Rob Davis

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President and CMO, Novus Media LLC | Advertising Trailblazer | Creative Strategist | Professional Mentorship @ Novus Media LLC
Rob Davis's Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
About Rob Davis

Rob Davis is President and Chief Marketing Officer of Novus Media, Inc. He is responsible for driving the success of NOVUS' local multimedia planning and buying unit, as well as marketing the NOVUS brand. He brings over 25 years of experience in marketing and media into this role, and oversees such iconic brands as Walgreens, Dell and Staples. He has also worked extensively with other iconic brands, including Airbnb, Kellogg, McDonald’s, and LEGO, as well as local and hyper local retail clients, such as regional grocers and beer distributors.Rob’s approach points to a key belief that in advertising, geography is destiny -- building local plans based on concrete business metrics is the way forward in the industry. He is a proven driver of revenue and growth, a passionate developer of talent, and a vocal and visionary leader and innovator. All of this is done in an easygoing style, instilled with Midwestern values.Rob began his career at what was then Leo Burnett Media, working on the Procter and Gamble account. There, he learned the art of deep consumer understanding, which continues to serve as a fundamental basis for his outlook on advertising and media. Rob went on to join Starcom, where he has held multiple leadership roles spanning over two decades at the company. He most notably helped bring a sales-driven optimization approach to Kellogg and transformed the service models of the global Airbnb account.At Novus, Rob is focused on championing a hyper-local approach to media and marketing. This includes launching Novus’ “GPS” strategic planning framework, automated local market insights dashboards, and sub-zipcode level ROI-based media optimization.Rob earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Advertising from Michigan State University. In his spare time, he focuses on his passion for TV and cinema. This ranges from editing cheesy family home movies to serving as an independent consultant for Montgomery Studios, a television production company.

Rob Davis's Current Company Details
Novus Media LLC

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President and CMO, Novus Media LLC | Advertising Trailblazer | Creative Strategist | Professional Mentorship
Rob Davis Work Experience Details
  • Novus Media Llc
    President And Cmo
    Novus Media Llc Apr 2020 - Present
    Bloomington, Minnesota, Us
  • Novus Media Llc
    Chief Client Officer
    Novus Media Llc Dec 2018 - Apr 2020
    Bloomington, Minnesota, Us
    Oversee the Client Services, Digital, and In-store & Direct Marketing functions across NOVUS' Chicago and Minneapolis offices. Lead both client-direct and agency relationships across 100+ current clients as well as new business prospecting. Responsible for local media planning and client servicing product across all media, development of new business models, and agency talent and business growth. www.novusmedia.com
  • Global Retail Marketing Association (Grma)
    Board Member
    Global Retail Marketing Association (Grma) Oct 2021 - Present
    Treasure Island, Florida, Us
  • Montgomery Studios
    Independent Consultant
    Montgomery Studios 2010 - Present
    Los Angeles, California, Us
    Serve as senior consultant to Montgomery Studios. Helped develop innovative business models, including in-depth brand integrations into Primetime network series such as The Crazy Ones starring Robin Williams on CBS, and the CW's MadTV.
  • Starcom
    President
    Starcom Apr 2016 - Dec 2018
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Oversee the Starcom Leadership Council-- a "managing board" of 25 top leaders from around the agency. Report directly to the Starcom US CEO. Additionally as President has served as executive oversight on Airbnb, Heineken, Hallmark, Crayola, LEGO, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other leading accounts. Stewarded over $750 million in client budgets annually. Drove several millions of dollars in revenue growth in one year, including leading pitches and winning three new accounts for the agency. Won AdWeek Media Plan of the Year for "Best Use of Social" for Airbnb.
  • Starcom
    Evp, Managing Director
    Starcom 2010 - Apr 2016
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Oversaw a team of nearly 200 media professionals across the Kellogg’s, LEGO, Harley-Davidson, Hallmark and Crayola accounts. Also led the “Define” Practice for all of Starcom’s U.S. operations and sat on the U.S.-based Starcom Leadership Council as well as the SMG Global Leadership Council. As EVP, was at the helm of such innovative and industry-recognized programs as a Media Gold Lion for Allstate’s teen safe driving, and multiple Effie-winners such as Special K “What will You Gain when You Lose?” Pioneered one of the first "buyergraphic"-based media buys for Special K, marrying grocery store scanner data with Nielsen television ratings (as featured in AdAge).
  • Starcom
    Senior Vice President
    Starcom 2006 - 2010
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Oversaw the Allstate and Disney Themepark accounts. Appointed to lead a cross-functional, cross-agency team, including spearheading the direction for both creative and media work. Consulted with Disney Parks CMO on organizational restructure. Part of team that launched the iconic Allstate "Mayhem" campaign.
  • Starcom
    Vp, Media Director
    Starcom 2000 - 2006
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Managed the McDonald's kids business, including Ronald McDonald and Happy Meal initiatives, navigating the intricate franchisee system, frequently presenting to a 300+ owner/operator body. Developed and championed a myriad of new initiatives, such as an award-winning program that provided Ronald-branded books to over 50,000 schools, and an integrated early interactive (with the then nascent CD-ROM-based technology) program called “Play&Learn with Ronald” in partnership with Nickelodeon.
  • Starcom
    Assistant Media Director
    Starcom Dec 1997 - Apr 2000
    Chicago, Il, Us
    As Assistant Media Director on Miller, oversaw all national TV and print buying for 5 brands and roughly $200 million in annual media purchases, as well as planning for Miller Genuine Draft. Helped develop promotion for Harley Davidson and for “Blind Date” rock concert series, including teaser campaigns, TV, print and radio tie-ins. Pioneered use of grass-roots marketing, such as alternative newspapers and poster “wild posting” in urban areas. Developed variety of specialized plans, including regional, local, Hispanic, African American and LGBT-targeted efforts.
  • Leo Burnett
    Media Supervisor
    Leo Burnett 1994 - 1997
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Oversaw media planning for $80 million worth of media for Secret deodorant and Cheer and Era detergent brands. Authored several policy papers utilized by worldwide P&G system for years, including “How to Find Your Target”. Served as technology liaison and developed computerized planning system and primary contact and oversight for competitive reporting, P&G historical analysis, and purchase authorizations.
  • Leo Burnett
    Buyer/Planner
    Leo Burnett Aug 1992 - Jan 1994
    Chicago, Illinois, Us
    Handled media planning for P&G's Pepto Bismol and Luvs diapers totaling nearly $70 million in planning responsibilities. Lead negotiator/buyer of spot TV and radio for over 20 local markets and 10 different brands, including both English and Spanish-language media

Rob Davis Education Details

  • Michigan State University
    Michigan State University
    Advertising

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Rob Davis attended Michigan State University.

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