John P. Email & Phone Number

Burbank, Ca, Us

John is responsible for driving improvement and expansion with measurable financial benefits across the Midnight Oil organization. Partnering with the President and MO Executive Leadership team, he focuses on establishing key business initiatives, financial business strategy, corporate pricing strategy, all legal matters including corporate compliance, and company-wide procurement strategy. His responsibilities recently expanded to include company-wide banking and financial signatory functions.

Burbank, Ca, Us

John reports to the CEO and heads the Strategic Business Initiatives Group, leading priority strategic business initiatives including pricing strategy and global sourcing for all major accounts. He's also responsible for global planning, including identifying and leading the development of and strategy for new business partnerships in North America, EMEA, APAC, and Greater China territories

Burbank, Ca, Us

Worked directly for the owners/principals of both Midnight Oil Creative and LAGraphico to provide visibility of all internal strategic initiates as well as all pursuit opportunities presented by sales and account executives.Provided strategic vision and direction for all pursuits of new business, developing the account teams to support new brands and/or current top 10 clients.Worked closely with teams of design, technology, and production experts who consistently deliver class-leading and award-winning marketing solutions across all media—including high-level branding campaigns, print and packaging, POP, POS, interactive, second screen, mobile and social.MOC and LAG are industry leaders for in-theater marketing and advertising solutions, including cutting-edge interactive kiosk experiences. Both companies provide solutions for various divisions (Domestic Theatrical, International Theatrical, Home Entertainment, Consumer Products, etc.) within every major film studio and most mini-majors including Warner Bros., Walt Disney Studios, NBCUniversal, Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Summit Entertainment, and many others. Both companies are also leaders for in-store consumer and retail marketing solutions for the gaming industry, and our clients include the biggest players in the space including Activision-Blizzard, Electronic Arts, Microsoft, SCEA, Ubisoft, Capcom, Square Enix, and THQ - just to name a few. In addition, we have delivered domestic and international campaigns for various companies in the retail electronics space, including Microsoft Xbox, Logitech, and Sonos. Both MOC and LAG continue to strive as creative and strategic partners for our clients by delivering physical and digital innovative solutions that provide value and traction with their audience.

Burbank, Ca, Us

OverviewResponsible for managing Project Managers at all levels from Associate to Senior as well as ensuring all projects are managed efficiently and to the highest quality. Responsibilities included:• Leading an efficient and effective digital production team that is responsible for: - Initiating and scoping out new projects and current project enhancements and change orders - Developing and monitoring all digital project scopes, cost estimates, timelines and resources - Following projects from initiation to implementation - Ensuring projects are produced within budget• Provide leadership, motivation and management to Project Managers by: - Identifying areas for career growth for Production Team members (Project Managers and Production Manager) and facilitate career goals and advancement. - Training and educating new project managers on the company’s methodology and processes.• Facilitating communication between Account, Creative and Development teams as well as with the Client• Collaborating with Production Manager to develop complex resource plans• Managing risk escalations and taking necessary corrective action in order to achieve success• Providing support to high profile business development initiatives as needed• Constantly evaluating and analyzing the division's P&L in partnership with the President/Managing Director• Building client relationships in conjunction with Account Directors/Managers• Partnering with VP of Technology, Creative Director, Director of Client Services, and Production Manager to define and develop best practices and processes for the efficient execution of projects• Partnering with Directors of Print and Retail as needed for integrated marketing campaigns• Managing external vendors as neededClients included: Microsoft (Xbox,) Activision, Ubisoft, Disney, Disney Online, NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Online, Sony Online, Focus Features, P&G, Participant Media.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

In 2009 John co-founded and served as President and CEO of JamCloud (relaunched in 2012 as Plug.dj) Plug DJ is a real-time social media experience combining music and video discovery in a fun and interactive online environment, complete with dancing avatars to match people’s personalities.

Cuttle Inc. (d/b/a Cuttle Campus) provides a digital signage advertising network within the Digital-Out-of-Home (DOOH) and Location-based Advertising (LBA) markets via, a revolutionary community-building, communication and digital advertising platform that connects brands with influential and affluent student communities nationwide.The Cuttle Campus network currently serves over 200 schools nationwide including Top 10 DMAs.

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- Led all digital business initiatives, which was serviced by a 25+ person core agency team; Managed the entire technology division including research and development - Spearheaded the agency’s move into national MMOG gaming, with the Shinjuku Nexus Project, utilizing Microsoft’s Bing Maps Application Platform- Leveraged the EA Charm Girls Club and Disney work to develop expertise in the Tween demographic, deliver whitepapers, and establish a panel of Tween Subject Matter Experts- Oversaw and managed the agency’s rebranding, including Brand Identity Creation, Brand Platform, Personality Attributes, Mark Studies, Tagline and Brand Guidelines Clients included: Microsoft (Xbox, Bing, MS Technical Computing Group) Electronic Arts, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Home Entertainment, Disney Educational Productions

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Responsiblities and duties include:- Managed up to 10 Interactive Producers, Resource Managers, QA Managers, and Account Coordinators to ensure superior quality and on-schedule release of all agency projects and multiple maintenance retainer accounts for all clients- Provide day-to-day guidance to Account Teams, including: assisting in resource assignments; setting priorities; problem resolution; reviewing/approving deliverables; fostering teamwork; and implementing mentoring programs to inspire the teams to perform as industry leaders- Packaged and led the cross platform digital marketing, mobile and media strategy for Michelob Ultra brand, while strategically positioning 12 other Anheuser-Busch beverage brands represented by the agency- Supervised digital strategy and production for the agency’s FX Networks Agency of Record relationship, including website, mobile, media, maintenance, and live events for all FX shows - Oversaw key marquis accounts including American Honda Motor Co., which included several large, multi-year engagements such as Honda E-Shopping, requiring close collaboration with over 40 stakeholders to deliver technology solutions for the Honda and Acura model lines- Updated, and reviewed and forecast Monthly Revenue Target Reports and Weekly Burn Reports for all agency projects on a daily/weekly basis with the President and CEO, focusing on protecting company profitability - Led the definition and implementation of workflow and project management processes, while proposing and prioritizing process improvementsClients included: Anheuser-Busch, Busch Entertainment Corp. (now SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment), American Honda Motor Co., Honda Powersports, Honda Riders’ Club of America, ASIMO, Ford (for JWT), Lincoln, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, Disney, FX Networks, Showtime, British Broadcasting Corp., Cisco (for Ogilvy), Clearwire, Teleflora, Morgan Hotel Group, Found Animals Foundation

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Responsiblities and duties include:- Oversee and manage a department of nine Account Managers/Project Managers/Account Coordinators to ensure superior quality and on-schedule release of all projects for all clients- Provide day-to-day guidance to Account Teams, including: assisting in resource assignments; setting priorities; problem resolution; reviewing/approving deliverables; fostering teamwork; and implementing mentoring programs to inspire the teams to perform as industry leaders- Lead the definition and implementation of workflow and project management processes, while proposing and prioritizing process improvements- Primary department contact for Business Development, including: creation of account plans and business plans and strategies; negotiating project definition and scope; creation of pricing and forecasts; and capturing additional business, project, and technology opportunities- Primary department contact for Marketing, including assistance in development of marketing plans and deliverables, and scoping and pricing of marketing deliverables- Review, revise, and approve all LOAs, MSAs and SOWs for all active and upcoming projects - Recruit, hire, and train new Account Managers/Project Managers/Account CoordinatorsClients included General Electric, Microsoft, Adobe, Linksys, Epson, Warner Bros., The CW TV Network, Hilton Hotels, Ford, Lexus, Amp’d Mobile, Sprint, Naked Juice, Garmin, Activision, Cranium, LucasArts, Eidos, STAGR.com

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Clients included General Electric, Microsoft (Internet Explorer 7, Volume Licensing), Hilton Hotels, Activision

Managed all aspects of the strategy, design and development of: - Websites for Endless Noise and LauraCorn.com - Fox’s Paparazzi theatrical website - TV/Film portal Here! TV - Corporate website for China United International Holdings Limited, a financial services company located in Hong Kong, listed on the Shortlist of the 2005 Cannes Cyber Lion Awards - Corporate website for Heritage International Holdings Limited, a financial services company located in Hong KongClients included Angelsmith (LA agency), Evocentrix Advertising (LA agency), China United International Holdings Limited (Hong Kong), Heritage International Holdings Limited (Hong Kong and Macau), and CaptureMemory (NYC and Seattle)

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Responsibilities and duties included:- Managed the planning, design, and development of all agency projects including: DreamWorks’ Red Eye website; FX Networks’ 30 Days and Oil Storm websites; Paramount Pictures’ websites Failure to Launch and Barnyard; Sony Pictures’ Boogeyman and The Exorcism of Emily Rose websites; 20th Century Fox’s website Hide and Seek; Universal Pictures websites including White Noise, Kicking and Screaming, Land of the Dead Loot/Shoot Game, and Forty Year Old Virgin; Warner Bros. Intl. websites including Constantine and The Island- Developed/Implemented new processes for Digital Production, Operations, IT, and QA Departments - Recruited/hired producers, designers, and developers, and designers resulting in a 5X increase in full time staff- Expanded business development while working closely with the CEO and Creative Director, successfully doubling Jetset’s client list within one yearClients included Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures, Paramount Pictures, 20th Century Fox, DreamWorks Pictures, and FX Networks

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Responsibilities and duties included:- Collaborated with Sr. Account Executives on new business initiatives – determining scope, budgets, timelines, and assignment of production teams- Managed marquis entertainment and beverage accounts; maintained daily contact with clients- Expanded relationships with existing clients and evaluated new opportunities- Oversaw all directives to maintain client satisfaction; ensured all agency projects were developed and delivered on time and on budgetAccounts/Projects managed included: The Coca-Cola Company, North America – Coca-Cola Classic/Sprite/Minute Maid Brands - CokeMadness/NCAA, SpriteMadness/NCAA, CC Football Town USA, CC Youth Partnership, CC/WB Live The Magic/Chamber of Secrets Website/Media Campaign; Warner Bros. – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets US and International Websites/Media Campaign, Kangaroo Jack Website, Adventures of Pluto Nash Website; Universal Pictures – The HULK Website, Bourne Identity Website; 20th Century Fox – Swimfan, Sexy Beast; Sony Pictures Entertainment – The New Guy; DreamWorks Pictures – The Ring; Disney Channel – Zoog Disney; The WB TV Network – Kids WB!; Imagine Entertainment; Michael J. Fox Foundation; Rock the Vote

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Accounts/Projects managed included: The Coca-Cola Company, North America – Coca-Cola Classic/Minute Maid Brands – CC Youth Development, Sundblom Santa, Live The Magic/HP and the Sorcerer’s Stone Website/Media Campaign/KO 10K; Warner Bros. – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Website US and International Websites/Media Campaign, Adventures of Pluto Nash; Universal Pictures – The Fast and the Furious, Universal Focus; MGM Pictures – Legally Blonde, Heartbreakers; Paramount Pictures – K19: The Widowmaker Website; Sony Pictures Entertainment – Blackhawk Down Website, A Knight’s Tale Website, Adventures of Joe Dirt Website, Saving Silverman Website, Final Fantasy Website; Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment – Game Show Network Website, ScreenBlast, ScreenBlast Movie Maker, Jackie Chan Adventures Website; Disney/Touchstone Pictures – Bubble Boy Title Animation; Gold Circle Entertainment– Brick Red Records

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Accounts managed included: Warner Bros. – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone US and International Websites/Media Campaign; Sony Pictures Entertainment – Adventures of Joe Dirt Website, Saving Silverman Website, Final Fantasy Website; Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment – SoapCity.com/SantaCruz Website, ScreenBlast; DreamWorks Pictures – The Contender Website, Road Trip Website; Los Angeles Times – Festival of Books, Festival of Health, Travel Show, Times In Education, Investment Strategies Conference, Inside the Times, Cannes Film Festival; USC/UCLA Global Film School – Strategy and Business Plan; Tonos.com – Website and Brand Identity; YouBet.com Website

Glendale, Ca, Us

Responsibilities and duties:- Managed and negotiated film rental accounts with all exhibitors and buyers for live action and animated secondary releases in the Central US (100+ accounts)- Oversaw booking, tracking and delivery of all film product to all exhibitors, as well as trouble-shooting and coordinating with Technicolor Entertainment Services, the largest national film lab and delivery services company- Served as intermediary between sales division and six ad agencies for cooperative advertising programs, as well as promotional and trade screenings (averaging 30+ per film)- Managed and analyzed account payment status for exhibitors and film buyers- Compiled and estimated theatrical grosses for reporting and analysisTheatrical Releases included: Forces of Nature, The Love Letter, The Haunting, American Beauty, Galaxy Quest, The Road to El Dorado, Gladiator, and Road Trip

Glendale, Ca, Us

Responsiblities and duties:- Handled same responsibilities and duties as above for all branches in the Western US.Theatrical Releases included: The Peacemaker, Amistad, MouseHunt, Paulie, Deep Impact, Small Soldiers, Saving Private Ryan, Antz, The Prince of Egypt, and In Dreams

Glendale, Ca, Us