Neil Kalidas

Selling and project management of multi-media 360 advertising campaigns and branded content solutions across titles such as Time Out GCC, Shortlist Dubai, GQ Middle East, Esquire Middle East, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Ahlan!, Hello Middle East, Cosmopolitan Middle East, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Arabian Business and Conde Nast Traveller Middle East.

This involved creative content marketing, print advertising, targeted online and social media campaigns, mobile, video & tablet solutions, vlogs, awards sponsorships, creating social media & influencer marketing strategies, outdoor and event led executions across the GCC.

Assisting the management of all regional creative solutions business and the main point of contact for all regional / independent based agencies / direct clients

Leading a small team in developing new products and initiatives that strengthen the Telegraph’s position in the content solution marketplace

Managing short - to long-term creative partnerships, developing content strategies and media plans, providing performance updates, reporting P&Ls and forecasting budgets to senior stakeholders within the business

Part-responsible for the team delivery of a £2.5 million 2016 budget

Liaising with the picture desk and video teams, project management, research and SEO data insight,
commercial editorial, compliance, design, display, ad operations and web production to ensure successful campaign delivery

Supporting the multi-media display sales team on new business briefs/pitches and Keynote presentations

Identifying and pro-actively pitching new ideas for creative solutions/display business

Attending industry awards and networking events, and entertaining clients both during and outside of working hours