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 Success Manager (Vivvix promotion)2015-22 Account Manager (Kantar Media promotion)2008-15 Senior Account Service Representative (Kantar Media promotion)2006-08 Account Service Representative (Kantar Media)• 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 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 promotion)2006-08 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 not limited to:o Verifying report creation accuracy and consulting on the data trends containedo Instructing ways in which the best context in the data insights could be achieved, primarily by analyzing category and competitor activityo Confirming data continuity and explaining reasons for data changes between reportso Reporting unexplained data discrepancies to Technical Support team and assisting in their triage as needed• 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 Support team.• Served as the expert in the syndicated methodology, considered the go-to source for explaining the methodology of our Syndicated Database to clients.• Performed In-person and video conference training of advertising agencies, media companies and advertisers on our Syndicated Database to create advertising spend, placement and creative reports across 20+ different media.• Client contacts include: Media VPs, Product Management Directors, Media Directors, Media Planners & Buyers, Strategy & Data Directors, Research Directors • Handled important brand / agency clients including: Ford, GM, McDonalds, T-Mobile, Publicis agencies, Group M agencies Show less

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 promotion)2006-08 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 (Kantar Media promotion)2008-15 Senior Account Service Representative (Kantar Media promotion)2006-08 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 not limited to:o Verifying report creation accuracy and consulting on the data trends containedo Instructing ways in which the best context in the data insights could be achieved, primarily by analyzing category and competitor activityo Confirming data continuity and explaining reasons for data changes between reportso Reporting unexplained data discrepancies to Technical Support team and assisting in their triage as needed• 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 Support team.• Served as the expert in the syndicated methodology, considered the go-to source for explaining the methodology of our Syndicated Database to clients.• Performed In-person and video conference training of advertising agencies, media companies and advertisers (“clients”) on our Syndicated Database to create advertising spend, placement and creative reports across 20+ different media (TV, Print, Digital, Radio, OOH).• Client contacts include: Media VPs, Product Management Directors, Media Directors, Media Planners & Buyers, Strategy & Data Directors, Research Directors • Involved in renewal & up-sell of current client contracts (revenue responsibility with sales goal 2015-2022).• Handled the important brand / agency clients including: Ford, GM, McDonalds, T-Mobile, Publicis agencies, Group M agencies Show less

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 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, 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.• Controlled & administered sales research software evaluations for station group.Writing• Critically summarized broad-based industry research reports for senior management.• Wrote quarterly executive summaries and analysis of station rating performances.• Summarized station group ratings performance for all Tribune Broadcasting external and internal communications and Tribune Company financial reports and updates.• Evaluated the performance of vital syndicated and network programming on Tribune stations.Executive Reports• Worked closely with Tribune CEO and Broadcasting President in presenting strategic data for Wall Street earnings calls and reports with direct impact potential on company stock valuation. • Contributed data and wrote analysis points for outside presentations, speeches and reports given by Tribune CEO to shareholders including data for financial reports, annual reports and stockholder meetings. Show less

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 • 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 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.• Created presentations and one-sheets for the sales department that would help them maximize rates for commercial time sold on the stations. Show less

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.