Robert Cleary
About Robert Cleary
Robert Cleary serves as the Senior Director of Media at RingCentral, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in media strategy, having held various leadership roles at notable companies including OMD USA, Grey | Beyond Interactive, and Goodby Silverstein & Partners.
Work at RingCentral
Robert Cleary has served as the Senior Director of Media at RingCentral since 2013. In this role, he oversees all media strategies and executions for the company. He managed the media and advertising aspects of RingCentral's IPO and launched the company's first-ever brand campaign. His responsibilities include handling sports sponsorships across major leagues, including partnerships with teams such as the San Francisco Forty-Niners and Golden State Warriors.
Previous Experience in Media Strategy
Before joining RingCentral, Robert Cleary held several significant positions in media strategy. He worked at OMD USA as Associate Director of Strategy for 11 months in 2011. Prior to that, he was the Associate Media Director at Grey | Beyond Interactive from 2002 to 2005. His experience also includes roles at Gyro International as SVP, Media Director, and at Mediasmith as V.P., Media Director, where he contributed to various media initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Robert Cleary studied at Pepperdine University, where he gained foundational knowledge in media and advertising. His expertise encompasses media management, advertising strategy, and brand awareness growth. He has achieved double-digit growth in both unaided and aided brand awareness during his career.
Sports Sponsorship Management
In his role at RingCentral, Robert Cleary is responsible for managing sports sponsorships, which include partnerships with prominent teams in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. His portfolio includes collaborations with the San Francisco Forty-Niners, Golden State Warriors, and Oakland A's, as well as naming rights for the Oakland Coliseum. These sponsorships play a crucial role in enhancing the brand's visibility and engagement.
Career Timeline
Robert Cleary's career spans several key positions in media management. He began as a Media Supervisor at Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising from 1995 to 1996, followed by a Senior Media Manager role at Goodby Silverstein & Partners from 1996 to 1999. He continued to build his expertise at GyroHSR as Media Director from 2010 to 2011 and at Gyro International from 2006 to 2009 as SVP, Media Director.