Michael O'Connell

Podcast Producer, Author, & Editor at Patch.com

Michael O'Connell is a highly-energetic and creative marketing thought leader with an impressive background working with global brands such as Godiva Chocolates, Samsonite, Vicks, Braun and Honeywell. He has an extensive experience in branding, marketing analytics, social media, market research, B2B & B2C, e-commerce, web development, design, agency management, advertising, channel marketing, team building, P&L, SEO-SEM, Google Analytics, SQL and SAAS.

Michael has been largely responsible for making many startups into successful category leaders and devising industry-leading initiatives for Fortune 1000 companies. He has been able to deliver remarkable revenue through effective messaging, delivery and targeted marketing tactics. His work has been recognized with Telly, Clio and International Davey Awards. Michael has a degree in Political Science and Government from Providence College and studied Honorary Marketing at New England Institute of Technology.

Experience

Field Editor at Patch.com (December 2019 - Present)

Founding Producer/Host at It's All Journalism (August 2012 - Present), Podcast Producer at American Press Institute (June 2019 - January 2024), Artist In Residence at Street Sense Media (July 2020 - July 2021), Adjunct Professor at American University School of Communication (October 2017 - February 2020)

Education

Master of Arts in Interactive Journalism from American University (2010 - 2012), Bachelor of Arts in Journalism/English from Indiana University Bloomington (1979 - 1983)