Mark Hickey

Background

About Mark Hickey

Thirty years media experience that include carrying a bag and running a territory to a variety of sales management, publisher and group publisher positions. A quick study with a proven track record in achieving savvy market knowledge in a diverse group of competitive media environments – information technology, telecom, natural and organic foods and supplements. Senior-level media executive expertise in managing sales, content management/creation and branding/marketing for print, online and events in challenging business-to-business markets. Excel at building, developing and working in the trenches with strong, motivated teams in key media disciplines - editorial, sales/customer relations, marketing/product development. Possess a demanding, hands-on, but fair management style. Superior client/customer skills for managing and developing new business and markets while maintaining and growing existing core customers. Thrive on being in the market and developing strong customer and industry relationships. Substantial experience in launching new products, repositioning products for changing market dynamics and creating brand extensions for existing products. Specialties: Sales management, P&L management, online revenue generation, new product creation/launch, brand extensions, marketing, audience development