Chris Talintyr

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I am Chris Talintyr, a seasoned fractional marketing strategist and former media executive with 20+ years of experience helping tech, SaaS, digital commerce, and media brands build clarity, accelerate growth, and scale…

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I am Chris Talintyr, a seasoned fractional marketing strategist and former media executive with 20+ years of experience helping tech, SaaS, digital commerce, and media brands build clarity, accelerate growth, and scale customer acquisition. I work with founder-led and early-stage teams navigating strategic inflection points, translating messy ideas into sharp positioning and repeatable marketing systems. I operate as a plug-in strategic partner, capable of ownership of full-funnel growth or hands-on guidance to internal teams and agencies.

  • 16 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Other
  • Retail

Work experience· 7 roles

Business Advisor & Marketing Strategy Consultant · UK Business AdvisorsNov 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 1 mo

Advises SMEs and scale-ups on GTM strategy, brand positioning, and digital marketing systems. Focus on clarity-driven marketing for tech and high-growth environments.

Business Mentor · Association of Business Mentors (ABM)Aug 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Specialist in mentoring neuro divergent entrepreneurs and business owners through formal ABM programmes, with particular expertise in supporting professionals transitioning from high-stress careers.

Founder & Principal Consultant · Polythin gJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Delivers strategic brand and growth consulting to fast-scaling founders, VCs, and product-led businesses. Specialist in story telling, positioning, GTM strategy, and marketing operations for tech, D2C, and digital service brands.

Founder & Principal Consultant · PolythingJan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos
Digital Director · Factory MediaMay 2016 – Jan 2017 · 9 mos
Audience Director & Head of Marketing · Factory MediaJun 2012 – May 2016 · 4 yrs
Group Direct Marketing Manager · Time Out GroupFeb 2006 – Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 11 mos

Education· 11

BA Honours - Literary Studies · University of the West of England1993 – 1996
IDM/PPA Certificate in Subscriptions Marketing · Data & Marketing Association (DMA) UK2005 – 2026
ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching & Mentoring · Institute of Leadership & Management2023 – 2026
ILM Trustee Leadership Certification · Institute of Leadership & Management2022 – 2026

Certifications and awards· 16

ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching & Mentoring2023 – 2026
ILM Trustee Leadership Certification2022 – 2026
IDM/PPA Certificate in Subscriptions Marketing2005 – 2026
Storytelling for Change2022 – 2026

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