Gerry Sankner Email & Phone Number

Greater New York City Area

Associate Publisher and producer of a private monthly magazine that serves the residents of affluent neighborhoods with locally-based content. • Prospect and schedule face-to-face presentations with business professionals. • Work with content team, design team, and administrators to produce an exclusive and unique publication. • Network with professional organizations to educate residents via expert articles from a variety of… Show more Associate Publisher and producer of a private monthly magazine that serves the residents of affluent neighborhoods with locally-based content. • Prospect and schedule face-to-face presentations with business professionals. • Work with content team, design team, and administrators to produce an exclusive and unique publication. • Network with professional organizations to educate residents via expert articles from a variety of industries. • Responsible for building book of business; researching appropriate potential sponsors for long-term contracts. • Develop editorial vision for publication; hire photographers and content specialists. Show less

New York

• Responsible for developing new business for major entertainment print and online publisher and trade show event producer.• Prospect and cultivate relationships, sell online advertising and sponsorships to new clients, target new sources of ad revenue, and create custom programs for clients.• Sell display advertising and maintain service relationships with existing and newly acquired customers. Present to corporate executives, advertising agencies and local contacts.• Customized… Show more • Responsible for developing new business for major entertainment print and online publisher and trade show event producer.• Prospect and cultivate relationships, sell online advertising and sponsorships to new clients, target new sources of ad revenue, and create custom programs for clients.• Sell display advertising and maintain service relationships with existing and newly acquired customers. Present to corporate executives, advertising agencies and local contacts.• Customized financial reports and forecasts for upper management. • Clientele include: Focus Features, Universal Pictures, Sony Pictures Classics, TNT, HBO, NBC, Cirque du Soleil, MSG Entertainment, Busch Gardens, etc.• Acquire and manage the most highly esteemed educational institutions in the Performing Arts (Acting, Dance, etc.) as well as other areas of academia.• Enlarged company’s partnership with SAG-AFTRA and Actors’ Equity Association.• Consultant for 3 CRM roll-outs.• Hire and train sales staff, manage Trade Show Events. Show less

New York

• Developed, identified and grew new corporate sales opportunities and maintained excellent pre-existing client relationships with the objective of achieving and exceeding sales goals for the Backstage brand (Backstage; Backstage West; Backstage.com; Daily Espresso E-Newsletter; Call Sheet; Actorfest Events.)• Proactively drove new business development plan in the B2B and Consumer arenas.• Responsible for developing new channels, and generated new leads and contacts. Duties included… Show more • Developed, identified and grew new corporate sales opportunities and maintained excellent pre-existing client relationships with the objective of achieving and exceeding sales goals for the Backstage brand (Backstage; Backstage West; Backstage.com; Daily Espresso E-Newsletter; Call Sheet; Actorfest Events.)• Proactively drove new business development plan in the B2B and Consumer arenas.• Responsible for developing new channels, and generated new leads and contacts. Duties included forecasting sales; managing time and work flow as well as responding to competition.• Presented to corporate executives, leading acting schools, universities, advertising agencies and local contacts.• Initiated creation of Ad Tracking Database that became the standard ad tracking and billing system utilized throughout Nielsen Business Media (The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, Ad Week, etc.) Show less

New York

• Responsible for acquiring high-profile Fortune 500 clients for SRT, Inc., a company specializing in multimedia communications and digital media manufacturing in areas such as e-books, audio and video productions.• Clientele included leaders of industry in Publishing, Communications, Government, Advertising and Finance.• Management of accounts included consultation with clients; advised on cost and format; developed proposals; supervised production, package design, quality control… Show more • Responsible for acquiring high-profile Fortune 500 clients for SRT, Inc., a company specializing in multimedia communications and digital media manufacturing in areas such as e-books, audio and video productions.• Clientele included leaders of industry in Publishing, Communications, Government, Advertising and Finance.• Management of accounts included consultation with clients; advised on cost and format; developed proposals; supervised production, package design, quality control, scheduling, trafficking, fulfillment, and distribution.• Initiated and successfully implemented publishing program at SRT: Signed publishers with monthly serial titles; designed a plan to ensure efficient and economical results; supervised monthly run of 60+subscription-driven publications.• Reported directly to Company President and Chief Financial Officer; organized trade show appearances; created strategic alliances with new vendors; recommended marketing strategies; supervised and trained support staff; managed and prioritized resources and projects. Show less