Jim Thompson is an accomplished marketing director, content strategist, and author who bridges the craft of storytelling with tactical business growth. Holding a BA in English and an MA in Writing, he began his career as an advertising copywriter before advancing into executive creative roles, including Editor-in-Chief, Creative Director, and Director of Corporate and Crisis Communications.
Throughout his career, Jim has built businesses and brand voices from the ground up, spearheaded B2B and B2C campaigns for global enterprises, and led multidisciplinary creative teams. As an author, Jim has published two nonfiction books with Random House and has a forthcoming book on Japanese culture from Tuttle Publishing. He has also taught English in Japan, ESL in a Virginia jail, and literature on an active Navy destroyer.
Outside of work, Jim and his wife enjoy attending Broadway shows, scuba diving, and traveling to places that offer thatched roofs and colorful sunsets.
