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August 5, 2025
Richard
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Head Of Content, Creative & Content Director, Brand Creative Director
Victoria
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I'm 61, and was made redundant 4 months ago. This event has forced me to put a sharp focus on what my next 10 years will look like. My goal, In essence, is to build an off-ramp to retirement that will have me working as much as possible now, and which I then can dial back as I get older. The gap I've seen in the world of content is there is a massive focus on data and the lower funnel, and not enough on the human/brand connection required the whole way through. My vision is to be able to go into the right SME's and help them set-up the mindset, processes and systems to achieve that.
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My career goal is...
I'm 61, and was made redundant 4 months ago. This event has forced me to put a sharp focus on what my next 10 years will look like. My goal, In essence, is to build an off-ramp to retirement that will have me working as much as possible now, and which I then can dial back as I get older. The gap I've seen in the world of content is there is a massive focus on data and the lower funnel, and not enough on the human/brand connection required the whole way through. My vision is to be able to go into the right SME's and help them set-up the mindset, processes and systems to achieve that.
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Contact Information
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+61-400-915-320
Email
roverall@mac.com
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Advertising
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25 - 30 years
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