Toby Katcher
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Karlyn Smith
Having worked with Toby for just over 3 years while at 360i/Dentsu America, I can say with certainty that he is a great manager and most importantly, the epitome of a team player. He’s the kind of person that truly sees himself as an equal to his team and is always willing to help out, even when it comes to the most menial of tasks. The experience I gained under Toby was extremely valuable, as I learned the fundamentals of cinema as well as radio advertising, while increasing my prior knowledge of national & local TV planning/buying. With Toby’s leadership and mentoring, I saw myself rise up the ranks and promoted on multiple occasions. His penchant for networking and industry relationships are unmatched, which was a significant asset during negotiations. Working under Toby at the stage in my career that I did, it helped me to expand my level of knowledge and set me on a path to excel in the world of advertising.
Michael Peluso
It was fantastic working with Toby. In our three years working at Starcom, I noticed substantial growth in both his leadership and business skills. He is a straight shooter who will give you the facts, not the spin. We collaborated on several projects together. Toby exceeded every goal we set, making it look easy. Toby is forward thinking and has a can-do attitude. No matter how challenging situations become, Toby is a calming force that makes everyone smile. Not only is he an expert in video media, but clients, sales reps and his team love him. This inspires his direct reports and his peers. He is an asset to any team.
Karlyn Smith
Having worked with Toby for just over 3 years while at 360i/Dentsu America, I can say with certainty that he is a great manager and most importantly, the epitome of a team player. He’s the kind of person that truly sees himself as an equal to his team and is always willing to help out, even when it comes to the most menial of tasks. The experience I gained under Toby was extremely valuable, as I learned the fundamentals of cinema as well as radio advertising, while increasing my prior knowledge of national & local TV planning/buying. With Toby’s leadership and mentoring, I saw myself rise up the ranks and promoted on multiple occasions. His penchant for networking and industry relationships are unmatched, which was a significant asset during negotiations. Working under Toby at the stage in my career that I did, it helped me to expand my level of knowledge and set me on a path to excel in the world of advertising.
Michael Peluso
It was fantastic working with Toby. In our three years working at Starcom, I noticed substantial growth in both his leadership and business skills. He is a straight shooter who will give you the facts, not the spin. We collaborated on several projects together. Toby exceeded every goal we set, making it look easy. Toby is forward thinking and has a can-do attitude. No matter how challenging situations become, Toby is a calming force that makes everyone smile. Not only is he an expert in video media, but clients, sales reps and his team love him. This inspires his direct reports and his peers. He is an asset to any team.
Karlyn Smith
Having worked with Toby for just over 3 years while at 360i/Dentsu America, I can say with certainty that he is a great manager and most importantly, the epitome of a team player. He’s the kind of person that truly sees himself as an equal to his team and is always willing to help out, even when it comes to the most menial of tasks. The experience I gained under Toby was extremely valuable, as I learned the fundamentals of cinema as well as radio advertising, while increasing my prior knowledge of national & local TV planning/buying. With Toby’s leadership and mentoring, I saw myself rise up the ranks and promoted on multiple occasions. His penchant for networking and industry relationships are unmatched, which was a significant asset during negotiations. Working under Toby at the stage in my career that I did, it helped me to expand my level of knowledge and set me on a path to excel in the world of advertising.
Michael Peluso
It was fantastic working with Toby. In our three years working at Starcom, I noticed substantial growth in both his leadership and business skills. He is a straight shooter who will give you the facts, not the spin. We collaborated on several projects together. Toby exceeded every goal we set, making it look easy. Toby is forward thinking and has a can-do attitude. No matter how challenging situations become, Toby is a calming force that makes everyone smile. Not only is he an expert in video media, but clients, sales reps and his team love him. This inspires his direct reports and his peers. He is an asset to any team.
Karlyn Smith
Having worked with Toby for just over 3 years while at 360i/Dentsu America, I can say with certainty that he is a great manager and most importantly, the epitome of a team player. He’s the kind of person that truly sees himself as an equal to his team and is always willing to help out, even when it comes to the most menial of tasks. The experience I gained under Toby was extremely valuable, as I learned the fundamentals of cinema as well as radio advertising, while increasing my prior knowledge of national & local TV planning/buying. With Toby’s leadership and mentoring, I saw myself rise up the ranks and promoted on multiple occasions. His penchant for networking and industry relationships are unmatched, which was a significant asset during negotiations. Working under Toby at the stage in my career that I did, it helped me to expand my level of knowledge and set me on a path to excel in the world of advertising.
Michael Peluso
It was fantastic working with Toby. In our three years working at Starcom, I noticed substantial growth in both his leadership and business skills. He is a straight shooter who will give you the facts, not the spin. We collaborated on several projects together. Toby exceeded every goal we set, making it look easy. Toby is forward thinking and has a can-do attitude. No matter how challenging situations become, Toby is a calming force that makes everyone smile. Not only is he an expert in video media, but clients, sales reps and his team love him. This inspires his direct reports and his peers. He is an asset to any team.
Credentials
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Intro to Teads
Teads AcademyDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Intro to Teads
Teads AcademyDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Intro to Teads
Teads AcademyDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Intro to Teads Studio
Teads AcademyDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Traffic Acquisition: Driving Qualified Traffic
Teads AcademyDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Yahoo Advanced TV Certification
YahooOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Digital Audio Foundations
SpotifyAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Intro to Ad Studio
SpotifyAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Marketing on Instagram
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Six Morning Habits of High Performers
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Successful Young Leader
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Upgrading Your Confidence and Courage at Work
LinkedInJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Trade Desk Edge Academy Certified: Executive Program
The Trade DeskJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
A Buyers Guide to CTV Certification
SpotXApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
CTV Masterclass Certification
SpotX (now part of Magnite)Apr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Twitter Flight School Video Badge
TwitterAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Edge Academy Certified: Marketing Foundations
The Trade DeskJul, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Edge Academy Certified: Data-Driven Planning
The Trade DeskMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
IAB Digital Media Buying & Planning Certification
IAB Learning: Commission on CertificationJul, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Email Marketing Certified
HubSpotOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Google Analytics for Power Users
GoogleSep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Google Analytics
GoogleAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Social Media Marketing Certification
HubSpotJul, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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CMI Media Group
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Director - Video Investment & Strategy
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May 2022 - Present
Responsible for leading and building out CMI Media Group’s video investment practice, managing research, strategic approach to all buys, negotiating of ad space and time, and placement of all video elements across multiple mediums such as National Television (including programmatic), CTV, Cinema, and Digital Extensions. Develop best practices, SOWs, and CMI's approach to video investment across all clients. Responsible for leading and building out CMI Media Group’s video investment practice, managing research, strategic approach to all buys, negotiating of ad space and time, and placement of all video elements across multiple mediums such as National Television (including programmatic), CTV, Cinema, and Digital Extensions. Develop best practices, SOWs, and CMI's approach to video investment across all clients.
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Freelance
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Boca Raton, Florida, United States
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Freelance Media and Marketing Consultant
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Mar 2022 - May 2022
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Havas Media Group
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Client Service Director
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Apr 2021 - Mar 2022
Oversee client relationship, account stewardship, and lead strategic oversight of the complete portfolio ensuring the agency team is delivering operational excellence against performance and brand goals across the business and enterprise vision. Oversee client relationship, account stewardship, and lead strategic oversight of the complete portfolio ensuring the agency team is delivering operational excellence against performance and brand goals across the business and enterprise vision.
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Ebiquity plc
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Account Director
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Sep 2019 - Mar 2021
Cultivate strategic relationships with key advertising clients and oversee all aspects of data and analyses, to improve performance and achieve a better return on media and marketing investments, while gaining competitive and consumer insights about advertising and media campaigns. Cultivate strategic relationships with key advertising clients and oversee all aspects of data and analyses, to improve performance and achieve a better return on media and marketing investments, while gaining competitive and consumer insights about advertising and media campaigns.
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Starcom
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Director – Media and Marketing Investment
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Mar 2016 - Apr 2019
Clients: Novartis, Fiat Chrysler Auto Media and Marketing Investment lead: Oversaw all video investment for the Novartis and Fiat Chrysler Auto portfolios with media spends upwards of $300MM+. Lead successful go-to-market strategies and executions across a myriad of partners and media types including traditional linear TV, linear programmatic, digital video, VOD, Addressable TV, Connected TV, Audience-based buying and OTT with strategic knowledge of other advertising mediums. Clients: Novartis, Fiat Chrysler Auto Media and Marketing Investment lead: Oversaw all video investment for the Novartis and Fiat Chrysler Auto portfolios with media spends upwards of $300MM+. Lead successful go-to-market strategies and executions across a myriad of partners and media types including traditional linear TV, linear programmatic, digital video, VOD, Addressable TV, Connected TV, Audience-based buying and OTT with strategic knowledge of other advertising mediums.
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360i
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Broadcast and Video Media Director
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May 2013 - Mar 2016
Advertising Age A-List: Top 3 Agencies—2013, 2014, 2015 MediaPost’s OMMA Agency of the Year—2013, 2014, 2015 Advertising Age Best Places to Work —2015 Oversaw execution of all National, Local, and International broadcast media and marketing initiatives – TV, Advanced TV (programmatic, VOD, Addressable TV, Audience-based buying and OTT), digital video, radio, and cinema for 360i clients. Accounts included but not limited to: Spotify, Pernod Ricard, Canon, Toyota Corporate, Northrup Grumman, New Orleans Tourism, Philippines Tourism, UniQlo, Bushiroad, Bandai, All Nippon Airways
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dentsu Japan
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Japan
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Broadcast & Video Media Director
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Mar 2012 - Mar 2016
Managed the National and Spot broadcast media team and offerings, including TV, radio and cinema to service Dentsu's US and Global needs. Provide media support for Dentsu US & Japan, McGarryBowen, and Attik. Accounts : Canon, Toyota Corporate, American Licorice Company, Uniqlo, Northrop Grumman, New Orleans Tourism, Philippines Department of Tourism, KUMON, Bushiroad, ANA (All Nippon Airways) Managed the National and Spot broadcast media team and offerings, including TV, radio and cinema to service Dentsu's US and Global needs. Provide media support for Dentsu US & Japan, McGarryBowen, and Attik. Accounts : Canon, Toyota Corporate, American Licorice Company, Uniqlo, Northrop Grumman, New Orleans Tourism, Philippines Department of Tourism, KUMON, Bushiroad, ANA (All Nippon Airways)
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I-Behavior
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Director
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Mar 2011 - Feb 2012
Helping brands reach the right consumers across all media channels. Marketed to brands and advertisers, consumer, and business transaction data, that helped multi-channel merchants invest marketing dollars more effectively. Assisted clients through the process of leveraging I-Behavior intelligence for their online and direct advertising campaigns to reach the individuals who were most likely to purchase their products and services, as determined by the most reliable predictive information possible – their past buying behavior. The I-Behavior cooperative database includes: - More than 2,000 data-contributing merchants - 180 million individuals - Over 30 million business contacts - Over 9 billion SKU-level transactions, representing more than $280 billion in online and offline purchases
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Daily Crave
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New York City Metropolitan Area
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Brand Ambassador/Sales
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Daily Crave is a consumer multimedia company that provides a business to consumer push notification system. We allow proprietors to share their daily specials and discounts on a daily basis. Our mission is to provide an outstanding sharing network for business owners at a very very affordable cost!, a cost not breaking the bank. We do not profit share, as our customers are doing all the hard work! Daily Crave is a consumer multimedia company that provides a business to consumer push notification system. We allow proprietors to share their daily specials and discounts on a daily basis. Our mission is to provide an outstanding sharing network for business owners at a very very affordable cost!, a cost not breaking the bank. We do not profit share, as our customers are doing all the hard work!
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Katcher and Katcher, ESQ
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Hicksville, NY
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Client Solutions Consultant
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Jun 2010 - Feb 2011
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Cookie Jar Entertainment
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advertising Sales Account Executive
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Jul 2009 - May 2010
Drover revenue by selling National Broadcast TV and Digital media advertising space to agencies and national brands advertisers in the East Coast region. Responsible for selling National advertising inventory in the following TV and digital properties: Cookie Jar TV – CBS Sat AM Kids block, MGM’s Cable Network “This TV” Kids block, and Jaroo.com. Provided outstanding client service and met specific quarterly revenue goals. Presented media schedules, packages, sales promotions and sponsorship opportunities to existing and new clients. Prepared and execute a successful sales plan that met and exceeded monthly, quarterly and annual revenue budgets. Supervised sold programs through execution and collection stage.
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Modco Media
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Broadcast Supervisor
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Jul 2005 - Jul 2009
Supervised and developed broadcast and cross platform media strategies based on marketing/brand objectives for Take 2 Interactive Brands (2K Games, 2K Sports, and 2K Play), SouthPeak Games, Casual Male XL, Chicos, White House Black Market, Cache and The Swatch Group. Handled media campaigned from conception to completion including budgeting, research, planning, presenting, buying, traffic, maintenance, billing and stewardship. Built a rapport with clients and educated them about the Broadcast Group, industry, and competitive marketplace. Stayed knowledgeable about all clients' current activities and future media plans and campaigns. Delivered responsive and superior client customer service. Developed planning costs for all dayparts of network, cable and syndication. Negotiated “out of the box” promotions and added value on all buys. Promoted an open working environment where opinions, views and ideas can be shared. Maintained and grew strong relationships with vendors.
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Optimedia
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New York, New York, United States
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National Broadcast Media Manager
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Mar 2005 - Jul 2005
Consulted on accounts such as Sanofi-Aventis, Whirlpool, and NY Life. Consulted on accounts such as Sanofi-Aventis, Whirlpool, and NY Life.
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Universal McCann
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Broadcast Senior Negotiator
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Oct 2003 - Mar 2005
Covered the overall execution and management of client’s media campaigns and efforts for the broadcast cable group. Included but not limited to network recommendations, negotiating, relationship development, and supervising. Negotiated media schedules on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and oversaw the successful execution of the entire media effort. Responsible for all negotiations and stewardship for the family of brands (i.e. placement, oversee billing, posting) Established and maintained strong client and agency relationships, as well as developed positive vendor relationships. Provided departmental support (on all departmental levels). Additionally provided guidance/supervision/ leadership to junior staffing.
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Mindshare
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Network Media Buyer
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2000 - 2003
National TV Senior Associate responsible for supervising and training Associate(s), developing marketplace analysis and negotiation skills, ensure quality control for all stewardship and scheduling as well as assist in preparation of all client presentations. Responsibilities included but not limited to: • Assist in Upfront negotiations and execute Scatter negotiations • Responsible for market analysis, negotiation, stewardship and posting • Trained and managed workloads of Associates • Checked and verified post-analyses • Issued order letters where applicable • Provided/negotiated added value elements • Write POVs • Assist in all client presentations Clients: Warner-Lambert, Bristol Myers-Squibb, U.S. Marines, Dominos, Eastman Kodak and American Express.
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J. Walter Thompson Worldwide
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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National Broadcast Assistant
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1999 - 2000
Client: Warner-Lambert Client: Warner-Lambert
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Education
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University at Albany, SUNY
BA, Psychology, Marketing