Podcaster Seeks Biz Dev Leader
We’re seeking a dynamic and accomplished business development professional who can immediately contribute to a fast-growing professional team. The candidate should have a strong background in video content distribution, syndication and monetization with a strong eye toward emerging trends in podcasting and on-line video consumption.
Leader in podcast distribution, delivering more than 85 million monthly downloads for more than 8,000 independent and commercial content creators. We’re building an organization to satisfy advertisers desire to be involved in this new and exciting medium.
The Biz Dev Leader will work with the CEO and be responsible for identifying, negotiating, and developing multiple business partnerships nationally.
Key Responsibilities:
· Primary focus is to expand on-line distribution content by opening doors with new relationships and developing/expanding existing relationships
· Other duties include creating biz dev partnerships to expand unique and high quality content and conceptualizing and auctioning monetization avenues
Job Requirements:
· Extensive network of contacts with top-tier internet publishers—either in leading on-line companies with a video component (e.g., YouTube) OR with traditional sources (e.g., Turner Network)
· Excellent research skills, passion for keeping ahead of on-line video consumption trends, and calculated risk taker
· Track-record of creative deal-making and business development
· Strength in developing and interpreting the metrics of internet publishers/advertisers
· Ability to function well as a self starter and in a team environment.
· Can-do attitude is a must.
Salary and commission/bonus are negotiable.
Competitive Benefits package including Stock Option Program.
January 29th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
For Podcasting Bus Dev job, I believe that I have the necessary management and sales experience in online Ad Sales and broadband sales and marketing, that you are looking for, as well as the numerous contacts in the NYC/LA based media agencies and clients. My resume is embedded below.
From my years at CBS (VP Primetime Sales) and the Travel Channel (VP Sales) as well as my more recent time at Salon.com (East Coast Sales Mgr) and Cursormate.com (CEO) and more currently with Crane Media Services with one major client Valueclick.com, I have built up a data base of over 6200 media contacts at the highest and mid-levels. I have references and contacts: online video, interactive, television, and industry leaders listed at the end of my enclosed resume. I am working and living in the greater NYC area.
I look forward to hearing more about this opportunity.
Albert
917 250-6074
Albertcran@aol.com
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ALBERT H. CRANE III
Phone : 917 250-6074
Email: Albertcran@aol.com
Dec ‘07
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An innovative advertising sales executive with an entrepreneurial spirit and a depth of expertise, most recently as President and CEO of Crane Media Services, focusing new media opportunities such as Online Video Broadband Advertising, Audio Streaming and Pre-roll . Recently, Mr. Crane held senior Internet management positions at the CEO and COO levels, as well as his main strength . As Vice President of Primetime Sales for major players in Network TV (CBS Television Network), in Cable (Travel Channel, VISN-ACTS now Hallmark, and MEU, the Military Channel and NBC Sat) , syndication and Internet (with Salon.com, Cursormate.com,Buy.com, Keenspot.com and Messagebroadcast.com), Mr Crane has a proven track record in the areas of Internet Sponsorship,Pre-roll Video Online, Internet Radio, Out of Home/Television, Network TV and Cable TV, in the marketing, competitive intelligence, distribution channels, and negotiating skills. A relationship builder possessing a large network of financial executives, investment bankers, clients, advertising agencies and media services companies.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Currently managing Crane Media Services (CMS), an interdisciplinary multimedia sales and marketing services company, currently representing innovative advertising opportunities, such as online video in stream and in banner advertising with Valueclick (www. valueclick.com).
Recent past clients include, Broadcast PC, delivering 30 sec CD quality full screen video to 6,500,000 desktops, and Webhound, an ad supported free and legal music CD downloading medium., and Lawstreet.com, a leading search website for lawyers. Mr. Crane has represented AT& T Interactive, American Express’s ATM advertising, Hiwire’s Internet Audio Streaming, LIVE TV, (www.ifetv.com) the first and only “live television” out of home experience on Airplanes.
Held full management responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for CursorMate.com, a national rollout of a Korean software technology with offices in New York City
(www.cursormate.com). Managed a staff of nine full time and 15 consultants with full line responsibilities for P & L, 2nd round funding, marketing and sales, Web design, internet operations, accounting, legal and all personnel decisions.
Built a client base for Crane Media Sales that includes: CBS Stations Division, Health Choices, Diversified Broadcasting Services, Preview Travel, LeSea Broadcasting, and Marcast, and ABC Affiliate Enterprises,
As VP PrimeTime Sales, managed over $1.2 billion in national network TV sales and achieved a 40% share of dollars with only 33% of audience for CBS Television Network, which has not been surpassed since.
For CBS, developed an innovative, “Airplanes” sales system that solved the last-minute availability problem for movie pullouts. Generated more than $40 million in additional sales.
Launched a new, “BackBooking” sales strategy for CBS. Moving advertisers voluntarily to alternate time periods, generated $25.5 million in additional annual income with no primetime inventory.
Launched an Internet prototype called “Teletext” EXTRAVISION for CBS New Technologies in the USA. EXTRAVISION used the VBI to transmit data
across TV signals. Teletext and it’s sister technology, Videotext, were the precursors to the Internet in the 1990’s.
Commended for outstanding job performance by the Presidents and Executive Vice Presidents at CBS. (References Available upon Request).
EXPERIENCE
CRANE MEDIA SERVICES, INC, President & CEO, August 2000 to current, managing and implementing an exclusive creative and sales effort for one major current client: online video representation, Valueclick (www.valueclick.com) , the second largest Online ad network with over 13,500 websties.
Also represented Webhound, the free and legal CD downing new medium and Hiwire.com, a leading sales rep firm in the Internet Radio space with a line up that includes the Clear Channel stations, the Cox stations, and Live365. LIVE TV, and out of home (OOH) television advertising opportunity delivers the first and only live TV experience on Jet Blue Airlines. Mr. Crane has created, developed, and implemented a sales program and sold advertising in this original OOH media experience.
CURSORMATE.COM New York, N.Y. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Feb-August, 2000. Full management responsibilities for nine full time and 15 consultants and interns of national rollout of a Korean software technology. Started the company from scratch with strong product development skills and built a solid management team that is willing to move with me to a new opportunity. Founded the company in the US with the support of DBM Korea, the fourth largest advertising agency in Korea. Wrote the business plan, developed the products, created the company name, the logo, the Web site, and new products. Sought Series A financing, managed and directed all levels of sales and marketing, handled legal issues, including patent and trademark, and directed Internet operations as well as all personnel decisions. Assembled a Board of Advisors with solid Internet expertise as well as senior backgrounds in advertising, sales, and investment banking.
SALON.COM New York, N.Y. East Coast Sales Manager, managed sales of Internet sponsorships, interstitial’s, and banner ads for the East Coast with heavy emphasis on the Southeastern region of the US. Secured new clients including Audi, EC World, and Audible.com.
CRANE MEDIA SALES, INC New York, N.Y. President and CEO.
Formed the first ever national media sales rep firm for third tier cable networks. Organized a staff of 15 account executives and brought in Interpublic as a partner. Clients included VISN-ACTS (now Odyssey), ME/U, and the Trucker’s Channel, Network One, and NBC SAT, the satellite service of the NBC Television Network. Initiated and oversaw direct marketing sales and unwired news, such as Preview Travel. Sold advertising for the ABC Affiliate Sales group’s, Woman’s Health Alliance.
THE TRAVEL CHANNEL, New York, NY, Vice President, Sales. For the leading Travel Cable Network, managed 8 account executives and sales support. Doubled the national sales level to over $4,000,000 gross.
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY. Taught as an Adjunct Professor (concurrently) at the graduate level, ” Marketing the New Technologies” and “How to write a business plan” at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts (Interactive Telecommunications Program) for six years
CBS TELEVISION NETWORK, New York, NY
Vice President, Cable and New Technologies
Vice President, Extra Vision (Teletext Service)
Vice President, Prime Time Network Sales
Vice President, Eastern Sales
Director, Daytime Sales,
Account Executive, Prime Time and Day Time Sales
EDUCATION
MBA- Marketing -Wharton Graduate School of Business.
MS - TV-Radio Production, Syracuse University Graduate, Newhouse School.
BA - Economics, Trinity College.
HONORS/AWARDS
Winner, 2000 Jambles, FoxMeadow Tennis Club, December, 2000
Winner, East End Hospice Tennis Tournament, Westhampton Beach, July 2000
1st Round Contestant, National Platform Tennis Tournaments, 1985-2000
Achievement Award, Bronxville Community Fund, Sept 1987.
Winner/Finalist, Bronxville Field Club Tennis & Platform Tournaments, 79-92.
Winner/Finalist, Siwanoy Country Club, Tennis & Platform Tournaments, 79-87
For references or more information, please contact Albert Crane at:
or 917 250-6074 or Albertcran@aol.com
Albert Crane’s
References:
Mr. Jim Rosenfield, Chairman, JHR & Assoc, ex-President CBS
Jerry Dominus, Ret: EVP, CAB: Ex-CBS VP Sales: Ex-Sr VP-JWT
Jim Cunningham, VP, AG Edwards, ex Y & R
Dick Robertson, President, Time Warner Domestic TV
Jerry Seeman, President, Luxcore,Ltd.
Ken Wachtel, ex-Excite @Home, Exec VP, Sales,
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ALBERT CRANE’s
Interactive Contacts 12.05.07
(recently contacted within the last 12 months)
Name Title Agency / Client
Jason Heller Co- Interactive Director Horizon Media
Christine Peterson VP Interactive Carat Fusion
Ian Schafer President Deep Focus
Kristin Johnson VP Interactive Universal Pix & Home Ent
Arthur Chan EVP Interactive Palisades Media
Annie Valle Online Media Manager Sony SPE
Maridee Alter Sr VP Interactive Rubin Postear
Hope Distant Mgr Interactive Horizon Media
Rob Gaudio President GetYourNextCar.com
Don Buckley Sr VP Interactive Warner Bros
Nick Mariano Director, Interactive RPA Interactive
Laurie Hoye Manager, Interactive MovieLink
Amanda Richmond Sr VP Interactive MediavestNYC
Kari Hooper Director, Video Interactive StarcomIP Chic
Duke Nguyrn Interactive Director, Weinstein Deep Focus
Susan Keating Interactive Manager Sony SPE
Amanda Tellier VP Promotions CBS Television Network
Ruby Gottlieb CoMedia Director Horizon Media
Erin Foxworthy Assoc Media Director Palisades Interactive
Samantha Lim, Interactive Media Planner Palisades Media Interactive
Paul Lim, Online Director, Nintendo StarcomIP
Joshua Kleymeyer, Director Interactive Active Media/VA
Rob Gaudio, President, Harbor Credit
Nick Guerrieri, Associate Planner StrarcomIP Video Group
Major Advertising Agency and Client Contacts
Dec, 2007
Marc Goldstein, President, Mindshare
Alec Gerster, Chairman, Initiative Media
Jim Sandino, Exec VP, I Media Solutions
Bonnie Jaeckel, VP Corp Advertising, Xerox
Fred Dubin, Executive Vice President, The Media Edge (Y&R)
Aaron Cohen, Senior Vice President, Horizon Media
Tom Hadlock, VP, Account Services, Siegel & Gale
Tony Montgomery, General Manager, Brian Cronin Advertising
Peter Spengler, Exec Vice President, Boclaro Agency (Bristol Myers) ret
Irwin Gottlieb, President, Mindshare (now Group W)
Donna Wolfe, Exec VP President, Universal McCann
Page Thompson, Jr, President, OMD (was DDB Needham)
Bob Palmer, Chairman, R J Palmer Agency
Bruce Heim, Executive Vice President, Horizon Media
Peter Knobloch, President, R J Palmer Agency
Steve Grubbs, President, PHD Media
Jon Mandel, CEO, A C Nielsen
Tom Winner, Executive Vice President, Weiden & Kennedy
Andrea Alstrup, V’ice President, Johnson & Johnson (ret)
Paul Schulman, ex- President, Paul Schulman Agency (ret)
Chuck Bachrach, Executive Vice President, Rubin Postner
Jan Pattison, VP, Group Supervisor, McCann
Bob Adler, Executive Vice President, Gotham (ret)
Tim Spengler, Ecex VP Initiative Media
Peter Butchen, Executive Vice President, Initiative Media
Bob Silberberg, President, Bates BKS
Ric Glossman, Chairman, Creative Media Incorporated (ret)
Rino Scanzoni, Exec VP, The Media Edge (Y& R)
Larry Schneiderman, Vice President, Corinthian Media
Gary Carr, Senior Vice President, Targetcast
Larry Butner, President, Larry Butner Associates Inc
Richard Feldheim, President, John F. Murray (AHP)
Gerri Donini, President, SR VP RJ Palmer
Nancy Wiese, Exec Vice President, Xerox (ret)
Nick Conforti, Executive Vice President, Himmel Media
Doug Seay, Senior Vice President, Hal Riney
Jim Lawenda, Vice President. Schering Plough
Dave Martin, President, Pentacomm, (BBDO Detroit) (ret)
Gail Perlow, Vice President,General Manager, Media Insights (Combe)
Dawn Dumont , President, I Media Solutions
Warren Siedel, Vice President, Smith Klein Beecham (ret)
Mary Ann McArdle, Vice President, Wyeth Advertising (American Home)
Marisa Lopez, Managing Director, Mexican Tourism Board
Anthony Medico, Co-CEO, Next Reflex (O&M Media)
Jim Cunningham, President, AMG Global
Scott Beardon, Co-CEO, Next Reflex (O&M Media)
Laszlo Horvath, President, Action Media
Cheryl Sander,Vice President, Media Advantage
David Hemingway, President, Integrated Media Service
Jerry Seeman, President, Luxcore Advertising,Ltd
Richard Kostyra, President, Media First International (ret)
Industry Contacts
(Dec, 2007)
Larry Namer, President, Comspan
Frank Garland, EX Sr Sales, The Tennis Channel
Allen Hackel, CEO, Allen Hackel Organization
Guillermo Suescum, Indepentent Film Producer, Courage & Stupidity
Jim Rosenfield, President & CEO, JHR & Associates
Dick Robertson, President, Warner Brothers Domestic TV Sales
David Meister, Ex-President, The Tennis Channel
Burt Wolf, TV Personality, PBS
Ken Weinstock, President, KMW Productions
Tony Malara, Managing Partner, CEA (ex CBS President) died 8/24/06
Yale Roe, President, Yale Roe Films
Cynthia Tsai, President, Health Expo
Peter Lund, ex Chairman, CBS
Robert Wussler, President, Turner Productions
Jerry Dominus, Ex-Exec Vice President, CAB
Jim Birschbach President, Birschbach Media Recrutier
Scott McGraw, Executive VP, Discovery Networks (ret)
Lyn Andrews, Sr VP, Boomerang
Jerry Golod, President, JGolod Associates
Jerry Greenberg, President, Green Mountain Productions
Rich Eigendortf, COO, Viacom Cable Networks
Bob Kipperman, President, Total Media
Molly Lockwood, President, Conceptual Marketing
Irwin Ephron, Managing Partner, EPE
Gary Nenner, President, Gary Nenner Productions
Jack Rafferty, Managing Director, DBS
Mike Murphy, Managing Director, DBS
Terry Kollman, President, Charter Media
Karl Kuechenmeister, Exec VP, Cartoon Network, Turner Saies (ret)
Dave Logan, Vice President, Interep Radio Sales
Danny Kastner, CEO, Popstick
Bryon Evje, VP Business Dev, Broadband Enterprises
Anne Liquiori, Founder, Liguiori Productions
Ed Peters, President, Peters Media Services, Inc.
David Loring, President, Interactive Holdings
John Morse, President, Byron Media
Brad Mumm, Executive Vice President, Prime interactive Media
Jack Myers, President, Myers Reports
Joe Abbruzee, President, Discovery Cable Networks
Ed Papazian, Managing Partner, EPE
Paul Wang , Exec VP, Paxson
Joseph Tirinato, Sr. VP, TvB
Keith Turner, President, NBC, Sales
Jeanette Hektoen, VP Talent, NBC TV Network
Bob Lanning , President Directors Guild (Golf Producer)
Bob Petisi, President, Lawstreet.com
Dave Moore, President, 24/7 Real Media
Mike Nowacki, VP, News Sales, CBS TV Network
Blake McCoskie, Co-Founder, Reality Central
Scott McCleskey, Founder, Webhound
George Marlig, Exec VP, Media First
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May 1st, 2008 at 11:20 am
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May 1st, 2008 at 11:21 am
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