Dave Pridemore Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Leading and directing this multi-media operation (KIRO AM/FM, KTTH, MyNorthwest.com, 710sports.com, and 710 ESPN) with a team of 15 direct reports (120+ FTE), within operational budget and cost reduction implementations leading to $MM+M overall annual revenue with $M+ net profit for the Seattle Metro Area market. Highlights of Accomplishments include, but not limited to:- Created and championed the establishment of MyNorthwest.com and 710Sports.com on various digital platforms to become one of the highest audience metrics performers and revenues producers in majors market in the USA. (These digital platforms include the implementation of podcasts, streaming, websites, smartphone apps, podcasts and programmatic applications.)- Mentored my successor, Cathy Cangiano, as SVP/Market Manager for Bonneville Seattle, a 20 year peer and the former Director of Sales.- Mentored and developed five Directors into their current roles at Bonneville Seattle, that include Director of Digital (Tina Sorenson), Director of Programming (Mike Salk), Director of Finance (Alison Litchbach), and HR Director (Marin Brustuen).- Created, supported and maintained relationships/partnerships with community organizations, such as the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sonics, IMG/Learfield Sports, University of Washington and Washington State University Athletic Departments.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Seattle, Washington, United States

Lead the day to day National operations of the Sales Department (KIRO, KTTH, KNWX, KBSG FM, KISW FM, etc.), including hiring, training and development of the broadcast/digital sales team (10 Mgrs. & 60+ Sales Reps). Drive new business and achievement of revenue goals across Broadcast and Digital Platforms. Develops and executes sales strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets in local, new business and digital revenue. Develops and cultivates client relationships alongside Account Executives. Progressive promotions from Sales Manager to Director of Sales, with expanding territory and team responsibility.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Generate advertising revenue (KIRO AM/FM, KING AM/FM) by calling on established agencies, cold-calling new prospects and convincing potential clients of the merits of television advertising to help local and regional advertisers achieve their business objectives through effective TV and digital advertising. Establish credible relationships with local business community, and making sales calls on existing and prospective clients. Maintain assigned accounts and develops new accounts. Prepare and deliver sales presentations to clients. Educate customers on the various effective types of advertising will help promote their products or services in the most effective way possible. Provide clients with information regarding rates for advertising placement in all media. Develop advertising schedules with clients and station personnel responsible for placing advertising into station media. Work with clients and station personnel to develop advertisements. Promoted to Sales Manager.