- Description
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David Yakir is an entrepreneur and creative business strategist in the media, entertainment and digital marketing space. He founded and led one of the first successful new media and marketing companies (Blue Marble), winning several of the industry's top awards. In 1999 Blue Marble was acquired by the Publicis Group as David moved to WPP's Y&R and Wunderman as its first global Chief Digital Officer. He has sat on the boards of two advertising holding companies as well as the digital consultant on the presidents' council of the American Museum of Natural History.
His role in the industry led to invitations to both Buckingham Palace and the White House. Recently he created The Podgeist Company whose mission is to produce and unite podcasters, sponsors, and guests whose stories benefit the communities that listen. Since 2014 he has hosted the I Heart Radio broadcast and podcast "Yak About Today" dedicated to the Baby-Boomers and the generation that is reinventing aging.
- Industries
- Marketing & advertising Media & production Public relations & communications
Recent projects
A New podcasting company dedicated to cause based organizations.
The Podgeist Company is a startup. The Podgeist Company’s mission is to utilize the podcasting platform to maximize the reach, communication and impact of cause-related organizations and businesses whose fundamental values are dedicated to a stronger, healthier and more cohesive community. The podGeist Company uniquely distinguishes itself from others in the podcasting and video space by focusing on caused-based institutions and the development of their educational, curriculum, awareness and fundraising programs. We use a unique plagorm we call ASPIRE to help amplify our partners’ voices in education others and improving quality of life across the local, national, and global communities they serve. Below represents some or all of the activities the student/interns will participate in. Go To Market Strategy Developing assets Developing Target Lists They will develop the Marketing Strategy and implementation which will include Newsletters Webinars Social strategies In addition, they will be given the chance to work with podcasters in developing their podcasts working with the podcasting to assess their technology needs Recording hardware/software working with the hosting platform Working with the team to develop. The content The format Editing Publishing SALES 2 Teams of Three - Ongoing. Start ASAP.
Create a new podcasting company dedicated to cause based organizations.
The Podgeist Company is a startup. The Podgeist Company’s mission is to utilize the podcasting platform to maximize the reach, communication and impact of cause-related organizations and businesses whose fundamental values are dedicated to a stronger, healthier and more cohesive community. The podGeist Company uniquely distinguishes itself from others in the podcasting and video space by focusing on caused-based institutions and the development of their educational, curriculum, awareness and fundraising programs. We use a unique plagorm we call ASPIRE to help amplify our partners’ voices in education others and improving quality of life across the local, national, and global communities they serve.
Create a new podcasting company dedicated to cause based organizations.
The Podgeist Company is a startup. The Podgeist Company’s mission is to utilize the podcasting platform to maximize the reach, communication and impact of cause-related organizations and businesses whose fundamental values are dedicated to a stronger, healthier and more cohesive community. The podGeist Company uniquely distinguishes itself from others in the podcasting and video space by focusing on caused-based institutions and the development of their educational, curriculum, awareness and fundraising programs. We use a unique plagorm we call ASPIRE to help amplify our partners’ voices in education others and improving quality of life across the local, national, and global communities they serve.