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cory / john

Brand marketer, creative strategist, and freelance photographer specializing in landscape, sport and lifestyle work. 'Relentless' - tattooed on his left arm - serves as a daily reminder to continue to explore and breakthrough creative boundaries.

"Authenticity is extremely important. Though I've gone through different styles and my overall approach and aesthetic has evolved - I put my entire self into the work. The end product is a direct representation of me, it's a part of me."

Originally by way of Colorado, Cory has spent the past 10 years moving West with stops in Scottsdale, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and most recently the Bay Area. Full circle, Cory is now back home and fully-based in Colorado!

"Moving away at 24 - away from family and friends - really challenged me. I wouldn't change that experience for anything. I think it's important to get out of your comfort zone to truly grow and experience new things. I wouldn't be the same person without those experiences - they helped shape my outlook, mentality, work ethic and creative process." 

With 15 years of professional experience at renown brands Nike, Red Bull and now Google, Cory has an extensive background in brand, strategy, product, digital, content and experiential marketing. From leading Nike's integrated efforts for Super Bowl 50, to partnership plans with NFL and Collegiate programs, to curating event experiences with world-class athletes like Neymar Jr, Cory has a strong expertise in working with top-tier clients. As a former Global Go-To-Market Strategy Lead at Google, Cory expanded his skillset to include interactive product technology, product strategy and consumer experience design within retail environments. Now, Cory is spearheading all go-to-market strategy for Hard Rock Bet where he continues to collaborate cross-functionally to design and execute high impact omni-channel marketing campaigns.

"My diverse experience in working with brands, athletes, influencers and agencies at some of the top brands in the world has constantly challenged me to think differently and to think big. I’m inspired by the creative work and talented people I've been fortunate enough to work with in the past and continue to learn from in my current role @ hard rock bet."

specialties

  • Marketing Strategy

  • Product Marketing

  • Brand Development

  • Digital Marketing

  • Content Creation

  • Creative Direction

  • Influencer Marketing

  • Consumer Insights

  • Experiential Marketing

  • Project & Budget Management

*Resume/CV available upon request*

featured work / brands

Photography has been featured throughout various global consumer and lifestyle media outlets:

  • Nike

  • Hypebeast

  • Complex

  • Highsnobiety

  • Visit California & Discover LA

  • Esquire Magazine

  • The W Hotel

  • Streetdreams Magazine

  • The Creator Class

  • Finish Line

gear

What's in the bag? (BTW - it's a Black Ember V4 modular adventure travel series bag)

  • Canon 5D MK III

  • 11-24mm f/4L, 24 - 70mm f/2.8L II, 50mm f/1.2L

  • DJI Mavic Pro w/ Polar Pro Cinema Series Filters

  • GoPro Hero 5 Black