David Zimmerle: Essayist / Contributor in Fallbrook, CA

• Materially impacted sales/marketing materials (content, brand, storytelling) across seven legacy audio brands (Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, HEOS, Classé, Boston Acoustics) that resulted in more revenue growth, hyper-focused creative direction and overall brand awareness • Exemplified expertise in repositioning and rebranding Denon and Marantz globally post- acquisition to innovate and efficiently represent brand products while creating strategic content direction • Directed teams in all regions for all content initiatives which included content creation, social and digital campaigns, product launches, events and conventions • Collaborated with internal business divisions, agency partners and vendors in generating premium quality but low-cost marketing and communications materials and initiatives Career Highlights: o Spearheaded the development and implementation of content marketing/copywriting/creative strategies and initiatives which maximized growth and led to increased sales and brand awareness over 4 years

• Drove all commercial creative for “Stick to What Your Good At” brand campaign for FLY Racing—the No. 1 sponsor in Motocross—which aired nationally to wide acclaim from consumers and industry personnel • Implemented revitalized voice/tone brand guidelines for all digital/print deliverables • Directed video creative for a technologically advanced new product in the helmet category that led to 30% increased sales over competitors and elevated consumer awareness about brain health