Work Stuff

  • About Blake

    20-year track record in media, communications, marketing & talent relations. I have built teams from the ground up to create scalable new programs that impact core business metrics. I have ample experience in communications, internal and external, as well as a deep understanding of how to promote cross-functionality between the newsroom, production, sales, marketing, and executives.

  • Global Director @ ClimaTech (current)

    Serving as Global Director of the inaugural ClimaTech conference in Boston. ClimaTech provides an opportunity for me to expand into another field–one with revolutionary climate and business solutions at its core.

    I help grow and nurture our burgeoning business, including managing over 30 commercial and earned partnerships. I manag multiple teams of marketers, designers, external agencies, and production teams. Responsible for global audience development.

  • The Entertainment Community Fund (2022)

    Communications/Marketing/Advertising leader for The Actors Fund’s transformation into the Entertainment Community Fund and the launch of its Essentials capital campaign.

    The Fund is the country’s leading human services organization that addresses the unique needs of people who work in performing arts and entertainment.

  • VP Marketing @ Advertising Week (2016-2017)

    Reconfigured new marketing and communication efforts for four global editions. Launched the acclaimed “Great Minds Think Unalike” campaign.

    Led kick-off of LATAM collaborative with Mayor Miguel Ángel Mancera of Mexico City and Grupo Expansión, Mexico’s largest media owner.

  • Editor in Chief @ Playbill (2009-2016)

    -Content leader across all media, print and digital. 8-year track record of YOY online growth. Built video production and social programs from the ground up.

    -Built company’s new mission, core values, culture, and vision for the future.

    -Led team of 20+ full-time and freelance contributors

    -Managed large-scale projects and global events for the brand to connect and motivate passionate fans. Including series of international Broadway-themed cruises and the inaugural BroadwayCon (6K attendees).

    -Creator of Playbill Pride: (Est. 2013) Now an annual industry-wide endeavor that combines multimedia content, advertiser-supported initiatives, merchandise, live events, and celebrity engagement speaking to LGBTQ issues and the theater.

    -Led 360 marketing campaigns and all customer-facing communications

  • Publicist @ Sunshine Sachs (2004-2009)

    Served as publicist for a diverse roster of entertainment and media clients including Barbra Streisand, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Ideal Bite (acquired by Disney).