John Kuczaj Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Managing efforts to build out accounts in the Polaris platform.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Kantar Media Intelligence became Vivvix in Jan 2023The leading provider of strategic advertising intelligence to brands, ad agencies & media companies.2022-24 Client Support Director (Vivvix promotion)2022 Client.
• Direct a 6-member Client Support team handling… Show more Kantar Media Intelligence became Vivvix in Jan 2023The leading provider of strategic advertising intelligence to brands, ad agencies & media companies.2022-24.
• Direct a 6-member Client Support team handling all 28,000+ users for the 700+ Vivvix 360 (f/k/a/ Kantar Media) clients.
• Inbound data discrepancy troubleshooting about data and applications including but not limited to:o Verifying report creation accuracy and consulting on the data trends containedo Instructing ways in which the best.
• Excelled at keeping clients happy, resulting in four promotions during my tenure, including to a hybrid sales renewal / support Account Manager position, culminating in my appointment to build out the Vivvix 360 Client.
• Served as the expert in the syndicated methodology, considered the go-to source for explaining the methodology of our Syndicated Database to clients.

Chicago, IL

• 2022-24 Client Support Director (Vivvix promotion)2022 Client Success Manager (Vivvix promotion)2015-22 Account Manager (Kantar Media promotion)2008-15 Senior Account Service Representative (Kantar Media.
• Direct a 6-member Client Support team handling all 28,000+ users for the 700+ Vivvix 360 (f/k/a/ Kantar Media) clients.
• Inbound data discrepancy troubleshooting about data and applications including but… Show more 2022-24 Client Support Director (Vivvix promotion)2022 Client Success Manager (Vivvix promotion)2015-22 Account Manager.
• Inbound data discrepancy troubleshooting about data and applications including but not limited to:o Verifying report creation accuracy and consulting on the data trends containedo Instructing ways in which the best.
• Excelled at keeping clients happy, resulting in four promotions during my tenure, including to a hybrid sales renewal / support Account Manager position, culminating in my appointment to build out the Vivvix Client.
• Served as the expert in the syndicated methodology, considered the go-to source for explaining the methodology of our Syndicated Database to clients.

Chicago, IL

I created, booked and hosted (occasionally played a set) the ACOUSTIC EXPLOSION music show that ran every Monday at Silvie's Lounge in Chicago. Six performers played 25min sets every week 8-11pm. The series lasted 513 shows until COVID killed it.

Chicago, IL

• Reported to executives in the corporate office about television ratings and other data vital in making long-term brand management and asset decisions for Tribune’s 26 TV station group.Data Analysis
• Worked with the VP/Programming in evaluating strategic program acquisitions for the Tribune station group by analyzing creative content, rating and share trends, and overall compatibility with current station schedules.
• Created and maintained the corporate research department… Show more Reported to executives in the corporate office about television ratings and other data vital in making long-term brand management and asset decisions.
• Created and maintained the corporate research department, turning the position into a vital information repository utilized as a resource by management across Tribune Company divisions.
• Tracked ratings and audience shares of new program acquisitions, comparing performance to previous and competitive programming.Project Management
• Point-person on projects where information was collected from each of Tribune’s television stations; coordinated, reviewed and summarized results that supported senior management operation decisions.

San Antonio, TX

• Wrote executive summaries and analysis of television station rating performances during rating sweeps for station and corporate management.
• Coordinated advance research with station management for network affiliation switch.
• Worked with station management and news consultants on advance research for the launch of Nine O’clock News, which ended up being one of the most successful prime time newscast launches ever (based on TV ratings).
• Developed strategic sales promotion pieces… Show more
• Developed strategic sales promotion pieces sent directly to business leaders and advertising buyers in the market that would position the stations by highlighting rating strengths.
• Worked closely with the sales department by providing custom ratings analyses and presentations.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Wrote executive summaries and analysis of television station rating performances during rating sweeps for station management.
• Worked closely with the sales department in selling commercial time by providing custom ratings analyses and custom presentations as needed.
• Created and maintained the station research department
• Responsible for maintaining program schedule, communicating updates to listing services.
• Produced, wrote and voiced-over local commercials.