About Hilary
Hilary Crist is an independent marketing consultant based in Manhattan Beach, CA, with over 13 years of experience in brand strategy, marketing communications and advertising. She partners with companies to foster customer love and loyalty by crafting impactful brand strategies, creative executions, and integrated marketing plans that drive long-term success. Hilary brings a unique perspective from having sat on both sides of the table as both a brand marketing leader within the world’s leading global hotel company and as a former account lead with numerous global marketing agencies. This dual experience gives her an insider’s understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing complex global organizations. She translates that knowledge into effective, efficient solutions, leveraging a deep expertise in brand and marketing strategy to meet business needs with creativity, clarity, and impact.
Hilary is a trusted partner to every client she works with, thanks to her extensive expertise in hotel and travel marketing, as well as her experience with both emerging and established luxury brands. Hilary offers a diverse background, having worked with a broad spectrum of clients and brands—from destination marketing organizations and hoteliers to automotive companies and financial institutions. In her previous roles with award-winning agencies and brands, she led a diverse range of initiatives, including integrated upper and lower-funnel campaigns, content creation, strategic partnerships, events and activations, and brand positioning strategies to drive measurable success. Hilary’s work has received acclaim across various industry awards including the Adrian Awards, the Clio Awards, the Shorty Awards, the MUSE Creative Awards, and the Cannes Lions.
Relevant Work Experience:
Director, Global Brand Marketing, Marriott International (The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bulgari Hotels & Resorts)
Account Supervisor, Publicis Team One (Clients included Marriott International, The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, EDITION, HSBC Bank, Indian Motorcycle, Icelandic Glacial)
Digital Project Manager, Sizmek (Clients included Lexus and Entertainment Companies)
Account Coordinator, MMGY Global (Clients included Delaware North Properties, Visit Santa Barbara, Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame)
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