Matthew Deighton

About Matthew Deighton

I\'m an experienced relationship builder who is passionate about connecting the right people together. Everyone has unique skills and will be the happiest when they connect with the right people, and I want to help that happen.

Experience

1. Head of Marketing Communications

   LVT (LiveView Technologies)

   Dec 2022 — Present · Orem, UT, US

   Oversee all aspects of internal and external communications, including media relations, public relations, crisis communications, award submissions, speaker submissions, and employee communications- Develop and execute strategic communications plans that align with the company\'s overall business objectives- Build and run the media relations and crisis communications programs- Write and edit press releases, company-wide emails, and other communications materials. Manage employee review sites and respond on behalf of the company- Develop and maintain relationships with key customer PR contacts, media outlets, and industry influencers- Monitor industry trends and developments and provide insights to relevant parties- Provide communications support for new product launches, events, and other initiatives- Work with partners on high-level initiatives to promote the brand and build relationships- Track and report successes in social media, PR, and customer advocacy- Build and run the internal communications program- Oversee internal company voice and enable cross-departmental collaboration to reduce internal friction and help the company align execution across all departments- Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent messaging and branding across all channels- Build and run the thought leadership program- Work with executives and company experts for thought leadership speaking opportunities and industry publications- Build and run the thought leadership program with subject matter experts and executives as spokespeople- Build the social media program and manage the team ongoing- Manage the company\'s social media presence and engage with customers and stakeholders online- Train and assist spokespeople in national, regional, and trade publications- Act as the company spokesperson for general inquiries.

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Public Relations

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Cision
• Indesign
• Copywriting
• Newspapers
• Facebook
• Press Releases
• Strategic Communications
• Social Media
• Editing
• Social Media Marketing
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Copy Editing
• Marketing
• Corporate Communications
• Public Speaking
• Advertising
• Blogging