Experience
bio
For the last 5 years Claire led the North American operations of Gleam Futures, a social media agency specializing in digital-first talent.
In her role at Gleam, Claire oversaw a team who manage a roster of Digital-First Talent. She spearheaded business development in North America, inking multi-platform branded content deals, global strategic partnerships, and influencer strategy for brands and agencies. Closely connected to her counterparts in Europe and Australia, Claire also worked across well-known international talent and brands. Gleam expands their client’s careers by successfully developing them into areas such as publishing, consumer products, and long-form content.
She moved to Los Angeles from London in 2010, joining StyleHaul, the largest multi-channel video network in the fashion and beauty space. There she developed international social talent and ran major digital content campaigns with brands such as L’Oréal, Unilever, and Gap.
Claire started her career working in-house for Benefit Cosmetics (LVMH Group) in Europe, producing global marketing projects and product launches.
In 2017, Claire joined the board of WIIM: Women in Influencer Marketing. With over 1,500 members, the group includes professional women from ad agencies, PR firms, media companies, talent agencies, social media platforms, and brands— www.iamwiim.com
consultancy SERVICES
Influencer/Talent
Overarching strategy and guidance
Conceptualization of partnerships and campaigns
Thoughtful talent identification, backed up with rational and data
Talent procurement including negotiation and deal management
Execution and coordination of talent throughout term
Follow up reporting and measurement
Influencer seeding/relationship building
Talent led brand building— product development, publishing, content,
investment opportunities
Talent/talent team introductions and connecting
Talent development and growth
Social Media
Insights and optimization for all major platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat,
YouTube, Twitch, TikTok) plus Chinese specific platforms (Weibo, WeChat, Alibaba, Douyin).
Paid media
Content strategy and development
Marketing and Branding
Brand identity and positioning
Networking events
Product launches
Copywriting and pitch decks
Case studies and research studies
Direction on digital trends and niches
Business Development
Strategic partnerships
B2B connections and introductions
Advice and guidance on marketing budget spend and allocation
Recommendations for new revenue models/opportunities
Evaluate and execute RFPs and leads
Research and development projects. Competitor analysis.