David Roemer

About David Roemer

Co-founder and CEO of Ideas United, a creative studio building a better future. That’s a fancy way of saying we help tell stories with organizations and people we believe in. Based in Atlanta, our core team collaborates alongside a global creative community to make meaningful work that’s scalable to our partners’ needs, always fresh, and leaves a lasting impact. Founded on the belief that everyone has a story to tell, we’ve grown from a fledgling band of creators and innovators to partnering with some of the most influential brands, nonprofits, and universities in the world. With a range of expertise across disciplines, we specialize in original and branded content creation, campaign development and execution, and in-person and virtual event production. Together, we’re changing the way stories are told.

Experience

1. CEO and Co-founder

   Ideas United

   May 2003 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Built a turnkey solution to provide leading brands, universities, and nonprofits with high-quality, unforgettable content by managing an inclusive community of the top emerging content creators.Developed marketing and content creation partnerships with premier brands including Amazon, Starbucks, Apple, AT & T, Sony PlayStation, NCAA, Lenovo, Panasonic, Turner Sports, Frito-Lay, Disney, Virgin America, Turner Classic Movies, Universal Pictures, Paramount, Delta Air Lines, The History Channel, Sennheiser, The Weather Channel, Adobe, Universal Studios, Atlanta Falcons, the Oscars, PGA of America, PGA TOUR, Southern Co, The Coca-Cola Company, Google, Cannes Film Festival, and more.Developed a focus at Ideas United on universities and nonprofits, helping them raise nearly $10 billion through campaigns as well as sharing their stories to create a positive impact. Partners included the Smithsonian Institution, Emory Healthcare, Everytown for Gun Safety, Emory University, Georgia Tech, Lehigh, Clemson, American Cancer Society, Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, CARE, Defenders of Wildlife, and more. Oversaw growth of Campus Movie Fest from one event at Emory University into the world\'s largest student film festival with over student filmmakers at 100+ campuses in the US, Mexico, UK, and beyond.Created CMF Luminaries program connecting top student filmmakers with industry execs and celebs including Robert De Niro, Sir Sean Connery, Jon Landau, Elizabeth Banks, Jeff Goldblum, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson, and many more.Built a unique model for original content creation, including a partnership with Sony for the launch of the PlayStation Emerging Filmmakers Program to create the next iconic television shows, as well as partnerships with Amazon Prime Video to showcase the top short form content, with WarnerMedia and DC Universe to create unforgettable unscripted series around DC Comics, and with Gemstone Studios for a Rising Storyteller Search.

Education

• University of St Andrews

  Robert T. Jones Scholarship, Marketing and Technology

  2002 — 2003

• Emory University

  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Marketing
• Short Films
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Mobile Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Film
• Video Production
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• New Media Marketing
• Sponsorship Sales
• Speaking Engagements
• Educational Technology
• Corporate Sponsorships
• Content Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Planning
• Business Growth
• Film Production
• Rewards Programs
• Social Media
• Online Marketing
• Sponsorship Marketing
• Leadership
• Executives
• Sponsorship Strategy
• Higher Education
• Nonprofit Consulting
• Public Speaking
• Digital Media
• Sponsorship Management
• Social Networking
• Event Marketing
• Sponsorship Acquisition
• Advertising
• Youth Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Sales Growth