Steve Mulder is Senior Director of Audience Insights at NPR, where he spearheads digital analytics and insights across the organization, ensuring that NPR and public radio stations have a comprehensive understanding of audience across all digital platforms. He also launched an Analytics Service for stations that provides tailor-made measurement, reporting, and insights for the public radio system.
NPR
2011-present
Senior Director, Audience Insights
Owned audience analytics, partnering with leadership and teams to drive strategy and decision-making with actionable insights on content, product, revenue, and marketing. Oversaw digital analytics data infrastructure, reporting, analysis, storytelling, and recommendations across web, mobile apps, podcasts, smart speakers, social media, and more. Directed qualitative and quantitative research studies on consumer segmentation, new audience opportunities, and platform usage. Led NPR’s organizational KPIs, launched a nationwide analytics service for NPR stations, co-chaired the IAB working group on podcast measurement, and managed a team of amazing analysts.
ISOBAR (formerly Molecular)
2003-2011
VP Experience Strategy
Directed the strategy, design, and execution of successful digital experiences for top global brands. Blended expertise in user experience strategy, customer research, interaction design, and usability to create innovative online experiences that drive results. Also led a practice focused on social media, rich interfaces, and emerging digital trends. Clients included Nokia, Fidelity, Philips, TripAdvisor, Talbots, CVS, Adidas, Finish Line, VistaPrint, PC Connection, TD Canada Trust, AIG, HumanaOne, BMW, GSN, and the Project Management Institute.
TERRA LYCOS
2001-2003
Manager, User Experience
Directed the global User Experience Group of information architects and usability researchers focused on the many sites that were part of Lycos and Terra. Developed IA standards for Terra and Lycos, established methodologies and tools, and consulted with product teams. Projects included Lycos Search, My Lycos, HotBot, Matchmaker, Wired News, and the Terra Lycos Style Guide.
RAZORFISH
1998-2001
Experience Lead
Responsible for projects across multiple clients, including 3M, Gloss.com, Estee Lauder, Chanel, Lotus, and DMNews.com. Led a team of designers, information architects, writers, and interface developers. Also served as lead Information Architect and led the creation of site features, site maps, process flows, wireframes, and functional specifications for multiple projects.
ZD UNIVERSITY
1997-1998
Senior Editor
Managed editorial content, information architecture, and design of online learning/community site (part of ZDNet).
MACMILLAN PUBLISHING
1995-1997
Product Development Specialist & Editor
Shaped overall book publishing plan in Web design and development areas for Hayden Books. Served as lead editor on numerous books.