Chris Rapp
Brand Partnerships Consultant - Disney Advertising Sales Entertainment Brand Solutions @The Walt Disney Company
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WORK HISTORY
Brand Partnerships Consultant - Disney Advertising Sales Entertainment Brand Solutions @The Walt Disney Company
New York, NY, US
Aug 2022-Aug 2024 / Jan 2026-PresentDrive high-impact, cross-platform brand partnerships across Disney’s premier live events and entertainment properties, including the Oscars, CMA Awards, GRAMMYS®, and New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Lead the development and execution of integrated sponsorship programs spanning linear, streaming, digital, and social platforms, contributing to over $25M in revenue. Partner closely with clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders—from Ad Sales to production teams—to craft compelling go-to-market strategies, deliver seamless campaign execution, and optimize performance through data-driven insights.
EDUCATION
NYU Stern School of Business
MBA Coursework
Trinity College-Hartford
BS, Computer Science/History
ABOUT CHRIS RAPP
I bring brands into the cultural conversation.With over 20 years of experience at the intersection of commerce and creativity, I specialize in connecting Fortune 500 brands with iconic entertainment, sports, and news properties. My career is defined by a simple goal: driving massive consumer engagement through high-impact, revenue-generating integrated marketing campaigns.From navigating the complexities of global theatrical blockbusters to executing award-winning late-night integrations, I bridge the gap between creative vision and measurable business results.Core Expertise:• Strategic Leadership: Building high-performing teams and managing multi-stakeholder collaborations.• Integrated Marketing: Multi-platform strategy across Social (TikTok, IG), Digital, Streaming, and Linear Broadcast.• Creative Problem Solving: Transforming complex brand challenges into \"best-in-class\" content solutions.• Revenue Growth: Cultivating long-term, multi-million dollar partnerships with global brands.Select Career Highlights:• The Colbert Report / Wheat Thins: Supervised the Cannes Golden Lion-winning integration, embedding the brand into the cultural zeitgeist.• The Lord of The Rings / Air New Zealand: Spearheaded a global promotional campaign featuring movie-themed plane wraps for The Return of the King.• Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve / Kia: Led the high-profile sponsorship for the #1 rated New Year’s Eve program in the U.S.• NBCNews.com / Facebook: Executive lead on \"Hometown Favorites,\" a custom digital series highlighting small business resilience during the Covid-19 pandemic.• Bar Rescue / Diageo: Directed a multi-season partnership that delivered a documented lift in brand awareness and affinity.I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to create the next \"must-see\" cultural moment.
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