CHRIS BAKER
Chris has 18 years experience in digital media, advertising and brand strategy. He is founder and managing director at Totem Media.
Prior to launching Totem, Chris led the digital media practice at MediaCom China as Vice President and head of interaction. At that time, Chris had the mandate to setup social media capabilities at China’s largest media agency, GroupM.
Earlier, he helped build Eight Partnership as partner/owner into one of the most respected brand and content agencies in greater China. At Eight, he led the growth of the business into mainland China, helping international brands with brand strategy, content and digital solutions. During his time at Eight Partnership, the business grew from 6pp (2002) to 100+ when he exited the business in 2008.
On behalf of Totem Media he has established the company as the number one resource on “WeChat” and “Ecommerce in China” within LinkedIn/Slideshare. He writes regular editorial columns on AdAge, CampaignAsia and ClickZ. Chris is also a regular speaker at global digital, social, marketing events ...him and Totem being respected authorities on digital/social media.
Client Experience:
New Balance, Swatch Group, Samsonite, Disney, Volkswagen, Alibaba, Swatch Group, China Unicom, P&G, Nokia, Starbucks, Apple, Virgin Atlantic, The Economist.