Chris Boak
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World's Greatest
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development
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Mar 2019 - Present
New Yark Every two years, over a two-week span, we are riveted to the Olympic Games, inspired by the incredible feats and compelling stories of amazing athletes. Just because the games are over doesn’t mean the stories have ended. They are just beginning. From super athletic feats to human moments. Our new video content platform is of, by and for the World’s Greatest athletes and their fans. We celebrate the individuality, personality and spirit of athletes outside of sports competitions; from funny and… Show more Every two years, over a two-week span, we are riveted to the Olympic Games, inspired by the incredible feats and compelling stories of amazing athletes. Just because the games are over doesn’t mean the stories have ended. They are just beginning. From super athletic feats to human moments. Our new video content platform is of, by and for the World’s Greatest athletes and their fans. We celebrate the individuality, personality and spirit of athletes outside of sports competitions; from funny and entertaining videos to intriguing bios and documentaries to travel, food and culture content as well as how-to/training tutorials -- all featuring the World’s Greatest athletes. Show less
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Bonfire Agency, LLC
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development
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Apr 2016 - Present
Greater New York City Area
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Chief Marketing Officer
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Dec 2011 - Apr 2014
Greater New York City Area Assembly Media Arts + Sciences
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Cheil Communications
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Business Development, North America
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2008 - Jul 2009
9 new business pitches. Their first new business pitches. Ever.
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Cheil Worldwide
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South Korea
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Business Development, North America
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2008 - Jul 2009
Lead agency pitches from start to finish (Ideation, deck development, casting). Placed agency in four RFP’s including ConocoPhillips ($30MM). Updated monthly agency online information (Adforum.com, Agencyredbook.com, AAAA.org, Adweek.com, Adage.com). Consistently placed agency creative materials on key social networking sites (e.g. Linked In CMO groups, Facebook, Adforum.com). Created new agency out-reach materials/revised website. For an example please visit:… Show more Lead agency pitches from start to finish (Ideation, deck development, casting). Placed agency in four RFP’s including ConocoPhillips ($30MM). Updated monthly agency online information (Adforum.com, Agencyredbook.com, AAAA.org, Adweek.com, Adage.com). Consistently placed agency creative materials on key social networking sites (e.g. Linked In CMO groups, Facebook, Adforum.com). Created new agency out-reach materials/revised website. For an example please visit: http://issuu.com/cboak/docs/cheil_2008_brochure Established “Do we pitch this?” criteria. Show less
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Hill Holliday
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United States
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Advertising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Freelancer
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2006 - 2007
Worked on new business including Sirius Satellite Radio and Computer Associates
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StrawberryFrog
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance on Harris Direct
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Apr 2005 - Jul 2005
New New Business Pitch for Harris Direct
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Partner
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Mar 2000 - Oct 2004
The Flatiron Building Account Management on Bank One, Vonage, RLX Servers, First USA, Wingspanbank.com, NYT.com, Agillion.com, RLX Technologies, Vonage, Kagome Covered everything from Credit Cards to Blade Servers.
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The Martin Agency
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United States
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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SRVP Management Director
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1998 - 2000
Richmond, Virginia Area Ran the Bank One Account.
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Euro RSCG
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Advertising Services
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Group Director
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Jul 1996 - Dec 1998
Greater New York City Area USA Network, Dunkin Donuts, Ramada, A&W Root Beer Offices looked similar to the submarine in "Das Boot".
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SVP MD
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1994 - Jun 1996
Management Director: Clients: Little Caesars, SRS Securities, and New Business Director Managed Little Caesar’s $120mm account (60%agency net revenue). Created Local Store Marketing “best in business” marketing initiatives and procedures. Results: Franchisees had fewer but better market proven options. This cut agency workload tremendously. Implemented full-time tracking service to monitor customer awareness and imagery shifts.
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Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc.
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP MS at Cliff Freeman
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1994 - 1996
Greater New York City Area, CHRYSLER BUILDING LIttle Caesars Account The Most fun you can have in advertising Pizza Pizza Testing Proves Testing Work Delivery Delivery
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VP Management Supervisor
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Jun 1986 - Jun 1994
New York Clients: UPS Aetna Financial Services/Aetna Insurance Services, Price Waterhouse, Stanley Tools. Got an elephant stuck in the mud in Thailand during a shoot. Went to Australia to shoot a commercial and never saw a kangaroo or koala. Helped UPS grow from #6 to #2 in overnight delivery. Never worked longer hours or had more fun than I did during my 5 years on UPS.
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Ammirati Puris Lintas
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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SVP MS
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1986 - 1994
100 Fifth Avenue New York, NY Made my clients happy.
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Saatchi & Saatchi
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Acct Exec
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1983 - 1986
Chrysler Building New York, NY Wendy's, L'eggs Pantyhose.
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Education
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Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), American Government and Politics (United States) -
Pomfret School