Brian Gibson (Marketing Educator and Author)
Brian Gibson (Marketing Educator and Author)
Born: 1948 Leeds, England. Pioneer in Internet marketing, developed Internet Business Models. Speaker, educator and author of 12 books and courses. Nationally recognized marketing and management expert.
Early Life:
Brian Gibson was born an innovator in working class northern England. Never succumbing to societal limitations, from 12 year old he worked towards his primary goal of being a professional drummer. By the age of 14 he was performing in clubs and pubs while attending school. At 18, he was auditioned by an Agency that promoted stars in the UK: Hermans Hermits, The Dave Clark Five, Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink. He became the drummer for a group that opened for these big tour names. Brian toured and worked in 96 countries and 14 cruise ships with his MusicAL comedy group, “The James Boys”. They produced the album, “Misty.”
In 1978, after 15 years of touring the World, Gibson shifted his musical career, becoming the youngest Cruise Director for Holland America Lines, based out of Miami and Puerto Rico.
Professional Development:
After being a Cruise Director for 11 years, Gibson moved his career on-land. In 1991 he was hired as Vice President of a Florida based business. He managed two companies, negotiated and acquired 17 businesses on behalf of the now-successful parent company. During this time the fledgling Internet technology captured his attention. Gibson realized the huge potential for businesses and in 1994 developed business models for the Internet. He was an early Internet marketing educator and wrote a best selling Seminar and Workbook: “How To Do Business On The Internet.” This seminar caught the attention of several seminar companies where he was contracted to teach and speak on the following topics across the USA, Canada and Brazil:
- How To Do Business On The Internet
- Creative Marketing
- Power Negotiating
- Profitable Customer Service
- Successful Web Strategies
- How To Develop A Successful E-Commerce Business Plan
Author of the following books:
- No Marketing Excuses
- Doing Business On The Internet
- Creative Marketing
- E-Commerce Essentials
- How To Develop A Successful E-Commerce Business Plan
- 77 Power Tips Newsletter
Current:
Brian Gibson educates and consults with Fortune 500 companies, agencies, governments and private and public businesses in successful marketing. He guides businesses in growth strategies that may include mergers, acquisitions, transition from private to public, negotiations, positioning, marketing and management strategies.
Co-Founder, Director, Shareholder and V.P. Marketing: MediSys Corporation, and Founder & CEO of Monopolize Marketing