Andrés (A.C.) Cantú III

Principal Strategist

Established integrated marketing professional with 20 years of brand, campaign, event, operations, client, and personnel management. Digital experience includes social, email, and content marketing - paid/organic strategies - plus graphics and analytics. Familiar with marketing automation, SaaS, B2B, B2C, and business development roles.

Principal Strategist, UNM Consulting, LLC

Established July 2020

Full-service digital and communications agency offering business strategy & consultation, event, and media management.

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• Integration of competitive data and research into communications plan that increases visibility, market share, and revenue.

Director of Marketing & Promotions, Audacy Denver

February 2019 - April 2020

Direction of marketing, events, asset management, and promotional strategy for six-station radio cluster. Fiscal planning to increase audience share, listener engagement, and revenue across, while maximizing new and current partnerships. Execution of public relations strategy: broadcast, digital, social media, and internal/external business communications.

Key Accomplishments:

• Management of over 60 events between May through September that were responsible for over $1.25MM in event revenue.

• Successful rebrand of radio station (KQMT-FM) imaging, brand mission, and morning show, plus design and rollout of Entercom Denver branded vehicle fleet.

*dept. eliminated due to COVID-19 pandemic

Marketing Director, Alpha Media San Antonio

February 2016 - February 2019

Management of marketing strategies and activities, plus full P&L accountability, of five English and two Spanish radio brands to ensure ROI.

• Updated cluster processes to increase efficiency, utilize cloud computing and implement digital tools to strengthen event marketing efforts.

• Secured over $450K in yearly event revenue by executing established brand events and implementing three new events accountable for $130K in new revenue.

Sales and Premium Services Mgr, Frank Erwin Center

November 2014 - August 2015

Actively promoted the venue to generate interest in event rentals and secure sponsorship deals. Launched marketing communication campaigns integrating traditional and digital media for each event and conducted post-campaign evaluations to determine success.

Key Accomplishments:

• Expanded the product portfolio by developing and launching a new sales strategy for 24 rental luxury suites that generated $18,000 in additional revenue.

Communications & Mktg. Rep, Frank Erwin Center

June 2014 - November 2014

Managed social media accounts, marketing documents, data, and client outreach. Facilitated the execution of communication strategies for sales, promotional, and administrative initiatives, which significantly influenced revenue generation and ticket sales.

Key Accomplishments:

• Implemented a social media strategy that increased following in Facebook by 35%, Twitter by 26%, and Instagram by 112%; launched a Pinterest profile and strategy still used today.

MY WORK

Through strategic planning and a cohesive team-building approach, I have managed to get the results sought after by clients and brands. Take a look at what I’ve done in the past and contact me today.