Ted Morgan
Missoula County,Montana
Summary
Dynamic marketing leader with a proven track record in brand development and strategic partnerships, including high-profile collaborations and sponsorship deals. Expert in project management and negotiation, and success growing brands into major retail spaces. Specialize in leveraging social media for storytelling and brand messaging, driving unparalleled growth and visibility.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Consultant
Self-Employed
Missoula, MT
01.2019 - Current
- Consult small and midsize brands in business development and marketing initiatives
- Heavy focus on collaboration and product development
- Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends and inform strategic decisionmaking.
- Grown multiple mom and pop brands to big retail, including Walmart, Scheels & Ace Hardware.
Founder/CEO
Merger Sports
Dallas, TX
03.2019 - 02.2025
- Founder of Merger Sports a marketing agency focusing on sponsorship and collaboration for athletes
- Conducted millions in sponsorship deals for UFC Champions such as Sean O’Malley, Nick Diaz, Tony Ferguson and more.
- Full time management of Kai Stewart, BKFC Champion.
- Clio Shortlist Winner (Dr Dabber)
Head of Collaborations
The Moret Group-Sprayground
New York, NY
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Headed collaborative marketing and licensing for Sprayground backpacks
- Collaborations include: NASCAR, NFL, NBA, Viacom, University of Georgia, Peloton, Alvin Kamara, Marcelo (Real Madrid) and Buzz Aldrin.
- Collaborations gained exclusive retail partnerships in the likes of Saks 5th Ave, Harrods and more.
Associate
21 Sports & Entertainment
07.2017 - 02.2018
- Learned how to conduct sponsorship deals with high value sports properties
- Clients included The Olympic Games, World Cup, NASCAR & more.
Education
Bachelor - Political Science
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX06.2017
Skills
- Project management (A-Z)
- Brand messaging (creative marketing)
- Social media management
- Storytelling
- Leader
- Conversion rate optimization
Additional Information
- Youngest Councilman in Missoula County, Montana.
- Division I Tennis Player (Lafayette College) & 5.0 Pickleball Player.
- Hobbies: gardening, hunting, fly-fishing, community service.
Timeline
Founder/CEO
Merger Sports
03.2019 - 02.2025
Marketing Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2019 - Current
Head of Collaborations
The Moret Group-Sprayground
02.2018 - 02.2020
Associate
21 Sports & Entertainment
07.2017 - 02.2018
Bachelor - Political Science
Southern Methodist University