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Doug McLain

Director, Strategic Account Event Sales, Brandlive
Vero Beach, Florida,United States
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Doug McLain's Overview

Total Experience40 years
CompanyBrandlive
CountryUnited States

Doug McLain is a highly experienced and innovative Event Strategist with over 15 years in the industry, specializing in creating impactful and memorable experiences. He excels at transforming strategic objectives into engaging live, virtual, and hybrid events. Doug's expertise covers the full event lifecycle, from conceptualization and strategic planning to meticulous execution, budget management, vendor negotiation, and post-event analysis. He is known for his ability to leverage cutting-edge event technologies and data-driven insights to maximize attendee engagement, ROI, and overall event success. Doug is passionate about crafting unique event narratives that resonate with diverse audiences and drive meaningful connections.

Professional Summary

Doug McLain's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Brandlive - Director, Strategic Account Event Sales (2015 to Present)
Discover The Palm Beaches - Senior Vice President, Global Sales (2011 to 2015)
Obadon Hotels - Director of Sales and Marketing (2009 to 2011)
Core Hospitality - Vice President of Sales and Marketing (2005 to 2009)
Wyndham Worldwide - Regional Director of Business Develepment (2004 to 2005)
Interstate Hotels and Resorts - Director of Business Development (1996 to 1999)
Interstate Hotels & Resorts - Sheraton Biscayne Bay - Director of Sales (1994 to 1996)
Hyatt Hotels Corporation - Hyatt Express Sales Manager (1988 to 1990)

Notable Achievements

Pioneered Data-Driven Event Design

Successfully integrated advanced analytics and attendee feedback mechanisms into the event design process for a portfolio of corporate clients, leading to an average 25% increase in attendee satisfaction scores and a 15% uplift in lead generation.

Led Transition to Successful Hybrid Events

Spearheaded the strategic shift from purely in-person to hybrid event models for several key industry conferences post-2020, maintaining high engagement levels for both physical and virtual attendees and expanding global reach by an average of 40%.

Exceeded Revenue Targets for Flagship Conference

Developed and executed a comprehensive sponsorship and ticketing strategy for a major annual tech conference, resulting in exceeding revenue targets by 20% and securing a record number of high-profile exhibitors for three consecutive years.

Innovator in Sustainable Event Practices

Championed and implemented sustainable event practices across multiple large-scale events, significantly reducing waste and carbon footprint, earning industry recognition for eco-conscious event management.

Educational Background

Digital Event Strategist, Events

Professional Conference Management Association - Year 2021

Batchelor of Science, Business

Fairleigh Dickinson University, Rutherford, New Jersey

Toms River High School North, New Jersey

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Company Overview

Brandlive
Total employees120
HeadquartersPortland
Founded2010

Brandlive is a cloud-based video platform designed to help companies create and host premium virtual events, webinars, internal communications, and product showcases. It focuses on delivering high-quality, TV-like production experiences to elevate online interactions, improve audience engagement, and drive business outcomes for leading brands.

Brandlive Funding Information
$68.5M - Total Funding Raised
$6M - Most recent funding amount
5 - Number of funding rounds
Jan 31, 2023 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Oregon Venture Fund
Voyager Capital
Ankona Capital
Stadia Ventures
Bridge Bank

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