Brandon Grant-Walker

I am a senior marketing and communications executive with a trusted record of increasing revenue, driving audience growth and engagement, and cultivating strategic partnerships that align with the brand's mission and exceed business goals.

As the VP of Content Marketing and Brand Development for Simon & Schuster, a powerhouse book publisher, I lead and implement the strategic vision across e-commerce, video, social media, web, events, multicultural marketing, partnerships, email, and audience growth.

A true marketing polymath, I leverage my decades-long expertise in strategy, brand development, digital and social media, partnerships, communications, and content creation to align audiences with the ideas, people, and products that enrich their lives. This experience fuels my ability to empower teams to achieve significant revenue growth, audience expansion, and diversification and deliver award-winning campaigns across all major industries, including publishing, media, arts, culture, luxury, and entertainment.

Above all, I am a passionate storyteller, a curious human, and a skilled marketing leader.

Areas of expertise include:

  • Brand & Product Development

  • Marketing & Digital Strategy

  • Strategic Partnerships

  • Content Creation

  • Celebrity & Influencer Campaigns

  • Experiential

  • PR & Media Strategy

  • Loyalty & Membership Marketing

Executive Experience

Contact for Resume

Simon & Schuster | October 2024 - Present

VP, Content Marketing and Brand Development

Lead corporate marketing strategy for e-commerce, video, social media, web, events, multicultural marketing, strategic partnerships, email, and audience growth.

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The Moth | March 2019 - October 2024

Director of Marketing

Chief marketing executive overseeing brand marketing, communications, growth, and brand partnerships strategy for the acclaimed global storytelling nonprofit across live events, podcasts, storytelling workshops, publishing, merchandise, and membership verticals.   

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OUT magazine and The Advocate magazine (Pride Media) | April 2017 - November 2018

Director, Integrated Marketing

Oversaw brand marketing and strategy for Pride Media and its collection of brands, including OUT magazine, The Advocate, Out Traveler, and Pride.com across digital, print, and social platforms. 

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DEPARTURES magazine and CENTURION magazine (Time Inc.) | February 2014 - April 2017

Associate Director, Integrated Marketing

Senior Manager, Integrated Marketing

Spearheaded marketing partnerships for DEPARTURES and CENTURION to engage, retain, and increase membership among American Express Platinum Card and Centurion Members. 

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MANHATTAN magazine and BEACH magazine (Cumulus Media) | December 2011 - February 2014

Director of Marketing

Created dynamic marketing partnerships for MANHATTAN, BEACH, and FRONT DESK NEW YORK magazine’s clients across the fashion, music, entertainment, automotive, and finance industries.

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MIAMI magazine (Cumulus Media) | February 2007 - February 2014

Director of Marketing

Marketing Manager

Sales & Marketing Coordinator

Led all regional marketing programs and initiatives for MIAMI magazine, including directing PR outreach, cross-platform marketing programs, and strategic partnerships with like-minded organizations.