Chris C. VanDuyne
President - Chief Revenue Officer at King & Columbus- Claim this Profile
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Suzzanne Pope
I have known Chris VanDuyne in a professional capacity for approximately 6 years, I was his executive assistant at The Golf Digest Companies, then when you launched is company, Avid Media Group, I was retained by him as his Virtual Assistant. Chris is a true professional! Clients have always appreciated working with Chris, because he doesn't just act like he cares, but he actually does care! Client satisfaction is "Job 1" with Chris. I have worked very closely with Chris' clients and they have nothing but good responses to his customer service. He has always made himself available, whether he is in town, or out of town travelling on business. He is never out of reach and that is important to the client, to know that they are a valued patron and will always be attended to. As far as Sales Representatives go, Chris VanDuyne is tops, and he is great to work for too!
Andy Reed
I've worked with Chris on and off over the last 10 years and have enjoyed every year of it. When he was at JWT and I at GW, he always came prepared to a meeting with all the right questions that would help his clients at the time come up with the best solutions. While working with him as an Independent Rep, he was very detail oriented and thought long and hard about how we could make our company more money with better ideas. Most recently at G&G, I've seen Chris become a wonderful leader to all that he directs. His subordinates and peers all respect and look to him for council as he trys to lift everyone up and work to build G&G a great lifestyle magazine.
Suzzanne Pope
I have known Chris VanDuyne in a professional capacity for approximately 6 years, I was his executive assistant at The Golf Digest Companies, then when you launched is company, Avid Media Group, I was retained by him as his Virtual Assistant. Chris is a true professional! Clients have always appreciated working with Chris, because he doesn't just act like he cares, but he actually does care! Client satisfaction is "Job 1" with Chris. I have worked very closely with Chris' clients and they have nothing but good responses to his customer service. He has always made himself available, whether he is in town, or out of town travelling on business. He is never out of reach and that is important to the client, to know that they are a valued patron and will always be attended to. As far as Sales Representatives go, Chris VanDuyne is tops, and he is great to work for too!
Andy Reed
I've worked with Chris on and off over the last 10 years and have enjoyed every year of it. When he was at JWT and I at GW, he always came prepared to a meeting with all the right questions that would help his clients at the time come up with the best solutions. While working with him as an Independent Rep, he was very detail oriented and thought long and hard about how we could make our company more money with better ideas. Most recently at G&G, I've seen Chris become a wonderful leader to all that he directs. His subordinates and peers all respect and look to him for council as he trys to lift everyone up and work to build G&G a great lifestyle magazine.
Suzzanne Pope
I have known Chris VanDuyne in a professional capacity for approximately 6 years, I was his executive assistant at The Golf Digest Companies, then when you launched is company, Avid Media Group, I was retained by him as his Virtual Assistant. Chris is a true professional! Clients have always appreciated working with Chris, because he doesn't just act like he cares, but he actually does care! Client satisfaction is "Job 1" with Chris. I have worked very closely with Chris' clients and they have nothing but good responses to his customer service. He has always made himself available, whether he is in town, or out of town travelling on business. He is never out of reach and that is important to the client, to know that they are a valued patron and will always be attended to. As far as Sales Representatives go, Chris VanDuyne is tops, and he is great to work for too!
Andy Reed
I've worked with Chris on and off over the last 10 years and have enjoyed every year of it. When he was at JWT and I at GW, he always came prepared to a meeting with all the right questions that would help his clients at the time come up with the best solutions. While working with him as an Independent Rep, he was very detail oriented and thought long and hard about how we could make our company more money with better ideas. Most recently at G&G, I've seen Chris become a wonderful leader to all that he directs. His subordinates and peers all respect and look to him for council as he trys to lift everyone up and work to build G&G a great lifestyle magazine.
Suzzanne Pope
I have known Chris VanDuyne in a professional capacity for approximately 6 years, I was his executive assistant at The Golf Digest Companies, then when you launched is company, Avid Media Group, I was retained by him as his Virtual Assistant. Chris is a true professional! Clients have always appreciated working with Chris, because he doesn't just act like he cares, but he actually does care! Client satisfaction is "Job 1" with Chris. I have worked very closely with Chris' clients and they have nothing but good responses to his customer service. He has always made himself available, whether he is in town, or out of town travelling on business. He is never out of reach and that is important to the client, to know that they are a valued patron and will always be attended to. As far as Sales Representatives go, Chris VanDuyne is tops, and he is great to work for too!
Andy Reed
I've worked with Chris on and off over the last 10 years and have enjoyed every year of it. When he was at JWT and I at GW, he always came prepared to a meeting with all the right questions that would help his clients at the time come up with the best solutions. While working with him as an Independent Rep, he was very detail oriented and thought long and hard about how we could make our company more money with better ideas. Most recently at G&G, I've seen Chris become a wonderful leader to all that he directs. His subordinates and peers all respect and look to him for council as he trys to lift everyone up and work to build G&G a great lifestyle magazine.
Experience
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King & Columbus
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President - Chief Revenue Officer
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2019 - Present
I oversee business development growth plan with a focus on building and empowering team members. In 3 years, I have expanded the agency’s footprint throughout South Carolina with new, thriving offices opened in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Columbia, and Greenville. By driving the value proposition of King & Columbus’ ability to partner alongside clients throughout their marketing, sales, and business development efforts, I have established the agency as an extension of customers’ marketing teams and departments. Show less
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The Post and Courier
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Advertising Director
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2022 - Present
My role is to continuously accelerate revenue across the omnichannel platforms to include digital marketing services, print advertising, and event hosting. I lead 20 cross-functional team members in identifying and capturing new revenue opportunities across South Carolina. Not only have I maintained record-low attrition levels, but I have also coached and mentored team members to achieve promotions and advancement. My role is to continuously accelerate revenue across the omnichannel platforms to include digital marketing services, print advertising, and event hosting. I lead 20 cross-functional team members in identifying and capturing new revenue opportunities across South Carolina. Not only have I maintained record-low attrition levels, but I have also coached and mentored team members to achieve promotions and advancement.
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Buffalo Groupe
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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VP-New Business Development
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2017 - 2019
I led the GTM launch for the Groupe’s digital publishing function, improving earnings by 30% in 2019. I have maintained 100% staffing coverage, accelerated recurring revenue, and cultivated a team adaptable to cross-platform requirements. Throughout my tenure, I have leveraged data to identify the target audience for marketing efforts and improved territory account growth each year. I led the GTM launch for the Groupe’s digital publishing function, improving earnings by 30% in 2019. I have maintained 100% staffing coverage, accelerated recurring revenue, and cultivated a team adaptable to cross-platform requirements. Throughout my tenure, I have leveraged data to identify the target audience for marketing efforts and improved territory account growth each year.
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USA TODAY Sports Media Group
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United States
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Online Audio and Video Media
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100 - 200 Employee
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Eastern, Gulf Coast & Caribbean Digital Sales Director
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2016 - 2017
As the Sales Director for Eastern, Gulf Coast, and Caribbean territories, I led the company into a competitive market position and facilitated Golfweek’s successful merger into the USA Today Sports Media Group. Not only did I successfully keep subscription attrition to under 5%, but I also achieved and sustained a 99% Golfweek Rater retention rate through strategic recruitment campaigns. As the Sales Director for Eastern, Gulf Coast, and Caribbean territories, I led the company into a competitive market position and facilitated Golfweek’s successful merger into the USA Today Sports Media Group. Not only did I successfully keep subscription attrition to under 5%, but I also achieved and sustained a 99% Golfweek Rater retention rate through strategic recruitment campaigns.
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BGRM
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Director
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2015 - 2016
By championing account management growth strategies, I enabled my team to achieve 12-week plans and quarterly goals. I introduced an emersion process that catalyzed a new business model and client relations strategy. I also identified strategic relationships and negotiated new solutions in partnership with the creative development team. By championing account management growth strategies, I enabled my team to achieve 12-week plans and quarterly goals. I introduced an emersion process that catalyzed a new business model and client relations strategy. I also identified strategic relationships and negotiated new solutions in partnership with the creative development team.
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Nelson Creative
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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EVP – Strategic Director
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2012 - 2015
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Modern Luxury
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Group Publisher
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2009 - 2012
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Garden & Gun Magazine, LLC
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Ad Director
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2007 - 2009
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Condé Nast
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United States
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Media Production
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Consultant
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2001 - 2007
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Wunderman Thompson
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Supervisor
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1998 - 2001
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Ogilvy
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Executive
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1995 - 1998
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Education
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The Ohio State University
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
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