Christopher Schulz has more than 30 years of media experience, building brands, revenues and profits. He is a respected leader in city and regional publishing, as well as custom publishing for a variety of clients and industries. He has successfully grown and managed media companies in multiple markets; has created numerous print and digital products; and has helped increase revenues and entity value.

 

Experience:

Orange Coast Media, President & Publisher.

Managed a diverse portfolio of print and digital lifestyle publications in Southern California. Increased revenues and profitability by launching a custom publishing division and new publications related to the arts; design; health and cuisine.

 

Gulfshore Life, President and Publisher.

Managed Southwest Florida's largest magazine company, with more than a dozen titles and offices in Naples and Sarasota.

 

Firebrand Media, Group Publisher

Managed magazine development for a regional publisher, including lifestyle and travel magazines. Secured custom publishing contracts with Montage Hotels; Sea Island Resort; Preferred Hotels; and Loews Hotels.

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Freedom Communications, C.O.O./VP

Managed the magazine and specialty media portfolio for a Southern California Media Company. Categories served included luxury lifestyle; design; tourism; international business; alternative lifestyles and the Hispanic markets. 

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Reed Travel Group/Ziff-Davis (U.S. and Switzerland)  

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Worked for the world's leading travel trade publisher in a variety of roles; Managing Director Europe; Group Publisher; Associate Publisher; International Advertising Director

 

Education

Ithaca College, B.A.

Stanford University, Organizational Development/Finance

Warwick University (U.K.) International Management

 

Languages: 

English, Spanish, French