Bruce Martin

Nearshore Cyber

Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

Prosperitiv

Chief Marketing Technology Officer

Cloud Wealth Limited

CMO | Head of Product

Growth Strategy

Founder, Head of Growth and Chief Growth Hacker at Full Service Digital Agency based in Cape Town, South Africa

Founder, Head of Growth

POTENTIAM LTD

Head of Marketing

Realsmart

Head of Lead Generation

Severus

Digital Marketing Director

APO Group

Head Of Digital Marketing

Marketing Director at APO Group, the leading pan-African communications and business consultancy. Heading up strategic digital communications and go-to-market strategies for Africa's finest.

Marketing Director

Kurtosys

Demand Generation Manager

Symantec

Senior Marketing Operations

Ahoy there!

Welcome to Bruce’s LinkedIn Profile. 

Bruce Martin went to Stellenbosch University to pursue a degree in Microbiology and Biotechnology. Alongside 100's of courses and a true spirit of learning, he has also pursued a B.Comm in Law from the University of South Africa and a Diploma in Business Analysis from the Faculty Training Institute.

After interning as a Business Analyst, Bruce felt that entrepreneurial urge to start his own business. He founded a company in the automative industry, Speedline Mags, and grew this company to a sizeable staff complement.

With a penchant for digital marketing Bruce made the decision to park the automotive business and accepted a position as a marketing consultant at SharpSpring, a SAAS company with a focus on marketing automation. Bruce managed close to 100 agency accounts and assisted with implementation support. 

After SharpSpring, Bruce accepted a position as Senior Marketing Operations Specialist for Symantec Corporation in their Website Security division. Bruce was responsible for marketing automation campaign execution, infrastructure, data mining and reporting.

Bruce then worked as an agency founder at Growth Strategy and assisted small and medium business with lead generation and the creation of their own systematised marketing and sales funnels to establish predictable revenue systems. 
After which Kurtosys Systems and APO Group called on Bruce as Demand Generation Manager and Head of Digital Marketing, respectively to head up lead generation efforts across all the necessary channels.

Bruce also took up positions at 2 fledgling startups, Realsmart and Severus to drive leads for both fintech companies during their launch phases. 

Currently, Bruce still services Cybersecurity clients sales requirements through Growth Strategy, now fully focused on only Cybersecurity

Bruce aspires to continue in the digital marketing space adopting and implementing new technologies that would help businesses drive profitability. 

Entrepreneurial and marketing Leader by nature and a Growth Hacker long before the term was coined. Marketing and Product Consultant and Fractional CRO for StartUps and helping businesses explode their growth through the strategic development and implementation of effective Product Strategy and Development, Brand Building, Growth Marketing, Lead Generation, Global Integrated Marketing, and Marketing Operations and strategic sales operations and strategies that produce results. 

Contact: info@growthstrategy.co.za

Purpose Made

Purpose Made is a dynamic, change-catalysing consultancy with an expertise in transformative organisational design. Since our inception in 2021, we have devoted ourselves to exceeding the mission of our clients, helping them surpass their own expectations in an ever-evolving global landscape. We are uniquely equipped to propel businesses to new horizons of growth, building structures that are not just responsive but resilient to change.

Our raison d'être is steeped in purposeful action and we are fiercely committed to empowering businesses to adapt, innovate, and flourish in a redefined global society. Our hallmark lies in our adeptness at crafting bespoke solutions, steeped in a thorough understanding of our client's purpose and the shifts in the societal fabric in which they operate.

We are Purpose Made, and we're not just about supporting businesses - we're about reinventing them to be future-ready. Through strategic foresight and a deep-rooted understanding of global trends, we aid organizations in navigating the uncharted waters of the post-pandemic world, turning potential roadblocks into stepping stones towards growth.

The world has changed, and with it, the rules of the game. But at Purpose Made, we're not just playing the game - we're reshaping it. Together, let's build the future of business.

CEO/Founder 

When I'm not immersed in the art of strategising and fostering collaborations, I curate and host, The Purpose Made Podcast. Our podcast stands as a beacon for inquisitive minds, serving as an incubator for the unexplored and untapped potential that dwells within every one of us. Our guests are as diverse as our listeners, ranging from groundbreaking entrepreneurs to avant-garde artists, innovative scientists to disruptive innovators from every corner of the globe.

Podcast Host

Childrens Author

I serve as a trusted advisor and conduit for investor relations, supporting a myriad of investors eager to navigate the dynamic landscape of the computer games industry. My expertise enhances their investment strategies, fostering prosperous growth in this exciting realm.

Games Industry Advisor/Investor Relations

Multiple 

Independent Advisory Board Member

Gratitude 🌱

Chief Purpose Officer

Freelance Senior Strategy, Operations and Risk Expert

AlterContacts

Local Interview Host

Electronic Arts (EA)

Head of Strategic Transformation & Growth

European Risk and Compliance Audit Manager

Senior Internal Risk and Compliance Auditor

Nestle

Nestle Global Audit - Senior Risk and Compliance Auditor 

Project Management and Consultancy roles from 2005 – 2012 included:
Capita: Project Management/Consultancy  
Oxfam: Advisory - FTT/Robin Hood Tax. 
Police: Consulting on proposed merger of Cumbria and Lancaster police forces coupled to performing 'best value' reviews for Cumbria Constabulary.
Aurecon: Consulting/Project Management of numerous green energy projects including the successful delivery of one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects. 
NHS – Project Management of a £11m new hospital (build and design) inc: Cockermouth and Cleator Moor Hospital/Health Centre builds.

SUMMARISED EARLIER CAREER

🔹 Global Strategy & Transformation Visionary | C-Suite Advisor | Futurist | Parentpreneurs

Welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I am Peter George Bell, a seasoned executive with over 18 years of expertise in steering global initiatives and leading strategic transformations across the gaming and digital landscapes. My career has been marked by significant achievements in organisational transformation, strategic brand activation, high-level advisory roles, and deep consumer engagement.

🌟 Professional Highlights:

> Founder and CEO of Purpose Made Ltd: Revolutionised digital transformation for a global clientele, crafting strategies that align consumer engagement with core brand values, resulting in an 86% YoY surge in consumer metrics.

> Strategic Transformations: Orchestrated financial turnarounds and strategic transformations, unlocking over $40M in value and leading 150+ professionals in global functions.

> Advisory and Consulting Roles: Collaborated with renowned entities like Nestlé S.A., Oxfam, Electronic Arts, the UK Labour Party, and Her Majesty's Government, providing bespoke strategies for organisational redesign and transformation.

🚀 Core Competencies:

Leadership in Transformation
Strategic Visioning and Planning
Brand Activation and Consumer Engagement
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Consumer Insights and Analytics
Global Operations Management
C-Suite Advisory

🌍 Global Mindset & Futurism:
I am driven by a purpose-driven strategy and a passion for leveraging futurism to guide organisations towards innovative and sustainable success. My diverse experience across multiple industries and my ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments makes me a valuable asset for any forward-thinking organisation.

✨ What I Bring to the Table:

A unique blend of technical proficiency, analytical skills, and a global mindset and expertise.
Proven track record in leading organisational transformation and digital innovation.
A strong passion for driving growth and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Let's connect and explore how we can drive transformative success together.

Peter George Bell

Purpose Made Founder & Think Tank Co-Founder Leadership & Crisis Management Expert | Gaming & Transmedia

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Netflix’s ‘Ultraman: Rising’ Promoted With Toys, Billboards in Times Square

Netflix's 'Ultraman: Rising' Promoted With Toys, Billboards in Times Square - Media Play News

BioShock has sold over 43 million copies, generated half a billion dollars for Take-Two Interactive. Any rational executive would have greenlit BioShock 4, collected the check, and called it a career milestone.

In 2014, Ken Levine walked away.

“I knew it was gonna be a very long period of R&D,” he tells me, “and I didn’t know how to do that at a company that had 200 people in it.”

So he left. Founded Ghost Story Games with a skeleton crew. Gave himself permission to spend five years, five full years, just figuring out what the hell he was even trying to build.

The first line he wrote for what became Judas: “I like eating at vending machines because I don’t have to interact with waiters.”

That’s the man who walked away from half a billion dollars. The guy who chose machines over people. And he just spent ten years building something that helps other people feel less alone.

Read the full story in the newsletter.

Comment “Ken” and I’ll send you the full podcast episode.

Purpose Made | Ghost Story Games | Purpose Made Podcast | Ken Levine

At 3 PM on a run through Boston, Ken Levine had a thought that would cost him a decade. What if a character in his game could look at you, really look

Open article: The Man Who Chose Machines Over People, And What Ten Years Taught Him About Building the Impossible. by Peter George Bell • 10 min read

The Man Who Chose Machines Over People, And What Ten Years Taught Him About Building the Impossible.

Ken Levine has always pushed the edges of storytelling.

He’s long argued that video games can be just as artistically and narratively rich as cinema, and honestly, he’s proven it.

Beyond being one of the most influential game creators of our generation, he’s also stepped into Hollywood through screenwriting and directing projects. 

His approach to creativity, world-building, and character psychology holds lessons for every industry; not just gaming.

Purpose Made Podcast exists to share the ideas of people who redefine what’s possible.

The episode is now live.
Comment “KEN” and I’ll send you the link.

#transmedia #kenlevine #gamingnews #storytelling #podcast

I sat down with one of the most influential game developers of our time, and what fascinated me most was understanding his 'why.'

Ken Levine isn't building games for entertainment alone, he's creating spaces where players can escape, where agency isn't just a feature but the foundation.

In Judas, every choice you make changes the narrative. It's intentional. It's personal.

Our conversation covers:
✦ The philosophy behind player-driven narratives
✦ The creation of Bioshock and what led to Judas
✦ What it actually takes to build legendary games

No gatekeeping. Just honest, in-depth insights from a master craftsman.
Episode is live, comment 'KEN' and I'll send you the link.

Stranger Things is coming out tomorrow! 

Meanwhile, let's have a look at must watch and must play shows and games, sorted by categories. 

It's been great seeing top shows adapted from games. 

Comment "LIST" if you want to dig deeper; I'll send you the episode of my conversation with Peter Levin, the man behind Fallout. One of my favourites.

I'm taking my weekly newsletter "Before 5 on Friday" to Substack. 

A newsletter sparking conversations on leadership, innovation, and cultural shifts in gaming and entertainment; from my latest conversations on the podcast Purpose Made or whatever I am working on. 

Subscribe now to know as soon as it comes out 

https://lnkd.in/ehEZHTWr

These guys are dominating the space of non-traditional IPs adaptation.

We dived into what makes a good adaptation, and where is the transmedia industry heading. If you're in this space, or just don't want to be left behind, you'll want to hear the full conversation.

Comment STORY KITCHEN and I'll send you the podcast episode.

Ken Levine created one of gaming's most successful franchises. Then he walked away from it.

Not because it failed. Because staying comfortable meant staying stuck.

After Bioshock Infinite, he left a 200-person studio to start over with a small team. 
No proven IP. 
No safety net. 

Just a vision for something that had never been done.

Genius isn't about finding comfort in success. It's about choosing the harder path when the easy one stops challenging you.

Watch the full episode on Youtube now, comment "KEN" and I'll send you the link. 

Ghost Story Games

Quick ask: what's your one must-listen to podcast episode?

As with winter run season here, I'm building a queue for those long, cold miles 🥶 🏃 💨 

My go to recommendation: Rich Roll’s 2020 episode with Andrew Huberman. If you haven't heard it, make time. It's an absolute belter!!

Suggestions in comments and thank you all in advance 👌

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