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Magid Names John Rood As Chief Brand & Communications Officer

PRIVATEApr 10, 2024•about 2 years ago

Position

Chief Brand And Communications Officer

Company

Magid

John Rood
MinneapolisConsultingSocial Media

Description

Magid has announced the appointment of John Rood as Chief Brand & Communications Officer (CBCO). With more than 25 years of expertise as a marketing leader with top entertainment brands, Rood will be serving as a member of Magid's executive leadership team, reporting directly to CEO Brent Magid. He will oversee brand strategy, product marketing, corporate communications, sales support, and events.

Company Information

Company

Magid

Location

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

Magid is a strategy and consulting firm that helps companies make better decisions and put them into practice. For more than six decades, our courageous thinking has helped hundreds of brands worldwide become an essential part of peoples’ lives – making and sustaining category leaders. With a human-centered approach grounded in psychological and social principles, we leverage years of experience, perspective and foresight to help clients win.

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