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July 13, 2006
I just came across this job posting and thought some of my readers are likely qualified for this position and may be looking for a change.
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Job Title: Senior Public Relations Manager to Director, Corporate Communications, a new position
Company: NASDAQ traded, our client builds total-delivery solutions for voice, data and video content servers for service providers both in the US and abroad.
Location: East Bay, San Francisco Area
Reports to Vice President, Marketing
Prepared by Judith Cushman, Retained Executive Search, Contact in confidence: jcushman@jc-a.com; 425 392 8660
Our client, a NASDAQ company, is dedicated to building total-delivery solutions for voice, data and video content services for service providers both in the US and abroad. The company designs, manufactures and markets telecommunications/network equipment worldwide. Its products allow network operators to deliver the newest telecommunication services over existing networks. In addition, it simultaneously allows these network operators to retool for converged packet-base voice (VoIP) data and video (IPTV) over copper or fiber access lines.
In 2005 the company experienced record growth, with revenues at 152 million, an increase of 56% from the previous year. Since its founding in 1999, the company has followed an aggressive acquisition strategy.
The Senior Public Relations Manager/Director of Corporate Communications will step into a new role with the company as the marketing department continues to grow in response to the company's growth. This is the most senior Public Relations position within the organization. It reports to the Vice President, Marketing who, in turn, reports to the CEO and Chairman (one individual.)
Goals have been established and a general outline of responsibilities has been spelled out. Since this is a new position, there is flexibility to consider high-achieving candidates at either the Senior Public Relations Manager level ready to step up to the Director level, or a Director with a track record of contributing in a role that is both a strategic and "hands on."
The head of Corporate Communications will work closely with Investor Relations (under the CFO) and the Marcom Director. Initially s/he will be a single contributor, winning the confidence of the leadership team by executing at both the tactical and strategic level.
It will be essential for incumbent to strategize, plan and set objectives for the corporate communications function and demonstrate the ability to execute to that plan. S/he will be an excellent self-manager, disciplined in setting priorities and winning support from senior management for successful execution based upon the goals s/he has set. Excellent upward communication skills are required.
Areas of Responsibility include the following:
Media Relations for the Trade, Business and Financial Publications and other outlets
Financial Media Relations, such as key financial presentations and, contribution to the annual report (working closely with the newly hired head of the Investor Relations department)
Trade Show activities with presentations by key executives (executed in conjunction with the Marcom Group)
(Industry) analyst relations
Developing a Brand Strategy including the program to launch a company-wide initiative
Thought Leadership activities, such as articles, op eds, and participation in industry-wide forums
International Public Relations liaison (over 40% of revenues come from abroad)
Internal Communications
Web Site content contributor and monitoring the site for appropriate corporate communications messaging
Experience/Skills/Personal Characteristics most desired are:
Minimum 10-years PR experience with demonstrated leadership and strategic capabilities;
High Tech, Business to Business experience is essential
Knowledge of the telecommunications industry is a definite advantage
High Energy and willing to "get the job done" with enthusiasm, whatever is needed.
Hands on doer, effective self-manager, able to prioritize, remain focused and demonstrate results
Flexibility to shift gears quickly as major company events impact communications activities
Emphasis on getting the job done, with the confidence that recognition and greater opportunity will follow excellent performance
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flat organization
Stretch potential to grow into a broader role as the company expands
Experience and/or interest in international operations
Fluency in a second language is helpful
Team Player, collaborator, yet capable of effectively working on her/his own
A "business thinker" with the ability to connect communications programs with marketing and company objectives
Compensation: Flexibility regarding the level of the incumbent affords a broad range, approximately from $110k-$140k base salary with stock options, bonus potential and excellent benefits. A relocation program is available if needed.
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Job Title: Senior Public Relations Manager to Director, Corporate Communications, a new position
Company: NASDAQ traded, our client builds total-delivery solutions for voice, data and video content servers for service providers both in the US and abroad.
Location: East Bay, San Francisco Area
Reports to Vice President, Marketing
Prepared by Judith Cushman, Retained Executive Search, Contact in confidence: jcushman@jc-a.com; 425 392 8660
Our client, a NASDAQ company, is dedicated to building total-delivery solutions for voice, data and video content services for service providers both in the US and abroad. The company designs, manufactures and markets telecommunications/network equipment worldwide. Its products allow network operators to deliver the newest telecommunication services over existing networks. In addition, it simultaneously allows these network operators to retool for converged packet-base voice (VoIP) data and video (IPTV) over copper or fiber access lines.
In 2005 the company experienced record growth, with revenues at 152 million, an increase of 56% from the previous year. Since its founding in 1999, the company has followed an aggressive acquisition strategy.
The Senior Public Relations Manager/Director of Corporate Communications will step into a new role with the company as the marketing department continues to grow in response to the company's growth. This is the most senior Public Relations position within the organization. It reports to the Vice President, Marketing who, in turn, reports to the CEO and Chairman (one individual.)
Goals have been established and a general outline of responsibilities has been spelled out. Since this is a new position, there is flexibility to consider high-achieving candidates at either the Senior Public Relations Manager level ready to step up to the Director level, or a Director with a track record of contributing in a role that is both a strategic and "hands on."
The head of Corporate Communications will work closely with Investor Relations (under the CFO) and the Marcom Director. Initially s/he will be a single contributor, winning the confidence of the leadership team by executing at both the tactical and strategic level.
It will be essential for incumbent to strategize, plan and set objectives for the corporate communications function and demonstrate the ability to execute to that plan. S/he will be an excellent self-manager, disciplined in setting priorities and winning support from senior management for successful execution based upon the goals s/he has set. Excellent upward communication skills are required.
Areas of Responsibility include the following:
Media Relations for the Trade, Business and Financial Publications and other outlets
Financial Media Relations, such as key financial presentations and, contribution to the annual report (working closely with the newly hired head of the Investor Relations department)
Trade Show activities with presentations by key executives (executed in conjunction with the Marcom Group)
(Industry) analyst relations
Developing a Brand Strategy including the program to launch a company-wide initiative
Thought Leadership activities, such as articles, op eds, and participation in industry-wide forums
International Public Relations liaison (over 40% of revenues come from abroad)
Internal Communications
Web Site content contributor and monitoring the site for appropriate corporate communications messaging
Experience/Skills/Personal Characteristics most desired are:
Minimum 10-years PR experience with demonstrated leadership and strategic capabilities;
High Tech, Business to Business experience is essential
Knowledge of the telecommunications industry is a definite advantage
High Energy and willing to "get the job done" with enthusiasm, whatever is needed.
Hands on doer, effective self-manager, able to prioritize, remain focused and demonstrate results
Flexibility to shift gears quickly as major company events impact communications activities
Emphasis on getting the job done, with the confidence that recognition and greater opportunity will follow excellent performance
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, flat organization
Stretch potential to grow into a broader role as the company expands
Experience and/or interest in international operations
Fluency in a second language is helpful
Team Player, collaborator, yet capable of effectively working on her/his own
A "business thinker" with the ability to connect communications programs with marketing and company objectives
Compensation: Flexibility regarding the level of the incumbent affords a broad range, approximately from $110k-$140k base salary with stock options, bonus potential and excellent benefits. A relocation program is available if needed.
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Sony vs. Apple
July 13, 2006
Allowing Apple to take over the music throne is inexcusable. I have long admired Sony and remember when they were the company changing the way the world listened to music. The question is, will they ever regain the throne? In my opinion it will be a very tough and long road to even gain half of Apple's iPod market share.Then again, there was a time we thought Apple was down for the count. Here is Tom's take on the matter. What's your opinion?
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It Was A Race
July 13, 2006
From the moment the red-eye flight landed this morning, I tried my best to get to the hotel quickly. I thought there was a chance I could get some sleep in an actual bed before my presentation. After the luggage arrived at baggage claim I dove out the door and got the first cab in the line. The cab driver found the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel in no time flat. I proceeded to check in and when I got to the desk the person on the other side asked me to wait and then went to the back office for about five minutes.
I kept thinking about how valuable this sleep time was and was very anxious. When she came back she assigned me to a room on the lowest floor. Dave Rodriguez who was traveling with me was upgraded to a suite on what apparently is the penthouse of the hotel. I guess we know who has pull at TMC.
But room location is of little consequence as I reasoned I would get even more sleep as my room was very close to the lobby. Every second counts I thought. Of course I asked for two wake up calls and planned on some much needed R&R which would have totaled about 60-90 minutes.
When I got to the room I tried to hang my suitcase which is one of these garment bags that allows you to hang suits, etc inside of it. Unfortunately the closet was too small to accommodate the suitcase but I persisted.
Then I proceeded to unzip the suitcase and all of a sudden the zipper jammed. Not good I thought. Of course with limited sleep I kept tugging and tugging hoping to get the zipper unstuck.
After a while the zipper decided it wasn't going anywhere and the zipped part began to unzip on its own. I noticed there was a secondary zipper behind the first stuck zipper.
At this point I decided to move the patient to the bed where I could operate more carefully.
Then my brain kicked in. I figured today is my birthday and my luck has to be better. This garment bag was old anyway -- perhaps it is time to buy a new one. I wonder if the Miami Mart which is connected to this hotel sells luggage.
A quick call to the front desk confirmed tat they not only sell luggage but the have name brands at wholesale prices. Happy birthday Rich I thought.
I then decided to yank the primary zipper off the garment bag. This was a feat requiring much exertion. I figured I had nothing to lose and I could always buy another suitcase if I destroyed the suitcase in this manner. After a while it came off and the secondary zipper came to the rescue and closed perfectly.
Well as you can imagine, I was very awake after this ordeal so I called room service, ordered breakfast cancelled my wake up calls and decided to check e-mail. I couldn't log onto the hotel broadband but I am only in the hotel for a few hours anyway... Their loss I figured.
When people ask what I do I am considering telling them I am an airport inspector as I seem to spend so much of my time touring the fine airports of the world. :)
I kept thinking about how valuable this sleep time was and was very anxious. When she came back she assigned me to a room on the lowest floor. Dave Rodriguez who was traveling with me was upgraded to a suite on what apparently is the penthouse of the hotel. I guess we know who has pull at TMC.
But room location is of little consequence as I reasoned I would get even more sleep as my room was very close to the lobby. Every second counts I thought. Of course I asked for two wake up calls and planned on some much needed R&R which would have totaled about 60-90 minutes.
When I got to the room I tried to hang my suitcase which is one of these garment bags that allows you to hang suits, etc inside of it. Unfortunately the closet was too small to accommodate the suitcase but I persisted.
Then I proceeded to unzip the suitcase and all of a sudden the zipper jammed. Not good I thought. Of course with limited sleep I kept tugging and tugging hoping to get the zipper unstuck.
After a while the zipper decided it wasn't going anywhere and the zipped part began to unzip on its own. I noticed there was a secondary zipper behind the first stuck zipper.
At this point I decided to move the patient to the bed where I could operate more carefully.
Then my brain kicked in. I figured today is my birthday and my luck has to be better. This garment bag was old anyway -- perhaps it is time to buy a new one. I wonder if the Miami Mart which is connected to this hotel sells luggage.
A quick call to the front desk confirmed tat they not only sell luggage but the have name brands at wholesale prices. Happy birthday Rich I thought.
I then decided to yank the primary zipper off the garment bag. This was a feat requiring much exertion. I figured I had nothing to lose and I could always buy another suitcase if I destroyed the suitcase in this manner. After a while it came off and the secondary zipper came to the rescue and closed perfectly.
Well as you can imagine, I was very awake after this ordeal so I called room service, ordered breakfast cancelled my wake up calls and decided to check e-mail. I couldn't log onto the hotel broadband but I am only in the hotel for a few hours anyway... Their loss I figured.
When people ask what I do I am considering telling them I am an airport inspector as I seem to spend so much of my time touring the fine airports of the world. :)
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