Robert Bourke

Robert Bourke is a seasoned professional with a background predominantly in online media SAAS, notably with a focus on social discovery and content analytics as seen through his roles at NewsWhip.

During his tenure at NewsWhip, Robert made significant contributions as the first sales hire, where he spearheaded the company's sales and account management strategies from the ground up. His responsibilities included lead generation, product presentations, trial process management, proposal drafting, client training and support, as well as overseeing account payments, renewals, and upselling.

In his role as Head of Media Partnerships, Robert excelled in securing and expanding high-value deals and partnerships for NewsWhip. He successfully negotiated custom solutions with major global media houses and brands such as Associated Press, Bloomberg, Canadian Press, The Press Association, Bild, Reuters, Mastercard, and Ford.

Robert's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree (Hons) in Media Production from the University of Northumbria, along with specialized studies in Fundamentals of Story Analysis for Film achieving a distinction from Screen Training Ireland, FETAC, and UCLA.

Throughout his career, Robert has held pivotal positions such as Managing Director at Media World Ltd. (operating as MediaHub.ie & BusinessWorld.ie), Operations Manager at Business World, Studio Manager at Fresh.ie, and Team Leader at Business World.

With a wealth of experience in sales, account management, and media partnerships, Robert Bourke stands out as a seasoned professional with a proven track record in media SAAS industry.