Keith Davidsen
About Keith Davidsen
Keith Davidsen is the Director of Public Relations & Marketing at IDW Publishing in San Diego, California, with extensive experience in sales and marketing roles within the comic book industry.
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Keith Davidsen holds the position of Director, Public Relations & Marketing at IDW Publishing. Based in San Diego, California, he leads strategic communications and marketing initiatives for the company.
Work at IDW Publishing
At IDW Publishing, Keith Davidsen oversees public relations and marketing strategies to enhance the company's brand and drive engagement. His role involves managing media relations, developing marketing campaigns, and coordinating promotional activities to elevate the company's profile within the comic book industry.
Previous Roles and Experience
Keith Davidsen has an extensive background in sales and marketing. Between 2012 and 2017, he served as Director of Sales and Marketing at Dynamite Entertainment in Cockeysville, MD. Prior to that, he held the same role at Avatar Press from 2010 to 2012 in Rantoul, IL. From 2005 to 2010, he was the Brand Manager at Diamond Comic Distributors. Additionally, he worked as an Admissions Counselor at Hartwick College from 2004 to 2005 and spent seven years as an Editor at Sirius Entertainment.
Education and Expertise
Keith Davidsen earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature/Letters from Gettysburg College, completing his studies between 1996 and 1999. His academic background has equipped him with strong communication skills, essential for his roles in public relations and marketing.
Industry Contributions
Keith Davidsen has been a regular contributor to Bleeding Cool, producing articles for the trade magazine and news website. He also managed booth set-up, sales, and fan/media relations at around 20 comic conventions annually, conducted interviews with creators, and facilitated dialogue between artists and journalists. Additionally, he developed sales newsletters and managed promotional activities through distributor marketing channels.