Mark T. Deprez Email & Phone Number

South Bend, Indiana Area

Assisted in the management of the nine person Crops Sales Group responsible for selling all Farm Journal platforms. Introduced an Account List Management System as well as the implementation of a CRM.

South Bend, Indiana Area

In addition to my role as Vice President, General Manager, of Farm Journal Radio, I took on the role of Vice President, Director of Sales, of Farm Journal Broadcasting including all brands, radio and TV. In my role as VP/DOS I work closely with our staff of twenty enterprise and national account managers (Row Crop, Livestock and Inside Sales) to present broadcast solutions as part of an integrated media mix. Our nationally syndicated programs include; AgDay, U.S. Farm Report, Machinery Pete TV, AgriTalk, American Countryside and The Farm Journal Report. In 2017 we achieved record ad sales.

South Bend, Indiana Area

Effective January 2, 2014 I assumed the role of Vice President, General Manager, Radio, Farm Journal Media. In 2014 we doubled our 2013 revenue, purchased American Countryside and launched Market Rally with Chip Flory and MyFarmRadio, a 24/7 digital mobile radio channel.

South Bend, Indiana Area

After eighteen years left Federated Media in August of 2012. Shortly after began consulting Farm Journal Broadcasting as they began to build a radio portfolio. As my involvement evolved from consultant to Independent Contractor we accomplished the following objectives: We updated the sound of AgriTalk. Through an extensive reshuffling of affiliates increased our farm acreage coverage, increased farm ratings and cut distribution costs.

South Bend, Indiana Area

See Business Development Independent Contractor above.

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

In January of 2012 I was promoted to COO of Pathfinder Communications Corporation. Pathfinder operates under the Federated Media umbrella. In my role as COO I oversaw all seven of the Federated Media radio brands in Fort Wayne and Auburn, Indiana. In the final month of my tenure as COO the following was accomplished:In April 2012 we dropped the classic rock brand at our Fort Wayne cluster to simulcast News Talk 1190 on 92.3 FM. In July 2012 we accomplished the following with one less brand, one less sales department, and without Arbitron ratings.• July Operating Cash Flow up 17%• July sales up 21% while market was up 18%• Grew July market share from 67.4% to 68.8% (replacing classic rock July ’11 share of 8.4%)• For seventh consecutive month, Federated Media Fort Wayne ranks 1-2-3-4 in sales per Hungerford audit (July ’12)• Transactional Sales Department grew July ‘12 sales 50% over July ‘11 without Arbitron Ratings• 2012 so far: Almost three quarters of a million dollars in Interactive Sales (106.7% of Budget)In August of 2012 Federated Pathfinder and Talking Stick divisions combined resulting in the elimination of the Pathfinder COO position.This just in: Inside Radio reports that industry revenue rose 4% in November. The team I built in Fort Wayne was up 17% and Indiana was not a swing state!

Fort Wayne, Indiana Area

Started with company as WOWO sales manager in '94. Promoted to Director of Sales for cluster in '98. Promoted to GM of cluster in 2001. Cluster includes news talk 1190 WOWO, ESPN radio 1380, 97.3 WMEE and K-105 FM in Fort Wayne, Indiana. While GM for over a decade core accomplishments included:• Since 2002 have grown market share from under 50% to nearly 70% (per Hungerford)• Formation of transactional sales department (2010)• Formation of Hybrid/Enterprise sales department (2010)• Annually, lowest turnover in company i.e., 2011 lost three sellers on staff of 30+• Led company in “corporate” Feddy Award winners (16)• Awarded ownership shares in Federated Interactive, LLC. (2009)• Awarded ownership shares in Federated On Display, LLC. (2009)• Fully vested in company “Executive Merit” plan

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Started as a seller and promoted twice into sales managment. Additional responsibility included overseeing the advertising sales for the Cincinnati Bengals radio network. Recipient of numerous sales awards including '86 VIP and '87, '88 President's Awards. In '88 recognized by Stockton West Burkardt Media Department as Media Sales Rep of the year.

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Activities and Societies: PRSSA, WVUD

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