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MARLA
ALTBERG,
President In her new role as President, Marla steers Ventura into a new millennium of growth while establishing the direction and tone for the company's overall business practices and ethics. She also continues to directly handle a number of key accounts such as Time Inc., TV Guide, Citibank, Colgate, WNET, American Express, American Dairy Association, SaksFifthAvenue.com and Microsoft. Additionally, Marla spearheads Ventura's new product development team, creating such exciting promotional opportunities as the Super Million Dollar Co-op Sweepstakes and online Pick Seven Game. Marla has been with Ventura for over sixteen years, rejoining the company after a year with Doyle Dane Bernbach. There she developed sales promotion programs for such clients as American Greetings, Polaroid, Borden, Hershey, and Mobil.
LISA
MANHART,
Executive Vice President, Sales &
Marketing
Lisa has planned, developed, and managed promotional programs for many Ventura clients, including Tommy Hilfiger, New York City Off-Track Betting, the New York State Lottery, Clairol, Prudential, Gruner + Jahr USA Publishing, Bonanza Restaurants, Blimpie, Olympus, Avon, Nabisco, Chase Manhattan, and BellSouth. Lisa began her career as an assistant marketing manager at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, where she initiated and supervised direct mail advertising campaigns. She later served as Assistant Product Manager for Chesebrough-Ponds, Inc., and then as Associate Product manager for Clairol, Inc. Lisa received a B.A. from Mount Holyoke College and an MBA from Columbia University. While a student, she served as a marketing trainee for Colgate-Palmolive Company.
AL
WESTER,
General Manager Since starting with Ventura in 1984, Al has worked in some capacity on the majority of Ventura's promotions, first as an account coordinator, then as VP/Director of Operations. As Ventura's GM, he is responsible for the day-to-day management of the agency, and continues to help plan and organize the operational issues inherent in sweepstakes, games and contests. Al is also a pivotal player in our more technically-oriented programs, leading staff and clients through the constantly-changing technology for more effective handling of their respective programs, and the use of emerging promotional applications in both traditional and new media. In addition to being General Manager, Al oversees our Web Site Promotions division. He is responsible for the development of new products, and for the successful execution of existing promotions. Al also serves as Ventura's principal contact with the Direct Marketing Association and the Promotion Marketing Association on such issues as legal and governmental affairs, consumer privacy and online children's marketing, as well as general sweepstakes matters.
ORLANDO SANTIAGO,
Vice President, Account Director
Orlando has been with Ventura Associates after attending the
New York Institute of Technology and working in the apparel industry.
He joined the company in 1986. Over the years, he has worked
with Ventura's President on programs, both off- and online, for
clients such as American Express, American Express
Publishing, Citicorp, Fleet, Sports Illustrated,
People, Island Def Jam, Hewlett Packard, Microsoft
Corporation, White Castle Industries, Goya, Olive
Oils From Spain, Jimmy Dean Foods, Emap-USA, Time
Inc. Magazines, Hyundai Motor America and PC World.
Orlando is also very involved with monitoring the legal
landscape for prize promotions, and with keeping our clients up to
date on the latest legislative activity and compliance issues.
CHARMAINE SPADAVECCHIA,
Account Supervisor, Tie-in Promotions Manager
Charmaine joined Ventura in 1991,
bringing with her over 9 years of experience in marketing and sales
promotions. While at TRG Communications, she maintained primary
responsibility for successfully managing and servicing accounts such
as Waldenbooks, Footlocker, Atari, and Sheraton Corporation, as well
as the American Express “Give Your Career A Charge” college
student sweepstakes which ran for six consecutive years. At Grey
Advertising's promotions division, she was involved with management of
sweepstakes and premiums for clients including TCBY, Hewlett Packard,
Olive Garden Restaurant & Chemical Bank. Charmaine’s experience
in the promotions business is diverse, and some of her current clients
include Victoria’s Secret, Beneficial Management/HFC, Northwest
Express, and Simon & Schuster.
Charmaine graduated from New York
University's Direct Marketing program, and is knowledgeable in both
Spanish and Italian languages. She has a strong sense of commitment to
her clients and to the task at hand.
Nigel Morgan,
Chief Financial Officer Nigel, a Chartered Accountant, has been with Ventura for over sixteen years. His responsibilities include cash management, receivables, insurance and employee benefits, and the reporting and documentation of all Ventura client expenses. Before joining Ventura, Nigel worked in financial positions at Advertising to Women (Advertising), Roberts Hawaii Tours (Travel), Electric Lady Studios (Entertainment), and Ernst & Young (Public Accounting), all of which have proven helpful in various facets of Ventura's promotions and dealing with outside accountants. RENEE AZOULAY, Sr. Director,
New Business Development Renée Azoulay is renowned as a marketing and promotional consultant to leading companies. Her forte is in relationship building, where her keen sense of practicality, coupled with a diplomat’s approach enable her to navigate complex interactions. She spearheads Ventura’s efforts in the government sector doing substantial work with the U.S. Postal Service, an account that demands strong interpersonal and troubleshooting skills. In addition, Renée used her research background and disciplined bottom-line origination to develop and manage promotion initiatives for many Ventura clients including Revlon, TrimSpa and others. Renée comes to Ventura with a ten year marketing and research background. At Bristol Squibb, she was part of multiple marketing teams for leading OTC brands including Excedrin, Bufferin, Nuprin and Comtrex. Prior to that, Renée worked at BBDO for three years on the DuPont and Scott Paper accounts and new business for BBDO (direct marketing). Renée holds a B.S. from Cornell University.
LOUISE SMITH, West Coast and Midwest Markets
Representative Based at historic Hollywood & Vine in Hollywood, Louise and SMSI—an ad technology, promotion and media rep firm—successfully create, develop, implement and execute ad sales, ad sponsorships, affinity marketing partnerships, business development sales, niche marketing, strategic partnerships, project management, promotional services, event marketing and added value promotions. With her experience, deep contacts, and resources within the entertainment, media, corporate and events arenas, and her winning attitude, "can do" optimism and tenacity for seeking solutions, Louise benefits her clients, their projects, and ultimately, drives their sales. SMSI enjoys ten years of tremendous service to corporate advertisers and their agencies throughout the US, such as SKYY, Boston Beer, Microsoft, Kenwood, Honda, Miller Brewing Co., JVC, Essence, City of Chicago, Sony Playstation, Chicago Bears, Pepsi, Playboy, Coca-Cola, Wired Magazine and many more. Louise can be found online at www.buzzequals.biz, can be reached by telephone at (323) 467-8844, and is strategically located at 1680 Vine Street, Suite 805, Hollywood, CA 90028. |
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