John Linn's Page

Nearest City

West Palm Beach

State/Province

Florida

Interests

Advertising, media analysis and product development, on my days off…boating, fishing, snow skiing (Whistler BC), and anything outside.

About Me

I grew up in Southern California and went to school at San Diego State, but now live in sunny South Florida with my wife and 5 yr. old son.

Areas of Expertise

Advertising Sales and Sales Management, competitive media, strategic planning, sales development

Current Company

The Palm Beach Post

Position

Retail Advertising Manager

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining and developing retail advertising sales within the strategically important and rapidly growing regions of Central and Western Palm Beach County, including the day to day management of operational and sales staff within the Bureau, training and development, strategic planning, product development, budgeting, and considerable community involvement.

Industry

Media

Company Description

The Palm Beach Post is a daily newspaper located with the West Palm Beach/Ft. Pierce DMA, and is dominate media outlet with the market with a combined print and digital local audience of 685,900.

Company Website

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/

Work History

June 2007 to Current
Retail Advertising Manager, The Palm Beach Post

July 2004 to June 2007
Regional Manager, Lifetouch Publishing

Mar 2002 – June 2004
Retail Advertising Manager, The Palm Beach Post

Aug 1997 – Feb 2002
National Account Executive, Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers