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Tomáš BlažoTB

Tomáš Blažo

Content Strategy Expert | Translator | Former CEO

€125/day
Prague, CZ
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Tomáš

Media & Content Strategy Expert | Former Editor-in-Chief & Publisher

With over 15 years of experience in the media and publishing industry, I offer a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on creative expertise. My career is defined by building successful media platforms and managing high-stakes international projects.

Key Career Highlights:

  • Executive Leadership:
I served as the CEO of two publishing houses and spent 4 years as the Editor-in-Chief of The Vision, a magazine dedicated to success and high-profile interviews, which I successfully built and later sold.
  • Digital Entrepreneurship:
I founded and sold Rozhovory.sk, a prominent Slovak news and interview portal, where I led a diverse team of 40 editors and journalists.
  • High-Profile Publishing:
I have published dozens of books, including international bestsellers like Jordan Belfort’s "The Wolf of Wall Street" and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s "Total Recall". These projects involved large-scale PR coordination with major Czech and Slovak TV stations, cinemas, and national media houses.
  • Best-selling Author:
I am the author of 7 books. My 4 business-themed titles reached a massive audience with over 120,000 copies sold in Slovakia alone. I have also authored several novels and shared my expertise by leading creative writing courses.

How I can help your business:

  • Copywriting & Sales:
I specialize in high-converting sales newsletters, email marketing, and persuasive copy that drives results.
  • Multilingual Services:
I provide professional translation and localization for both short-form content and full-length books between English, Slovak, Czech, and Ukrainian.
  • Content Strategy:
Leveraging my background as a publisher, I help brands craft stories that resonate with the media and the public.

I am fully available for long-term projects. I would be happy to jump on a call to discuss how we can achieve your goals together.
  • English

    Fluent

  • Slovak

    Native or bilingual

  • Czech

    Native or bilingual

  • Ukrainian

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Coltmann Publishing LTD
    Director, CEO - International publishing house
    PUBLISHING
    January 2018 - Today (8 years and 7 months)
    London, United Kingdom

    Executive Director & Head of Publishing

    Strategic Leadership:
    Orchestrated the long-term editorial vision and approved annual publishing plans, ensuring alignment with market trends and business goals.

    Team Management:
    Led a diverse team of editors, translators, and creative professionals to deliver high-quality publications on strict deadlines.

    Rights Acquisition:
    Actively managed the end-to-end process of buying and selling international publishing rights, negotiating contracts with global literary agencies and partners.

    International Relations:
    Served as the primary point of contact for foreign rights holders, maintaining professional business communication with high-profile international teams (including the US and UK).
    Social media SEO Marketing Communication Content marketing
  • The Vision s.r.o.
    Director, CEO - Publishing house
    PUBLISHING
    January 2012 - Today (14 years and 7 months)
    Prague, Czechia

    Executive Director & Head of Content Strategy (15 years)

    Strategic Leadership:
    Managed all aspects of the publishing house for over 15 years, overseeing brand development and the acquisition of high-profile international projects.

    Elite Portfolio Management:
    Successfully published and launched major titles for the Czech and Slovak markets by world-renowned authors such as Arnold Schwarzenegger (Total Recall), Jordan Belfort (The Wolf of Wall Street), Bob Proctor, and Mitch Albom.

    Rights & Acquisitions:
    Led negotiations for international publishing rights and coordinated business communication with top-tier global literary agencies and management teams.

    Editorial & Marketing Oversight:
    Managed the editorial board and approved comprehensive marketing strategies, ensuring successful multi-channel campaigns for best-selling titles.

    Media Partnerships:
    Orchestrated large-scale collaborations with national TV stations, cinemas, and major media houses to maximize book visibility and sales.
    Copywriting Proofreading/Editing Writing Project Management Communication

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Education

  • Bc
    Trnava - Literature
    2009
    Department of literature, grammar and history of books.

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