Ed Olsen
Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Kelly Rein, MSCIA, MBA, CEH
What makes Ed amazing at advertising is his ability to listen to the client and get into the mind of the brand. He is remarkable at taking several seemingly disconnected parts of the company and products to synthesize a coherent message and visual story. Another thing I enjoy as a client is that I feel like I am the number one client Ed has. He always makes you feel like you are the only thing on his mind and is incredible focused on the success of your the company. Without hesitation, I would recommend Ed for any advertising requirements for any type of business.
Tom Fletcher
Ed came on board with IMG at a unique time with our relationship with the university partner. We needed a GM who could balance internal and external relations and continue to move the business forward. I don't think there is anyone we could have brought on board that would have handled the situation better than Ed. He has been a great person for me to manage and work with on my end.
Kelly Rein, MSCIA, MBA, CEH
What makes Ed amazing at advertising is his ability to listen to the client and get into the mind of the brand. He is remarkable at taking several seemingly disconnected parts of the company and products to synthesize a coherent message and visual story. Another thing I enjoy as a client is that I feel like I am the number one client Ed has. He always makes you feel like you are the only thing on his mind and is incredible focused on the success of your the company. Without hesitation, I would recommend Ed for any advertising requirements for any type of business.
Tom Fletcher
Ed came on board with IMG at a unique time with our relationship with the university partner. We needed a GM who could balance internal and external relations and continue to move the business forward. I don't think there is anyone we could have brought on board that would have handled the situation better than Ed. He has been a great person for me to manage and work with on my end.
Kelly Rein, MSCIA, MBA, CEH
What makes Ed amazing at advertising is his ability to listen to the client and get into the mind of the brand. He is remarkable at taking several seemingly disconnected parts of the company and products to synthesize a coherent message and visual story. Another thing I enjoy as a client is that I feel like I am the number one client Ed has. He always makes you feel like you are the only thing on his mind and is incredible focused on the success of your the company. Without hesitation, I would recommend Ed for any advertising requirements for any type of business.
Tom Fletcher
Ed came on board with IMG at a unique time with our relationship with the university partner. We needed a GM who could balance internal and external relations and continue to move the business forward. I don't think there is anyone we could have brought on board that would have handled the situation better than Ed. He has been a great person for me to manage and work with on my end.
Kelly Rein, MSCIA, MBA, CEH
What makes Ed amazing at advertising is his ability to listen to the client and get into the mind of the brand. He is remarkable at taking several seemingly disconnected parts of the company and products to synthesize a coherent message and visual story. Another thing I enjoy as a client is that I feel like I am the number one client Ed has. He always makes you feel like you are the only thing on his mind and is incredible focused on the success of your the company. Without hesitation, I would recommend Ed for any advertising requirements for any type of business.
Tom Fletcher
Ed came on board with IMG at a unique time with our relationship with the university partner. We needed a GM who could balance internal and external relations and continue to move the business forward. I don't think there is anyone we could have brought on board that would have handled the situation better than Ed. He has been a great person for me to manage and work with on my end.
Experience
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Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Sep 2018 - Present
JMC 430 / MCO 598 JMC 430 / MCO 598
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Line Drive Sports Marketing
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Phoenix, Arizona Area
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General Manager / CEO
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Aug 2016 - Present
Line Drive Sports Marketing is a new, full-service sports marketing company with sports sales experience, extensive digital expertise and deep relationships with every sports team and content provider in the market. Line Drive Sports Marketing is a new, full-service sports marketing company with sports sales experience, extensive digital expertise and deep relationships with every sports team and content provider in the market.
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ReThinc Advertising & Public Relations
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder / President
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Dec 2008 - Present
A different kind of ad agency - the benefits of an in-house marketing department without the expense; our digital, social and traditional capabilities put your brand in a position to succeed. A different kind of ad agency - the benefits of an in-house marketing department without the expense; our digital, social and traditional capabilities put your brand in a position to succeed.
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IMG
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager IMG College Arizona State University
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Apr 2013 - May 2015
Oversight of all sponsorship and media assets for Arizona State University Sun Devil Sports Marketing. Oversight of all sponsorship and media assets for Arizona State University Sun Devil Sports Marketing.
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FOX Sports
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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General Sales Manager / Fox Sports Arizona
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Dec 2009 - Apr 2013
My responsibilities at Fox Sports Arizona were to oversee the local and national television sales for the Arizona Diamondbacks (in game) , Phoenix Coyotes (in game), Phoenix Suns (support programming) , and Arizona Cardinals (support programming). I worked closely with our production staff to enhance the quality of our broadcasts while maximizing our revenue generation efforts. My responsibilities at Fox Sports Arizona were to oversee the local and national television sales for the Arizona Diamondbacks (in game) , Phoenix Coyotes (in game), Phoenix Suns (support programming) , and Arizona Cardinals (support programming). I worked closely with our production staff to enhance the quality of our broadcasts while maximizing our revenue generation efforts.
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Cox Media
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Manager
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Jan 1995 - Mar 2008
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Education
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1987 - 1995
Arizona State University
BA, Broadcast Sales and Management
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