Rob Keyes

CEO

Canada19 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led editorial direction for industry-leading publications.
Expert in business development and brand strategy.
Strong background in PR and event management.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in the entertainment and tech industries with a strong focus on digital media.

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Skills

Core Skills

Public RelationsEditingContent ManagementBusiness Development

Other Skills

PRWritingManagementDesignEvent PlanningReviewingManagingMarketingProgrammingSocial MediaWebsite BuildingCreative WritingResearchAnalysisWebmaster Services

About

Rob has worked in founding, building, managing, writing, editing, social media, PR, event planning, marketing, e-commerce, programming, sales and logistics, analysis, corporate partnerships and business development. He currently runs the entertainment division for Valnet, Inc. including industry-leading publications Screen Rant and CBR. With a Masters degree in Economics and other studies in finance, marketing and computer programming, Rob's true passions are found in in the entertainment and tech industries. Specialties: Branding, Business Development, New Initiative Creation, SEO, Social Media Strategy, Project Management, Networking, Interviews and Event Planning, Writing, Editing, Marketing, Public Relations, Analytics, Organic Growth for Online Businesses.

Experience

19 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

7 yrs

Average Tenure

13 yrs 8 mos

Current Experience

Screen rant

2 roles

Director of Brand, PR, and Editorial

Promoted

Apr 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 1 mo

Editorial Director & Head of PR

Sep 2008 – Apr 2016 · 7 yrs 7 mos

PR, Editing, Writing, Management, Design, Event Planning
Managing, editing and publishing articles from an international team of professional writers; Networking with talent agencies and studio PR; Conducting interviews and organizing events with industry talent; Search engine optimization.

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Comic book resources

Editorial Director

Apr 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 1 mo · Canada

Valnet

Editorial Director & Publisher - ScreenRant

Jan 2015 – Present · 11 yrs 4 mos · Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Failcube

Creator

Sep 2012 – Present · 13 yrs 8 mos

Interview, reviews, vlogs, events and gameplay videos at http://www.youtube.com/failcube

Wmi

Associate Planning Manager

Apr 2010 – Mar 2011 · 11 mos · Mississauga, Ontario

Promoted within months to manager of a team of analysts for Winners and Homesense store operations, research, analysis and planning.

Game rant

Founder and Editor-in-Chief

Sep 2009 – Apr 2015 · 5 yrs 7 mos

Built and launched GameRant website with devs, created content plans, social media and events strategy, editorial and ethics guidelines, and recruited and trained editorial team, alongside industry relationships from the ground up setting it on the path to becoming one of the world's largest video game digital publications.
Writing, Editing, Reviewing, Managing, Marketing, Programming, Social Media, PR, Event Planning, Business Development

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Grant’s mailing services inc.

E-Commerce Project Lead

Jan 2008 – Jan 2009 · 1 yr

Creating/Customizing online store and inventory system for clients; Budgeting/Quoting to form estimates for clients; Website maintenance and editing, graphics work; E-Commerce software testing, industry research; Presenting project and application to board of executives.

Ontario pork

Sales and Logistics

Apr 2006 – Sep 2007 · 1 yr 5 mos · Guelph, Ontario

Entry of information into US FDA’s Prior Notice Website; Assist with Contract issue and expiry; Communicate and organize logistics information with transporters and producers using HAMS database program; Assist with maintaining pricing, grading data and statistical information.