Ak Connor

AK Connor has a diverse work experience spanning various roles in marketing and brand management. They have worked at reputable companies such as Made Media, Brand New, Faber and Faber, Audible, Inc., Digital Detox, Spoon Agency, HarperCollins Nordic, Sveriges Radio, Google Play, and The Walt Disney Company.

At Made Media, AK Connor served as the Marketing & Engagement Lead from November 2023 onwards. Prior to that, they worked as a Brand Marketing Consultant at Brand New, where they developed strategies, positioning, messaging, and creative campaigns for various clients.

At Faber and Faber, AK Connor worked as the Head of Brand for Pagesmith, where they launched and managed a personalized poetry book platform and executed marketing strategies.

During their time at Audible, Inc., AK Connor served as the Senior Brand & Content Marketing Manager, overseeing the brand marketing and PR campaign for the launch of Audible in Sweden. They also played a pivotal role in establishing the marketing function for Audible Original Publishing.

At Digital Detox, AK Connor held the position of Senior Marketing & Communications Manager, where they developed and executed marketing and content strategies, leading to significant client growth. They also contributed to the rebranding of the agency.

Prior to that, AK Connor worked at Spoon Agency as an Account & Project Manager, managing various projects and client relationships. They also led B2B content campaigns for global client Business Sweden.

At HarperCollins Nordic, AK Connor held the roles of Key Account Manager & Ecommerce Manager, where they achieved a 100% increase in digital sales of e-books and initiated audiobook production in the Nordic region.

During their time at Sveriges Radio, AK Connor served as a Content Manager & Project Manager, overseeing digital output planning and managing cross-functional projects. They also edited content for clients such as SAS' in-flight travel magazine and website.

At Google Play, AK Connor worked as the Merchandising Manager Nordics, responsible for merchandising on Google Play stores in multiple countries. They also managed relationships with content owners and focused on localizing content across various verticals.

Lastly, AK Connor gained experience as a PR, Project Manager & Producer during their time at The Walt Disney Company, where they localized and launched Disney Store in Sweden and Denmark, managed content for Telefónica O2's Campus Party event website, and produced audio ads for Spotify's EMEA clients.

Overall, AK Connor's work experience showcases their expertise in marketing, brand management, content creation, project management, and strategic planning across various industries and companies.

🎧AK Connor has a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the University of Helsinki, which was obtained between 2002 and 2007. Afterward, 🎧AK Connor pursued a Master of Arts degree in Radio Production at Bournemouth University from 2011 to 2012. Most recently, in 2020, 🎧AK Connor completed a Mini MBA in Marketing from the Marketing Week Mini MBA program with Mark Ritson. Additionally, the Mini MBA in Marketing certification was obtained in the same year.