Rob Blanchard

Examiner
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Manager, Title Readiness, Strategic Media Solutions at A+E Global Media

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Overview

Rob Blanchard is a Manager of Title Readiness at A+E Global Media with over 15 years of experience in television production, recognized nationally for his creativity as an Avid editor. He is a graduate of the University of Hartford with a B.A. in Mass Communications and a two-time Emmy Award winner.

His professional focus is on creating stimulating visual sequences with a strong emphasis on storytelling and achieving emotional impact through his work. He is well-versed in Adobe After Effects and Photoshop, placing a high value on image design and execution in commercial, corporate marketing, and documentary projects.

Rob’s recent work on DE&I-focused projects earned him a 2023 Gold Telly Award and a 2023 Webby Award Honoree recognition.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Status Quo Seeker

Overcautious

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

DE&I Storytelling
His recent work on projects like "The Tuskegee Airmen" and "Wings of Change" won Gold Telly and Webby awards specifically for their diversity, equity, and inclusion focus.
Media Innovation
He proudly shared his team's 2025 NAB Project of the Year win, highlighting his involvement with an innovative team at A+E and his interest in industry advancements.
Video Editing Technology
With over 15 years as a nationally recognized Avid editor and proficiency in Adobe products, he has a deep-rooted interest in the tools of his craft.

Media Appearances

Rob has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Manager, Title Readiness, Strategic Media Solutions at A+E Global Media
1-2023 - 6-2024
Manager, Title Readiness, Global Operations & Partner Services at A+E Global Media
12-2021 - 4-2022
Interim Manager, Content Operations at A+E Global Media
7-2020 - 1-2023
Global Producer, Global Operations & Partner Services at A+E Global Media
2-2020 - 7-2020
Senior Producer/Editor, Special Projects at WWE

Education

1997 - 2001
B.A. Mass Communications w/ Television Production emphasis from University of Hartford

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Insights For Selling To Rob

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rob is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rob

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rob move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Rob take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Rob

Personality Compatibility


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