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With more scrutiny on marketing budgets and recent technology privacy restrictions, it’s harder for marketers to reach their desired target audience. Despite the challenges, Kudzi Chikumbu – known as Sir Candle Man online – has built the exemplary type of engaged niche community many marketers are looking to reach.
In this conversation, Kudzi teaches organizations and creators how to build niche communities, how to sell to them, and how to keep them engaged. Audiences walk away with a fresh playbook on how to approach marketing in an authentic and effective way.
Between emerging technologies and culture-driven trends, there are constantly new ways to leverage digital spaces. As Global Head of Creator Marketing at TikTok, Kudzi Chikumbu is tapped into the communities – and micro-communities – that are driving tremendous change online.
In this talk, Kudzi discusses the aspects that make social media a unique platform to discover new and diverse voices and the important cultural understanding marketers need to authentically reach these communities.
Kudzi shares with audiences the trends he has seen develop, what he believes the future holds, and how marketers can use this information to discover and target new audiences.
Whether building your personal brand or managing a global company, social media is essential. As Global Head of Creator Marketing at Tik Tok, Kudzi Chikumbu is equipped to provide audiences with a crash course in how to show up digitally – and the perils of doing it wrong.
From expanding your customer base to building a network to self-expression, he explores the limitless potential of the full digital landscape.
In this talk, Kudzi will provide a step-by-step guide to finding your audience and connecting with them authentically online.
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When Kudzi started his career, he didn’t set out to become the Global Head of Creator Marketing at TikTok – partly because neither the role nor the company existed at the time. However, Kudzi was preparing himself for this role throughout his life simply by living authentically.
After working as an accountant and consultant at Deloitte, he took a leap of faith to follow his long-time ambition to monetize his creative mindset. In this talk, Kudzi meets the audience where they are – a generation that is obsessed with being influencers and creators online – and demonstrates how the principles that make a successful creator can lead to a successful career in any industry.
He leaves audiences with the 5 guiding principles that have led him through the pivotal moments along his journey as a creator and an executive:
Audiences will walk away with actionable takeaways to bring their full selves to everything they do and, in turn, create the life and career they want.
As a black, gay man working in tech, Kudzi Chikumbu stands out every single day. Instead of caving to the pressures of a world full of trends that promote replicating and copying others, Kudzi focuses on authenticity. He makes a point to bring his full self to work and encourages everyone to do the same, whatever their identity is.
Based on his own experiences in the workplace, Kudzi shares how diversity leads to creativity and discusses the power that comes from bringing together different perspectives to achieve success.
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Kudzi Chikumbu, a dynamic force in the realms of lifestyle influence and digital creativity. As the Global Head of Creator Marketing at TikTok, Kudzi is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of social media and empowering creators worldwide. With a wealth of expertise, a passion for storytelling, and a commitment to driving positive […]
Kudzi Chikumbu, a dynamic force in the realms of lifestyle influence and digital creativity. As the Global Head of Creator Marketing at TikTok, Kudzi is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of social media and empowering creators worldwide. With a wealth of expertise, a passion for storytelling, and a commitment to driving positive change, Kudzi Chikumbu stands as a beacon of inspiration in the digital age.
Kudzi Chikumbu is a visionary leader with a proven track record of driving growth and fostering community engagement. Hailing from Zimbabwe, raised in South Africa and now based in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, Kudzi brings a global perspective to his work, drawing upon diverse experiences to fuel his creative endeavors.
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In conclusion, Kudzi Chikumbu is more than just a lifestyle influencer and digital strategist—he is a visionary leader, a passionate advocate for change, and an inspiring storyteller. Whether sharing his expertise on creator marketing, innovation, or diversity and inclusion, Kudzi captivates audiences with his authenticity, energy, and commitment to making a difference. Book him as a keynote speaker and prepare to be inspired, informed, and empowered to unleash your creativity and drive positive change in the world.
This website profile aims to highlight Kudzi Chikumbu’s accomplishments, expertise, and appeal as a keynote speaker, positioning him as a thought leader and inspiration in the digital and creative industries.
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