Will Sears

About Will Sears

Will Sears, Founder & CEO at W.Bradford, has accumulated a broad portfolio of award-winning advertising, marketing and public relations expertise across diverse industries. Will has especially deep success in bridging business strategies with data-driven, compelling content spanning traditional and digital channels. For over 15 years, Will\'s work has benefited non-profit and community organizations, consumer technology and lifestyle products, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, finance, higher education, sustainability, government, SaaS platforms and professional services. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Will and his agency serve a global roster of clients at all stages of business growth — from startup to established enterprise. It is ultimately Will’s serious, yet personable approach that continues to quickly earn clients’ trust and his team\'s respect. Through thoughtfulness, a quick wit and big-hearted ambition, Will continually delivers on his reputation as a trustworthy partner, smart risk-taker and big idea driver.

Experience

1. President & CEO

   W.Bradford

   Feb 2017 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   W.Bradford is a branding, marketing and public relations collective with a roster of leading brands and top industry talent from around the globe. Through the development of unshakeable brand strategies and narratives, W.Bradford builds effective communication from the inside out. The resulting brand experience we create for our clients and their customers unveils bold new opportunities for business growth. • Oversee all operational aspects of company I founded at age 31 • Attract and retain robust roster of national and international clients — totaling 50+ in less than three years — for retainer and project initiatives • Develop and optimize sophisticated operational processes and strategies to maximize quality, efficiency and profitability • Manage team of remote and in-person marketing professionals to execute cross-functional marketing deliverables • Serve as lead client strategist, business development director and creative director • Partner with external marketing and operations-focused vendors to ensure adherence to best practices, attract top talent, remain profitable and scale the business based on short- and long-term business objectives

Education

• Asbury University

  Bachelor of Arts, Applied Communication, Summa Cum Laude

  2004 — 2008