Melinda Chandler
About Melinda Chandler
Melinda Chandler serves as the Head of Branded Content & Special Projects at Condé Nast, overseeing initiatives for House & Garden and The World of Interiors. With extensive experience in marketing and public relations, she has held various leadership roles in notable companies throughout her career.
Current Role at Condé Nast
Melinda Chandler serves as the Head of Branded Content & Special Projects for House & Garden and The World of Interiors at Condé Nast. She has held this position since 2017, overseeing a team dedicated to achieving revenue targets through branded content and special projects. Her role encompasses multiple platforms, including print, digital, social media, online, live events, and licensing. She collaborates closely with advertising sales teams to promote branded content initiatives to clients across various consumer sectors.
Previous Experience in Marketing and PR
Before her current role, Melinda Chandler worked in various marketing and public relations positions. She was the Marketing & PR Director at Roche Bobois from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that, she served as Account Director at Caro Communications for one year in 2016. Her earlier roles include Account Manager and Copywriter at EMG from 1993 to 1994 and Account Director at Publicis Advertising from 1994 to 2000. Additionally, she worked as a PR Consultant for QuickStep PR from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Qualifications
Melinda Chandler holds a Master of Arts in Arts Management from Birkbeck, University of London, where she studied from 2004 to 2006. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Modern Languages and Politics from London South Bank University, completing her studies from 1987 to 1991. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing branded content and special projects.
Client Relationship Management
In her current and previous roles, Melinda Chandler has focused on nurturing long-term relationships with key clients. She is actively involved in pitching complex proposals to senior clients, including Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Executive Officers, and Managing Directors, as well as their advertising agencies. This aspect of her work is crucial for ensuring the successful implementation of projects.
Tenure at Condé Nast Publications
Melinda Chandler has a history with Condé Nast Publications, having worked in various capacities. She served as Promotions Director from 2000 to 2007 and briefly as Ad Director in 2008. Her extensive experience within the organization has contributed to her current leadership role in branded content and special projects.