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Vicki L.

Elevating Brands, Powering Startups | From Concept to Global Recognition

Vicki Lyon shines as an award-winning B2C marketer, brand builder, and digital strategist with a passion for propelling cause-focused organizations to new heights. With her venture, Sophisticated Cocktail Co., she transformed a nascent idea into a distinguished brand, clinching shelf space in major Australian retailers and nabbing awards for innovation. Her expertise extends to mentoring purpose-led startups across ANZ and APAC, where she deploys her skills in go-to-market strategies, digital media, content, and social media to ensure founders launch and scale with impact. Vicki's career narrative showcases a blend of visionary leadership, impactful brand storytelling, and strategic digital prowess, making her a beacon for anyone eager to craft compelling brand narratives and achieve scalable growth.
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Experience

Jul 2024 — Present
Brandkind Community

Brandkind Community

Start up Business Mentor

Brandkind Community is a social enterprise focused on strategic branding for smaller social enterprises and charities.

Oct 2020 — Sep 2024
Sophisticated Cocktail Co

Sophisticated Cocktail Co

Business Owner

Sophisticated Cocktail Co offers ready-to-drink cocktails in eco-friendly packaging with a focus on sustainability.

Jan 2020 — Jan 2021
Servicely.ai

Servicely.ai

Fractional Chief Marketing Officer

  • Developed and executed go-to-market Marketing and PR strategy for Servicely.ai including market research, segmentation, positioning, and digital media execution.
  • Led website design, content strategy roll-out, social media marketing, SEO management, and product placement strategy.
  • Achieved a significant increase in brand visibility and engagement, resulting in a 30% growth in customer acquisition and retention.
Jan 2018 — Feb 2020

Self Employed

Growth Marketing, Commercialisation, Go to Market , Digital Media, Brand strategy

  • Creating and delivering course material across APAC for Marketing Magazine Singapore for Brands, Agencies and Publishers on Programmatic Advertising for beginners and advanced buyers.
  • Tailoring specific training material for in-house teams, and for training institutions.
  • Advisor and Consultant to several high profile Marketers, Media Owners, Agencies, Technology Vendors and Start-ups, specialising in Digital media review, Adtech review and selection, Market Expansion, Social Media Marketing, and Investor pitching.
Jan 2016 — Apr 2018
Telstra

Telstra

Director - Ad Tech Digital Transformation Asia Pac and Japan

  • Led the evaluation of Digital media Advertising technology platforms for Telstra, resulting in the acquisition of a video ad server Video Plaza and a video content delivery platform Ooyala,
  • Collaborated with major broadcaster and media companies like Telstra, Hotstar India, Viacom18, and StarHub to implement these platforms and help them effectively monetise their digital audiences.
  • Helped customers transition from traditional TV to digital screens, reclaiming TV dollars in the digital world.
Jul 2014 — Dec 2015
Site Tour

Site Tour

Chief Commercial Officer

  • Led the evangelization of a disruptive product to global DOOH vendors and programmatic buyers, resulting in successful integrations with major players and expansion to international markets.
  • Implemented key technology and commercial partnerships to revolutionize the way DOOH is bought and sold.
  • Spearheaded the concept of using programmatic buying to transform the traditional OOH industry.
Jan 2013 — Jul 2014
Telstra

Telstra

VP Ad Tech and Digital

  • Led evaluation of Ad Tech businesses in the ecosystem, focusing on video and programmatic to build a comprehensive Video strategy for Telstra media.
  • Identified M&A, investment, and JV opportunities, leading to successful acquisitions of Ooyala and VideoPlaza.
  • Executed transactions to completion and successfully integrated platforms, enhancing Telstra's position in the Video Software space.
Jul 2011 — Jan 2013
SpotXchange

SpotXchange

Managing Director

  • Established and managed SpotXchange APAC operations, including setting up Australian entity and recruiting local staff.
  • Managed P&L, set yearly revenue quota, and established partnerships and revenue streams for Video DSP's and Publishers in Australia, SE Asia, and Japan.
Aug 2007 — Jul 2011

Tribal Fusion (Division of Exponential)

Director business development - Australia

Tribal Fusion (Division of Exponential) is a company specializing in digital and ad network solutions.

  • Launched the first international Ad network in Australia, leading market penetration and brand establishment.
  • Developed strong relationships with digital media agencies to enhance market presence and revenue generation.
  • Successfully maximized revenue from top ad agencies and clients by building relationships with key media professionals.
  • Set revenue quotas and established business with local industry bodies, optimizing regional growth.
Feb 2006 — Jul 2007

Vogue and Taste.com.au

National Advertising Manager

Vogue and Taste.com.au is a company specializing in integrated advertising solutions across luxury and FMCG sectors.

  • Led the commercialization of online properties including Vogue.com.au, enhancing brand integration with print campaigns.
  • Created and executed innovative advertising strategies for luxury and FMCG clients, optimizing cross-channel engagement.
  • Successfully positioned online platforms as integral parts of clients' advertising campaigns, driving higher engagement.
  • Cultivated relationships with luxury brand clients, enhancing Vogue's online advertising offerings and market presence.