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Chicago, Il, Us

Libertyville, Illinois, United States

EcoFocus Research Data empowers business leaders to drive transformative change by aligning with sustainability expectations. Our insights identify opportunities and validate eco-friendly initiatives, ensuring alignment with consumer trends. As the premier resource for sustainable consumer behavior since 2010, EcoFocus Worldwide is essential for businesses aiming to integrate impactful eco-strategies in an era where sustainability is crucial.

Greater Chicago Area

Forward Focus Media (FFM) helps business owners of all types, manage the paradigm shifts and disruption that has resulted from new technology and chart a sustainable course forward to embrace the change. We understand the need to be technologically current and offer services to help our clients manage this need. FFM helps our clients understand the new challenges and opportunities confronting their markets today. We help them develop contemporary strategic plans that address their new needs, identify new opportunities, plan exit strategies and maximize their investment dollars.Sustainability is another area of our practice that is very important to us at FFM. This includes everything from managing embodied and operational carbon that impacts climate change to social justice and workplaces that address the work life balance for maximum performance. We strive to help our clients be great corporate citizens without losing sight of the bottom line. We thoroughly evaluate each client’s specific needs and then help them leverage the latest, most effective and efficient technologies.We recognize the value of good content and assist Intellectual Property owners on how best to manage the different platforms available including how to leverage technology.Every client is unique so we take the time to understand the specifics of their challenges and work collaboratively to navigate a positive path forward.

As the Strategic Advisor to Missouri Life Media, I advise the management team on strategic business decisions and identifying growth opportunities across all disciplines and profit centers. I work closely with the Owners, and other senior leaders to develop and implement strategic plans that support the company's vision and goals.Missouri Life Media is the unrivaled authority on all things Missouri, proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary. With the largest paid subscriber base in the state, we are the go-to destination for captivating stories, insider insights, and immersive experiences that showcase the best of Missouri. From covering local events and highlighting the hidden gems of the region to uncovering the best places to visit and indulge in delectable cuisine, Missouri Life magazine is your trusted companion, delivering unmatched content that ignites a deep appreciation for the beauty, culture, and spirit of the Show-Me State.

TangoTeams is on a mission to reimagine outsourcing high performance software development across cloud, web and mobile.Strategic advisor , Business Development and Go-To-Market StrategyAligned TangoTeams positioning to differentiation and streamlined sales motionAdvised on go-to-market strategy and messaging to reach executive level decision makersAssisted with strategic sales and marketing, driving TangoTeams to $4.5m in sales pipeline within the first 6 months of operation.Identified opportunities for product-led sales and category differentiation through Software Development as a ServiceAssisted with key sales metrics, establishing a reportable baseline for pipelineFoundational in the business strategy which led to acquisition by Launch Consulting

Sustainability and Technology remain tentpole topics at Metropolis in print, digital and events. If your company has a sustainability initiative, please reach out to me.For 40 years, Metropolis has been the architecture and design industry’s most compelling storyteller. Metropolis’ s content scope spans design at all scales—from the smallest products to city planning. Metropolis has always sought out, and featured, the game changers in the industry, from emerging talent to established individuals and organizations. Metropolis in print or online publishes content that links design to evolving cultural trends, from big data to the maker movement. Metropolis readers expect us to take them behind the scenes and share innovations, reveal breakthrough processes, and keep them ahead of the curve. In addition to the magazine, Metropolis has a very robust website at www.metropolismag.com and an dynamic events division managing 50+ events each year.

205 Lexington Ave. 17Th Floor New York, New York 10178

2018 is the year of Sustainability at Metropolis in print, digital and live events. If your company has a sustainability initiative, please reach out to me. Metropolis has always sought out, and featured, the game changers in the industry, from emerging talent to established individuals and organizations. For 35 years, Metropolis has been the architecture and design industry’s most compelling storyteller. Metropolis’ s content scope spans design at all scales—from the smallest products to city planning.Metropolis in print or online publishes content that links design to evolving cultural trends, from big data to the maker movement. Metropolis readers expect us to take them behind the scenes and share innovations, reveal breakthrough processes, and keep them ahead of the curve. In addition to the magazine, Metropolis has a very robust website at www.metropolismag.com and an dynamic events division managing 50+ live events each year.

• Joined Publications International (PIL) in 2000 as President of the Magazine Division. Created and implemented a new outward facing Food Business Unit to provide publishing services along with multiple other consumer touch point promotional packages to the Nation’s largest Consumer Package Goods companies and grocery chains, including Kraft, Campbell, Hershey, KitchenAid, Nestle, Crock-Pot, Kroger, Harris Teeter, Mondelez and more.• In 2004, promoted to President of the Cooking Division, which included books, magazines and digital.• In 2005, led the team that developed the first ecommerce website for PIL Children’s Division. The website included microsites for major licensors including Disney, Sesame Street and HIT and required negotiating the rights and approvals. Directed first DRTV spots for PIL Children’s Division.• Negotiated and managed the contract with Disney to launch Special Interest magazines.• In 2010, led the Digital Media Division of PIL with the launch of the critically acclaimed iCookbook app and the iCookbook Platform (PaaS) on iOS, Android and Windows 8. Negotiated agreements for iCookbook to be a pre-install on more than 10MM OEM devices with Acer and Toshiba. Negotiated licensing agreement with Sesame Street for iCookbook app.• In 2011, established PIL Mobile. An app development and sales unit of the PIL Digital Division. Contracted with Lenovo, Johnsonville, Butterball and Crock-Pot to develop bespoke apps using the iCookbook PaaS platform.• In 2008, was appointed President of SDX Interactive (SDXi) a new subsidiary of PIL leveraging new technology to enhance print content with nearly invisible 2-D barcodes (isotropic dots) that enhanced the printed book with audio and other computing functions. The SDXi technology won a Disney “Innovation of the Year” award. Licensed services using the technology to Egmont Russia and Replogle Globes.• Under my direction, SDXi developed Patent #8,266,000.

Jerry was retained by Turner Broadcasting to strategize, set-up and run their in-house magazine unit for World Championship Wrestling. Jerry successful implemented a protocol and integrated systems to successfully co-market live television and live events with the print magazine. He also directed the video of the Nitro Girls Swimsuit shoot.

• As Executive Publisher, developed the concept of multi touch-point solution based selling tactics.• Created, set-up and ran a syndicated radio division, a live events program including Super Bowl cruises on both coats on four cruise ships simultaneously, and a talent procurement team.• Executed co-promotions with NBC, CBS and Fox. Led the team that featured the biggest names in sports for various Inside Sports articles and products including top writers like John Feinstein, Pulitzer Prize Winner Dave Anderson along with sports celebrities like Mike Ditka, Doug Collins, Stedman Graham, Bob Costas, Bob Trumpy, Randy Cross and Howie Long.• Directed the shooting of the annual Swimsuit Issue for both print and video, co-promoted with Baywatch and Entertainment Tonight for four seasons. The Inside Sports/Baywatch episodes were among the highest rated for the year.

Education record

Psychology