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Strategy Sales and Marketing Consultant ~ Video Gaming ~ Competitive Analysis

Capcom began in Japan in 1979 as a manufacturer and distributor of electronic game machines. In 1983 Capcom Co., Ltd was founded and soon built a reputation for introducing cutting-edge technology and software to the video game market. Now an industry leader in the video game industry for 25 years, Capcom's legacy of historic franchises in home and arcade gaming are testaments to an unparalleled commitment to excellence. \r\n\r\nBuilding on its origins as a game machine manufacturer, Capcom is now involved in all areas of the video game industry and has offices in Tokyo, Osaka, California, England, Germany and Hong Kong.

An EXECUTIVE - LEVEL PROFESSIONAL with significant contributions to the growth of the interactive entertainment / video gaming industry, Rob Dyer successes are centered on planning / guiding businesses throughout numerous lifecycles: Product Development Sales / Marketing M&A Business Integration Change Management Brings Products to Market via Traditional & Online Retail Channels M&A ACTIVITY - Negotiated the sale of Crystal Dynamics to Eidos for $50M. Planned and oversaw the $100M sale and merger of Crave Entertainment by Handleman. ZYNGA - Developed a $100M business within two (2) years. Introduced a new division centered on building global / domestic 3rd party relationships and struck deals with 30+ developers. SONY - Captained publisher relations and contract negotiation that proved crucial for developing next-generation products. Negotiated a $30M exclusive content distribution alliance between Playstation and EA; $10M deal with Warner Bros. (Batman); $10M with Bioshock (Take Two); $5M with Assassin’s Creed (Ubisoft). EIDOS INTERACTIVE - Crafted a brand-focused and lean strategy that transformed $140M loss into $34M profit; expanded sales of Tomb Raider, Deus Ex, Legacy of Kain and Hitman. DISNEY - Negotiated multi-million dollar distribution partnerships while instituting infrastructure and budgets for new units in Asia Pacific and EMEA regions. P&L Management Marketing Automation Social Network Platforms New Product Launches Licensing App Monetization Strategic Partnerships Business Planning Competitive Analysis Strategic Planning Customer Acquisition Mergers & Acquisitions Software Development Partnerships Business Development Community Management Developer Relations Video Gaming Free 2 Play Interactive Entertainment Brand Management Promotion Distribution B2B B2C Staff Management Content Strategy Mobile Applications Mobile Ad Networks Customer Engagement Campaign Management Web Analytics Advertising Analytics