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Kimberly Davis (Marketer)

Kimberly Davis is a marketing expert, author, journalist, business mentor, and “one of the greatest female speakers in the UK,” according to Rene Carayol (BBC Presenter & CEO of The Inspired Leaders Network).

Originally from New York, Kimberly moved to London in 2004 and set up Sarsaparilla Marketing. Here, she pioneered the philosophy of "Marketing Purification" ™ – the process of making more money with less by detoxing wasted marketing and protecting companies from marketing cowboys known as The Flash, Fluff and Fakers ™.

She is currently the monthly marketing columnist for Talk Business Magazine in the UK and will release her first marketing book with Harriman House Publishing in 2012/2013.

She has also created numerous products to help small businesses succeed including a “Social Media for Business” DVD, and The Marketing Magnetism Method™ – a complete 10-step DIY home study programme that helps businesses attract more clients, money, and time.

In addition to owning Sarsaparilla, Kimberly is an international speaker. She has shared stages with Sir Richard Branson, Lord Sugar, and more at major venues such as the O2 Arena. She is one of the only speakers with professional performance qualifications.

Kimberly is also known from [|The Apprentice] Series 5, where she quickly gained the reputation as "the nicest candidate ever" (The Guardian) and was highly praised by Robert Senior (CEO, Saatchi and Saatch), Nikki Crumpton (CSO, McCann Erickson) and Mary Portas (CEO, Yellow Door and TV’s marketing expert).

EARLY CAREER

Kimberly’s entrepreneurial spirit blossomed early. By 14, she was interviewing celebrities such as Andre Agassi for her local newspaper. While obtaining three university degrees (Business, Music & Theatre), she worked as the Marketing Manager & On-Air presenter at WVIP radio and television station alongside television innovator, Martin Stone (creator of The Howdy Doody Show).

At 22, Kimberly's writing and communication skills led her to become the youngest instructor to teach at New York City University. She taught "Writing For Mass Media" and was highly acclaimed by the head of the department for her unique style of instruction and high level of achievement with the students.

During her 20+ year professional career, she has worked on several high profile projects including The VH-1 Vogue Fashion Awards, Garth Brooks: Live in Central Park, The Hangar at The O2 Arena, and many more. She pioneered The Manhattanville Music Business Conference, was the Marketing Director for several of the largest New York City radio stations, and wrote for music magazine, The Inside Connection, for more than 10 years.

She has worked with A-list celebrities through to senior decision makers at companies such as Volkswagen, Deutche Bank, Procter and Gamble, Royal Bank of Scotland, and more.

CarmenSalerno (talk) 14:10, 3 July 2012 (UTC)