Top Talent like Anton are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Anton Buchner

Growth Marketing Manager
Data Analyst
Content Marketing Manager
NSW, AU
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Customer Service
Management
Growth
Creative Direction
Forecasting
Brand Development
Marketing
Market Research
Prospecting
Lead Generation
Data Analysis
Ideation
Account Executive
Advising
Retail
Growth Marketing
Visual Merchandising
CRM
Digitization
Campaign Marketing
Advice
Journey Mapping
Engagement
Business Development
Consumer Behavior
Business Strategy
Marketing Analytics
Customer Analytics
Customer Experience
Customer Relationship Management
Digital Strategy
Strategy & Business Development
Content Strategy
Creative Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Experienced Marketing Strategist and Communications Specialist
With a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Sydney, I have over two decades of experience in marketing and communications strategy. As a Marketing Strategist at Front Foot Marketing, I focus on evidence-based approaches to maximize marketing results. And also get my hands dirty in the creation of communications, whether it be to input into content, design, targeting, UI/UX or brand stories. I also help optimize marketing team, technology, time and budget investments. My diverse experience has honed my expertise in brand engagement, customer segmentation, and B2B and B2C customer engagement. I'd love to hear what's keeping you up at night. Like to put me to the test and throw ideas around?

Projects

Testimonials and project list

It has been amazing to work with progressive clients. Open minded and willing to make change for the better. Whilst there's no silver bullet there are some proven principles that can be applied to drive growth. Here's what a few of my clients have said after working with me: "We spent 5+ years developing a complex e-health tool. As we prepared to go to market it was clear that we were deeply stuck in the science and technical nuances of our project and ill equipped to find a clear concise vision for our marketing plan. Front Foot Marketing guided us through a thought provoking - and at times challenging - exercise over several weeks that resulted in a very clear strategy and marketing plan for the next steps of our project. Front Foot Marketing demonstrate a unique blend of creativity, innovation alongside a keen eagerness to help and commitment to actually learn about our work and what drives our team. We are extremely satisfied with the end product. In this, I feel we gained a true partner in Front Foot Marketing; I genuinely feel they are invested in our success. Thank you for all of your help!" "After years of developing customized analytic reports, our business was drowning in numbers and analysis. Anton and the team at Front Foot Marketing consulted with our team, took the time to learn our strategy, and developed KPI's to best support and track our business in order to reach our targets. Highly recommend." "Anton is very professional, easy to work with & always willing to go above & beyond to get the best outcome for the project. A great strategist with great insights." "Anton led a very considered approach to our customer loyalty review. Their data-led insights helped to prioritise areas of focus, and clearly articulated the value this would create for the business. Highly recommend." See More

Positioning a not-for-profit in Canada

We’ve now refined the market position, purpose, mission, vision, values and brand personality. The next stage is to craft the compelling case for support document and other marketing materials. "We spent 5+ years developing a complex e-health tool. As we prepared to go to market it was clear that we were deeply stuck in the science and technical nuances of our project and ill equipped to find a clear concise vision for our marketing plan. Front Foot Marketing guided us through a thought provoking – and at times challenging – exercise over several weeks that resulted in a very clear strategy and marketing plan for the next steps of our project. Front Foot Marketing demonstrate a unique blend of creativity, innovation alongside a keen eagerness to help and commitment to actually learn about our work and what drives our team. We are extremely satisfied with the end product. In this, I feel we gained a true partner in Front Foot Marketing; I genuinely feel they are invested in our success. Thank you for all of your help!" Kaitlyn Flegg, Program Manager at The Hospital for Sick ChildrenSee More

Evolving a loyalty program of over 1.3M members

Assisted a major Australian retailer. Assessed and evolved its Customer Loyalty program, and overall approach to loyalty marketing.See More

Local business app and web ordering

Worked with local entrepreneur and manager of a specialty foods business (wholesale and retail). To assess the customer base, identify frequency of purchase and average order value, and evolve their marketing program. We split the customers into 10% value tiers, and discovered gold. The top tier purchased 9x as frequently and were 10x as valuable. We then created strategies for each of the next potential tiers. Introduced Klaviyo email marketing platform, and automated the program communication based on current product purchase, next logical product, and milestone recognitions. Game changer. See More

New student acquisition - evolving the CX

I was invited to assess the go-to-market acquisition process for a leading Australian University via Online Education Services (OES). Looking at the new student recruitment journey. OES has been at the forefront of innovative higher education solutions for more than a decade now. Partnering and collaborating with university and Vocational Education and Training (VET) partners. Their focus is to enhance the study experience and help attract new student audiences. My work involved a 15 point diagnostic that revealed significant opportunities to evolve to a more student centric approach. “I am delighted to recommend Anton, who did an outstanding job in assessing our go-to-market and student journey marketing program. Throughout the entire process, Anton demonstrated an exceptional level of expertise and dedication, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight to the project. Not only providing invaluable guidance, Anton had a great ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner when presenting findings back to the business. I would highly recommend Anton to any organisation looking for a skilled and dedicated partner to help drive their marketing initiatives forward.” Michael Smolders Executive Director, Brand & MarketingSee More

Drive growth by uniting the positioning.

Opportunity to help unify the Altius Group's positioning. Creating a common thread across their 6 core business units, spanning: * employee assistance * management programs * workplaces * mental health * disability, the NDIS * therapeutic support Now generated 3x growth from A$45M to A$150+M in 2 years See More

Harnessing advocacy by optimising journeys

Vetz Petz is an online platform connecting local vets, and pet owners, to purchase a natural supplement called Antinol - to manage joint inflammation and arthritis in cats and dogs. It's a unique natural product that gained vet endorsement via clinical trial research. Vetz Petz negotiated with vets in Japan, and then rolled out to the UK, US and Australia. Offering incentives to the vets and consumers for ongoing usage. I assessed the b2b and b2c journeys and touch points. And then identified where the current profit sat, and where the next potential growth would come from. Helped optimise the activity, content, calls to action, data capture and approach. See More

Work History

F

Marketing Strategist

Front Foot MarketingMy team and I bring an evidence based approach to strategy and planning to maximise marketing results. Helping calculate an incremental, profit based ROI. I believe that more science is needed in marketing to help create certainty in uncertain times. We can help you with: 1) Growth - identifying and enticing incremental customer value opportunities 2) Competitive Advantage - a more compelling story to create emotional connection 3) Optimisation - journeys, channels, and content With decades of brand, direct, digital, and client marketing experience, wed love to share our wisdom with you.
T

Marketing Management Consultant

TrinityP3TrinityP3 is a global marketing management consultancy. It specialises in helping clients optimize their marketing activities. TrinityP3's aim is simple. "We improve the marketing output of every single organisation that engages us". The consultancy is structured into four advisory practices: 1. Marketing Operations Consultancy. Working with marketers to improve internal structure, operations, methodologies and the development and implementation of new initiatives. 2. Marketing Supplier & Media Consultancy. Working with marketing and procurement teams across all aspects of multi-disciplinary agency roster structure, selection, value, and performance. 3. Agency Consultancy. Working with agencies to advise on positioning, marketing strategies and new business conversion. 4. Content, Speaking and Mentoring. In addition to our extensive range of free content, we are available for mentoring, writing, and speaking opportunities.
P

Senior Strategist - Consultant

PermissionFeb 2010 - Jan 2021 • 11 yrsUnlocking the power of customer permission across lifecycles. Transforming clients in a digital and data insight driven world. Establishing measurement and ROI frameworks for value based marketing.
L

Group Director

LOUDFeb 2007 - Oct 2009 • 2 yrs 9 mosIntegrated advertising and digital marketing including brand engagement evolution strategy for ING Australia
T

Director Customer Engagement

The VillageMay 2005 - Dec 2006 • 1 yr 8 mosWorked on pitch team to win the CBA account under the STW Group. Helped set up the Village - an agency hub dedicated to managing the CBA account. Managed the customer engagement unit focussing on customer segmentation, direct mail and internet strategies.
S

Group Account Director

Singleton OgilvyOneJan 2000 - Jan 2006 • 6 yrs 1 moGroup Account Director, developing successful B2B and B2C customer engagement strategies across Nestle, Purina and AGL
W

Account Director

Wunderman Cato JohnsonJan 1995 - Jan 2000 • 5 yrs 1 moManaged FOXTEL subscription TV account
F

Account Executive

Foxy Advertising P/LJan 1992 - Jan 1995 • 3 yrs 1 mo

Education

U

University of Sydney

Bachelor Economics, Economics1989 - 1992
U

University of Sydney

Bachelor of Economics, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1989 - 1992

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Experienced Marketing Strategist and Communications Specialist
With a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Sydney, I have over two decades of experience in marketing and communications strategy. As a Marketing Strategist at Front Foot Marketing, I focus on evidence-based approaches to maximize marketing results. And also get my hands dirty in the creation of communications, whether it be to input into content, design, targeting, UI/UX or brand stories. I also help optimize marketing team, technology, time and budget investments. My diverse experience has honed my expertise in brand engagement, customer segmentation, and B2B and B2C customer engagement. I'd love to hear what's keeping you up at night. Like to put me to the test and throw ideas around?

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Anton are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Anton Buchner

Growth Marketing Manager
Data Analyst
Content Marketing Manager
NSW, AU
Social Media Marketing
Advertising
Customer Service
Management
Growth
Creative Direction
Forecasting
Brand Development
Marketing
Market Research
Prospecting
Lead Generation
Data Analysis
Ideation
Account Executive
Advising
Retail
Growth Marketing
Visual Merchandising
CRM
Digitization
Campaign Marketing
Advice
Journey Mapping
Engagement
Business Development
Consumer Behavior
Business Strategy
Marketing Analytics
Customer Analytics
Customer Experience
Customer Relationship Management
Digital Strategy
Strategy & Business Development
Content Strategy
Creative Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Testimonials and project list

It has been amazing to work with progressive clients. Open minded and willing to make change for the better. Whilst there's no silver bullet there are some proven principles that can be applied to drive growth. Here's what a few of my clients have said after working with me: "We spent 5+ years developing a complex e-health tool. As we prepared to go to market it was clear that we were deeply stuck in the science and technical nuances of our project and ill equipped to find a clear concise vision for our marketing plan. Front Foot Marketing guided us through a thought provoking - and at times challenging - exercise over several weeks that resulted in a very clear strategy and marketing plan for the next steps of our project. Front Foot Marketing demonstrate a unique blend of creativity, innovation alongside a keen eagerness to help and commitment to actually learn about our work and what drives our team. We are extremely satisfied with the end product. In this, I feel we gained a true partner in Front Foot Marketing; I genuinely feel they are invested in our success. Thank you for all of your help!" "After years of developing customized analytic reports, our business was drowning in numbers and analysis. Anton and the team at Front Foot Marketing consulted with our team, took the time to learn our strategy, and developed KPI's to best support and track our business in order to reach our targets. Highly recommend." "Anton is very professional, easy to work with & always willing to go above & beyond to get the best outcome for the project. A great strategist with great insights." "Anton led a very considered approach to our customer loyalty review. Their data-led insights helped to prioritise areas of focus, and clearly articulated the value this would create for the business. Highly recommend."

Positioning a not-for-profit in Canada

We’ve now refined the market position, purpose, mission, vision, values and brand personality. The next stage is to craft the compelling case for support document and other marketing materials. "We spent 5+ years developing a complex e-health tool. As we prepared to go to market it was clear that we were deeply stuck in the science and technical nuances of our project and ill equipped to find a clear concise vision for our marketing plan. Front Foot Marketing guided us through a thought provoking – and at times challenging – exercise over several weeks that resulted in a very clear strategy and marketing plan for the next steps of our project. Front Foot Marketing demonstrate a unique blend of creativity, innovation alongside a keen eagerness to help and commitment to actually learn about our work and what drives our team. We are extremely satisfied with the end product. In this, I feel we gained a true partner in Front Foot Marketing; I genuinely feel they are invested in our success. Thank you for all of your help!" Kaitlyn Flegg, Program Manager at The Hospital for Sick Children

Evolving a loyalty program of over 1.3M members

Assisted a major Australian retailer. Assessed and evolved its Customer Loyalty program, and overall approach to loyalty marketing.

Local business app and web ordering

Worked with local entrepreneur and manager of a specialty foods business (wholesale and retail). To assess the customer base, identify frequency of purchase and average order value, and evolve their marketing program. We split the customers into 10% value tiers, and discovered gold. The top tier purchased 9x as frequently and were 10x as valuable. We then created strategies for each of the next potential tiers. Introduced Klaviyo email marketing platform, and automated the program communication based on current product purchase, next logical product, and milestone recognitions. Game changer.

New student acquisition - evolving the CX

I was invited to assess the go-to-market acquisition process for a leading Australian University via Online Education Services (OES). Looking at the new student recruitment journey. OES has been at the forefront of innovative higher education solutions for more than a decade now. Partnering and collaborating with university and Vocational Education and Training (VET) partners. Their focus is to enhance the study experience and help attract new student audiences. My work involved a 15 point diagnostic that revealed significant opportunities to evolve to a more student centric approach. “I am delighted to recommend Anton, who did an outstanding job in assessing our go-to-market and student journey marketing program. Throughout the entire process, Anton demonstrated an exceptional level of expertise and dedication, bringing a wealth of knowledge and insight to the project. Not only providing invaluable guidance, Anton had a great ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and concise manner when presenting findings back to the business. I would highly recommend Anton to any organisation looking for a skilled and dedicated partner to help drive their marketing initiatives forward.” Michael Smolders Executive Director, Brand & Marketing

Drive growth by uniting the positioning.

Opportunity to help unify the Altius Group's positioning. Creating a common thread across their 6 core business units, spanning: * employee assistance * management programs * workplaces * mental health * disability, the NDIS * therapeutic support Now generated 3x growth from A$45M to A$150+M in 2 years

Harnessing advocacy by optimising journeys

Vetz Petz is an online platform connecting local vets, and pet owners, to purchase a natural supplement called Antinol - to manage joint inflammation and arthritis in cats and dogs. It's a unique natural product that gained vet endorsement via clinical trial research. Vetz Petz negotiated with vets in Japan, and then rolled out to the UK, US and Australia. Offering incentives to the vets and consumers for ongoing usage. I assessed the b2b and b2c journeys and touch points. And then identified where the current profit sat, and where the next potential growth would come from. Helped optimise the activity, content, calls to action, data capture and approach.

Work History

F

Marketing Strategist

Front Foot MarketingMy team and I bring an evidence based approach to strategy and planning to maximise marketing results. Helping calculate an incremental, profit based ROI. I believe that more science is needed in marketing to help create certainty in uncertain times. We can help you with: 1) Growth - identifying and enticing incremental customer value opportunities 2) Competitive Advantage - a more compelling story to create emotional connection 3) Optimisation - journeys, channels, and content With decades of brand, direct, digital, and client marketing experience, wed love to share our wisdom with you.
T

Marketing Management Consultant

TrinityP3TrinityP3 is a global marketing management consultancy. It specialises in helping clients optimize their marketing activities. TrinityP3's aim is simple. "We improve the marketing output of every single organisation that engages us". The consultancy is structured into four advisory practices: 1. Marketing Operations Consultancy. Working with marketers to improve internal structure, operations, methodologies and the development and implementation of new initiatives. 2. Marketing Supplier & Media Consultancy. Working with marketing and procurement teams across all aspects of multi-disciplinary agency roster structure, selection, value, and performance. 3. Agency Consultancy. Working with agencies to advise on positioning, marketing strategies and new business conversion. 4. Content, Speaking and Mentoring. In addition to our extensive range of free content, we are available for mentoring, writing, and speaking opportunities.
P

Senior Strategist - Consultant

PermissionFeb 2010 - Jan 2021 • 11 yrsUnlocking the power of customer permission across lifecycles. Transforming clients in a digital and data insight driven world. Establishing measurement and ROI frameworks for value based marketing.
L

Group Director

LOUDFeb 2007 - Oct 2009 • 2 yrs 9 mosIntegrated advertising and digital marketing including brand engagement evolution strategy for ING Australia
T

Director Customer Engagement

The VillageMay 2005 - Dec 2006 • 1 yr 8 mosWorked on pitch team to win the CBA account under the STW Group. Helped set up the Village - an agency hub dedicated to managing the CBA account. Managed the customer engagement unit focussing on customer segmentation, direct mail and internet strategies.
S

Group Account Director

Singleton OgilvyOneJan 2000 - Jan 2006 • 6 yrs 1 moGroup Account Director, developing successful B2B and B2C customer engagement strategies across Nestle, Purina and AGL
W

Account Director

Wunderman Cato JohnsonJan 1995 - Jan 2000 • 5 yrs 1 moManaged FOXTEL subscription TV account
F

Account Executive

Foxy Advertising P/LJan 1992 - Jan 1995 • 3 yrs 1 mo

Education

U

University of Sydney

Bachelor Economics, Economics1989 - 1992
U

University of Sydney

Bachelor of Economics, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics1989 - 1992

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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