John Grantz Email & Phone Number

Louisville, Ky, Us

Created and developed marketing and engagement programs.Increased client support to Louisville Public Media over 1200 percent within the first 4 years. Assisted clients and stations in increased awareness through cross promotion in special events. Created and implemented numerous large and small award winning special events and festivals for stations. Won DEI first place at national conference for teams activities. Achieved solid sales results through continuously. Won DEI Underwriter of the Year. In 2018 created programs for clients that generated over 1 million in sales for the stations. Excelled with higher power ratios based upon formats, accounts and ratings. Skills developed include data and revenue analysis, proposal budgeting, upfront deal packaging, contract negotiations, P&L budget management, and product conception for licensing deals. Recognized as an advertising consultant by many of my clients.

Kentucky And Indiana, United States

Since 1983 operating an event company which managed any and all aspects of music events, athletic events including sponsorship sales, talent booking, production, management of concessions and branding engagement and activations. Accomplishments include: organizing the opening of each of the Waterfront Developments event areas; orchestrating the grand opening for 100,000 people; creating “Rockin’ at River Points Concert Series”, WFPK’s “Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series” and organizing and implementing concession sales at Louisville Gardens and events at Waterfront Park. Also been involved in the creation of Louisville Orchestra's Strings Attached Series, The Water Tower Art and Blues Festival, Louisville’s Largest Beach Bash and Volleyball Tournaments, Forest Fest Bluegrass Festival, assisting The Jefferson County High School Cross Country Championships,. Founder of and former owner of Production Simple LLC a boutique talent-buying, promotion company and former owner and operator of Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, Kentucky.

Senior Account Manager ACHIEVEMENTS Top biller for 1997 .Created own client list with consistent billing. Aggressively searched out and acquired new money accounts. Assisted in getting the station involved in community events. Leader for last three years as one of the top sales achievers for the station.. Designed and implemented promotions in order to generate additional dollars for station. Led 1996 and 1997 in regional sales and long-term business. Utilized sales promotions to generate market awareness for the station.

Education record

High School, General