Brian F. Martin

Brian F. Martin
Born 1974
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Education Rutgers University
Occupation Author, Entrepreneur.
Years active 1999–present

Brian F. Martin (born 1974) is an American entrepreneur, founder of the non-profit CDV – Childhood Domestic Violence Association,[1] and author of Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up With Domestic Violence and the Truths To Set You Free.[2][3] He was co-creator of the award-winning documentary that was released in 2012, The Children Next Door.[4]

Early life & Education

Martin was born in Newark, New Jersey. His mother worked multiple jobs as a waitress and they moved frequently during his early years. The violence he witnessed in his family life became a source and impetus for his later work and creative efforts.[5][6][7][8]

Martin attended Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree. He subsequently received an MBA from Rutgers University.

Career

In 1999, Martin developed and managed a part-time business which became Brand Connections, a media and marketing services company.[9][10][11] Martin sold the company to a private equity firm in 2008 for $150 million.[12] He is also the co-founder of several other media companies, including Brandshare, Social Media Link, and Brandshop.[13]

Martin founded Makers of Memories in 2007, which later evolved into the nonprofit foundation Childhood Domestic Violence Association. His interest focused on using what the adversity in his childhood home had taught him and developing unique tools that would help others who had encountered similar experiences, children and adults alike.[14][15][16][17][18][19] He sponsored the first congressional briefing on Capitol Hill to educate policymakers, political leaders, and the public on how children were affected by domestic violence.[20] In 2012 Martin and his documentary The Children Next Door were featured on the television program, Dr. Phil.[21] This award-winning documentary was invited for screening in more than 25 film festivals.[4]

In 2013, Martin worked with Nickelodeon on the Emmy-nominated special, Nick News with Linda Ellerbee, Family Secrets: When Violence Hits Home.[22] Martin released his first book, Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up with Domestic Violence, and the Truths to Set You Free, published by Penguin Random House in October 2014.[23][24][25] The book reached the New York Times,[26] Los Angeles Times,[27] USA Today[28] and Publishers Weekly[29] best seller list.

Martin was cited extensively throughout the NFL Domestic Violence debates in September 2014, regarding NFL concerns about players who had lived with domestic violence while growing up.[30]

Martin has continued to lecture and present at the New York Police Department Headquarters, the New York Department of Housing, and the New York Department of Education.

Personal

Martin was divorced in 2010 and lives in New Jersey with his two children.[31]

References

  1. ↑ Jacqueline Cutler (2014-10-12). "Truths to liberate victims of domestic violence". nj.com. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
  2. ↑ Brian F. Martin (2014-01-01). "Conquering Negativity in 10 Steps". Success magazine. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
  3. ↑ Brooke, Obie. "Growing Up with Domestic Violence: How to Heal". Guideposts. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  4. 1 2 Doug Block (2012-10-05). "The Children Next Door". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
  5. ↑ Marlo Thomas (2014-10-06). "Brian Martin with Marlo Thomas". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
  6. ↑ Jacqueline Cutler. "BEING A CHILD OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE". KNSS. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
  7. ↑ Jacqueline Cutler (2014-10-06). "Truths to liberate victims of domestic violence". New Jersey On-Line. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
  8. ↑ Marlo Thomas (2014-10-06). "Brian Martin with Marlo Thomas". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  9. ↑ "Don't Quit Your Day Job To Start Something New". Advertising Age. 2008-09-29. Retrieved 2014-10-22.
  10. ↑ Paul F. Nunes and Jeffrey Merrihue (2007-01-01). "The Continuing Power of Mass Advertising". MIT Sloan Management Review. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
  11. ↑ Maisie McCabe (2010-10-29). "Jamie Lindsay appointed MD of Brand Connections". Media Week. Retrieved 2014-10-22.
  12. ↑ Emily Steel (2008-06-30). "Veronis Suhler Stevenson To Announce Stake Deal". The Wall Street journal. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
  13. ↑ "BrandShop Launches a New Suite of Solutions to Power Fortune 1000 Brand Marketplaces; Appoints Aaron Turner as Chief Technology". Internet Retailer. 24 February 2015. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  14. ↑ Susan, Cody. "What About the Children? Impact of Domestic Violence on the Young". Empowher. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  15. ↑ "5 Facts About Children of Domestic Violence". Domestic Shelters. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  16. ↑ Karen, Bota (5 June 2015). "Let's Talk About It: Children don't forget a violent childhood". Sentinel-standard. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  17. ↑ "NCAC Partners with CDV (Children of Domestic Violence)". Huntsville. 4 November 2014. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  18. ↑ Julee Morrison (2012-10-17). "Makers of Memories Foundation Stop Childhood Exposure to Domestic Violence". Mommy'S Memorandum. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
  19. ↑ Caroline Abbott (2012-07-18). "Domestic Violence Statistics about Children for 2011". Caroline Abbott. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
  20. ↑ Rep. John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) and Brian Martin (2011-11-03). "Preventing domestic violence must begin with the children". The Hill. Retrieved 2014-10-21.
  21. ↑ Dr. Phil (2012-03-20). "Shot, Tortured and Left to Die". CBS. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
  22. ↑ THR Staff (2014-08-08). "'Nick News' Special Shines Light on Childhood Domestic Violence". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
  23. ↑ Kristie, Doser (18 May 2015). "When Children Experience Trauma". dvipiowa. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  24. ↑ "Webinar: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up With Domestic Violence and the Truths to Set You Free". Nationalcac. Retrieved 12 November 2015.
  25. ↑ Jacqueline Cutler (2014-10-06). "Truths to liberate victims of domestic violence". New Jersey On-Line. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
  26. ↑ The Staff (2014-11-23). "The New York Times Bestseller List". The New York Times. Retrieved 2014-11-25.
  27. ↑ David Kelly (2014-11-23). "November 23, 2014 Los Angeles Times Best Sellers Available at the Library". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2014-11-25.
  28. ↑ "USA TODAY BEST-SELLING BOOKS". USA Today. 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
  29. ↑ "This Week's Bestsellers: November 3, 2014". Publishers Weekly. 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-26.
  30. ↑ Brian F. Martin (2014-09-25). "My view: If the NFL wants to fight domestic violence, they must look to the cause". Deseret News. Retrieved 2014-10-27.
  31. ↑ Marlo Thomas (2014-10-06). "Brian Martin with Marlo Thomas". Huffington Post. Retrieved 2014-10-27.

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