Community Relations and Business Partnerships for "Deerfield Neighbors" and Best Version Media's North Shore community magazines. Complementary and directly mailed monthly to homes, the content is fun and uplifting and loved by communities! Magazines are read cover-to-cover and are fixtures on coffee tables!Exclusive, glossy, high-profile monthly magazines that reach homes in Deerfield and other communities our magazines will have the community at the heart. Each month we highlight… Show more Community Relations and Business Partnerships for "Deerfield Neighbors" and Best Version Media's North Shore community magazines. Complementary and directly mailed monthly to homes, the content is fun and uplifting and loved by communities! Magazines are read cover-to-cover and are fixtures on coffee tables!Exclusive, glossy, high-profile monthly magazines that reach homes in Deerfield and other communities our magazines will have the community at the heart. Each month we highlight stars from the community on our cover and shine a light on their special story with a feature article. Upbeat and positive, Deerfield Neighbors will feature a wide variety of unique locally generated human interest and philanthropic content. Our pages include:- Articles by & about residents- Expert tips by local business owners- School & park district information- Accomplishments & efforts of our youth- A monthly calendar to encourage involvement in local events.Created in the spirit of connecting people, our mission is to entertain, inform, spur conversation & bring the community together with a monthly magazine that reflects Deerfield families and businesses.David StrouseMobile: (847)835-5197davidstrouse.bvm@gmail.comwww.bestversionmedia.com"Bringing People Together Show less

Business Development Manager/Project Manager/Sales Agent March 2005 – PresentConsult with customers from a variety of industries to meet individual project goals and budgets. Devise, negotiate, and execute cohesive, integrated marketing plans. Service and maintain key client accounts with professional sports organizations, major media, educational institutions, and entertainment/service sectors. * Contribute to business development for Playmakers Media Corporation, an exclusive… Show more Business Development Manager/Project Manager/Sales Agent March 2005 – PresentConsult with customers from a variety of industries to meet individual project goals and budgets. Devise, negotiate, and execute cohesive, integrated marketing plans. Service and maintain key client accounts with professional sports organizations, major media, educational institutions, and entertainment/service sectors. * Contribute to business development for Playmakers Media Corporation, an exclusive print ad sales agency for Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Phillies, and all official New York Yankees publications.* Sell print sponsorships in Performance Media Publications that includes Chicago Botanic Garden Member's Magazine Guide, Lyric Opera of Chicago Programs, and the Ravinia Festival Magazine.* Created print and digital advertising sponsorships for Big Ten Alumni Alliance, a unique group of Big Ten Conference alumni magazines.* Grew visibility and credibility of Columbia College in Illinois.* Negotiated and secured key client accounts with Walgreens, Infiniti, American Family Insurance,, Navistar, Combe, Inc., and Helen of Troy for Avanti International, a marketing communications consultant group.* Generated over 100% of new business within first year and grew sales to over $1M. Show less

Real solutions and delivering real resultsAn agency without any agency feesCorporate Branded Products & ServicesMSM Promotions is a total project management agency that creates events and programs to grow your business and brand. Providing the most innovative and cutting edge product and service solutions. MSM Promotions is part of the Proforma family, a $500 million marketing agency

Sales Consultant MSM Promotions :January 2005 – December 2008Researched, presented, sold, and fulfilled imprinted product purchases for new clients to meet branding goals. Key clients included Chicago Cubs, Levy Restaurants, Infiniti, Comcast, Lincoln Mercury, Mitsubishi, and Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.* Generated over 100% new business within first year and grew sales to over $600K..Early Roles:Marketing Manager, Professional Sports Publications * Sold advertising… Show more Sales Consultant MSM Promotions :January 2005 – December 2008Researched, presented, sold, and fulfilled imprinted product purchases for new clients to meet branding goals. Key clients included Chicago Cubs, Levy Restaurants, Infiniti, Comcast, Lincoln Mercury, Mitsubishi, and Union League Boys & Girls Clubs.* Generated over 100% new business within first year and grew sales to over $600K..Early Roles:Marketing Manager, Professional Sports Publications * Sold advertising space in conjunction with promotional/merchandising sponsorships for Chicago Cubs, White Sox, Blackhawks, Bulls, and Bears, and Big Ten football and basketball.* Grew sales up to 500% per year, gaining recognition as a top 3 revenue producer in nation for 15 consecutive years and President's Award winner. Director of Theatre Sales and Marketing Group, Holiday Star PlazaDirector of Corporate Sales/Community Development, Chicago Bulls Sales/Marketing Representative, Chicago White Sox Sales Director, Chicago Hustle Women's Basketball Team. Show less