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Honors & Awards

  • 8x Panel Moderator for Reuters Events

    Reuters

    2024 SAN JOSE

    1. Unleash the Power of AI in Customer Experience and Marketing
    Adrian Fung, Global Chief Marketing Officer, eBay
    Khatereh Khodavirdi, VP, AI, PayPal
    Hannah Elsakr, VP, Business & New Venture Incubation, Strategy, Design and Emerging Products, Adobe
    Astin Thomas, Managing Director, Technology, George Kaiser Family Foundation

    2024 LOS ANGELES

    2. The Many Hats of the CMO: Supporting a Cross-Functional Framework to Unlock Customer Insight
    Tim Rea,…

    2024 SAN JOSE

    1. Unleash the Power of AI in Customer Experience and Marketing
    Adrian Fung, Global Chief Marketing Officer, eBay
    Khatereh Khodavirdi, VP, AI, PayPal
    Hannah Elsakr, VP, Business & New Venture Incubation, Strategy, Design and Emerging Products, Adobe
    Astin Thomas, Managing Director, Technology, George Kaiser Family Foundation

    2024 LOS ANGELES

    2. The Many Hats of the CMO: Supporting a Cross-Functional Framework to Unlock Customer Insight
    Tim Rea, Chief Brand, Experience, and Marketing Officer, Edward Jones
    Eric Edge, Managing Director, Advertising & Marketing, Alaska Airlines
    Julia Fitzgerald, Author and Former Chief Marketing Officer, Build-A-Bear

    3. Not A Cost Center: Marketing-Financial Alignment on Metrics, Communication, and Impact
    Cynthia Chu, Chief Financial and Growth Officer, Audible

    4. Brand vs Demand: The Battle to Stand Out
    Allan Stormon, VP, Marketing, Ceros

    2024 VIRTUAL

    5. From Chaos to Control: Unify your Martech Stack to Drive Connected Experiences
    Gurjot Sidhu, Global Head, Digital Marketing, CBRE
    Jay Altschuler, SVP, Global Media & Agency Relations, Mastercard
    Amy Benford, VP, GM, North America Integrated Brand Experience, Colgate-Palmolive
    Vincent Washington, VP, CXM Best Practices Group, Sprinklr
    Tony Palmer, Principal Analyst, Enterprise Strategy Group

    6. Playbook for Personalized Content in the GenAI Era
    Cheryl Guerin, EVP, Global Brand Strategy & Innovation, Mastercard
    Srini Nallasivan, EVP, Chief AI and Analytics Officer, U.S. Bank

    2023 NEW YORK CITY

    7. Unleashing the Power of AI-driven Personalization in Content Creation
    Fran Hazeldine, Head of Marketing, TV & Mobile Services, Samsung Electronics
    Srini Nallasivan, EVP, Chief AI and Analytics Officer, U.S. Bank
    Pete Mehr, Principal, ZS

    8. Embracing an AI-Native Marketing Strategy: Modernizing and Delivering Retail Fundamentals
    Chandhu Nair, SVP, Data, Analytics and Computational Intelligence & Marketing Technology, Lowe's

  • Cited by Forrester

    Forrester

  • Final Keynote Speaker at Corcoran Global Living Leadership Conference

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  • Congratulatory Notes from Disney Chairman Robert Iger and HBO Executives

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  • Corporate Employee of the Month

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  • Executive Member of the Year

    Pi Kappa Phi

  • Scholar of the Year (Back to Back Years)

    Pi Kappa Phi

Organizations

  • Alumni Association

    San Diego/Los Angeles Chairman

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  • Homeowners Association

    Board Member

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