Experienced Entrepreneur with Expertise in 900 Numbers, Dating Services, Mobile Marketing, Internet Marketing
Greater Philadelphia Area
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- President at Advanced Telecom Services
- Chief Marketing Guru at Olympic Internet
- Co-Owner at Spark Network Services
- Co-Owner at Overture Interactive
- Past
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- Regional Sales Manager at WFSB
- Account Executive at WTNH
- Account Executive at WDTV
- Education
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- Marshall University
- West Virginia University
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Bob Bentz’s Summary
I am the co-founder of Advanced Telecom Services which has been operating in suburban Philadelphia since 1989. We have international offices in London, Dublin, Calgary, Prague, and Taipei.
Bob Bentz’s Specialties:
900 numbers, 800 numbers, mobile data services, ringtones, sports marketing, personals, dating services, e-commerce, text messages, international offices.
Bob Bentz’s Experience
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President
Advanced Telecom Services
(Privately Held; Telecommunications industry)
1989 — Present (20 years)
ATS provides interactive telephone for the world. The company has evolved from a provider of 900 number service to its present position as a provider of mobile marketing text message solutions. And, yes, we still do 900 numbers too. In between, the company has developed significant expertise in dating services by IVR, web, and now by cell phone. It provides interactive 800 number services to businesses and advertising agencies. ATS's impressive client list includes New York Times, World Wrestling Entertainment, TBS, WUSN, and Johnson & Johnson. http://www.advancedtele.com
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Chief Marketing Guru
Olympic Internet
(Internet industry)
September 1907 — Present (101 years 11 months)
Olympic Internet provides web information sites and e-commerce products. It is also a consultant for search engine optimization and internet marketing to small and medium sized businesses. http://www.olympicseo.com
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Co-Owner
Spark Network Services
(Broadcast Media industry)
January 1906 — Present (103 years 7 months)
Spark Network Services provides MatchLink IVR, online, and cell phone dating products to the radio and television industries. It also provides text message solutions to media and advertising agencies. http://www.sparkns.com
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Co-Owner
Overture Interactive
(Internet industry)
September 1902 — Present (106 years 11 months)
Operates e-commerce gaming web sites internationally. http://www.overtureseo.com
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Regional Sales Manager
WFSB
(Broadcast Media industry)
September 1988 — October 1989 (1 year 2 months)
Sold television advertising for Post-Newsweek station in Hartford. When the Whalers folded, there wasn't any reason to stay any longer.
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Account Executive
WTNH
(Public Company; TVL; Broadcast Media industry)
December 1984 — September 1988 (3 years 10 months)
Sold television advertising to local and regional advertisers. Seemed like it was mostly auto dealers. Created a 30-minute real estate television show. WTNH hosted the Sally Jessy Raphael Show at the time. Ate a lot of pizza at the best pizza in the world in New Haven; if you haven't tried it, don't even tell me about your local pizza places.
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Account Executive
WDTV
(Broadcast Media industry)
October 1983 — December 1984 (1 year 3 months)
Sold advertising to businesses in Morgantown, Fairmont, and Clarksburg, West Virginia areas. Appeared in nationally famous Grandma's House furniture commercials.
Bob Bentz’s Education
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Marshall University
MBA , Marketing , 1981 — 1983
I sold magazine advertising, tended bar at a country nightspot, was an umpire, played softball, and went to school full time. I don't recall sleeping much.
- Activities and Societies:
- I didn't do much else.
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West Virginia University
BS , Journalism , 1977 — 1981
I mostly hung out at Redbeard's.
- Activities and Societies:
- I am a huge Mountaineer football and basketball fan.
Additional Information
Bob Bentz’s Websites:
Bob Bentz’s Interests:
baseball, sports photography.
Bob Bentz’s Groups:
wireless content groups.
Philadelphia Ad Club.
Sierra Club.
National Parks & Conservation Association.
American Baseball Coaches Association
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Mobile Marketing Association -
MobileMonday -
Mobile Advertising & Marketing -
Online marketing -
Linked Affiliate - A Place for Affiliate Marketers to Meet! -
WVU Alumni -
Search Engine Strategies Conference & Expo -
eMarketing Association Network -
MobileMonday Mid-Atlantic -
Online Advertising Professionals -
ThoseinMedia -
IMM 2.0 - Intelligent Mobile Marketing (+10000 members) Join now! -
Search Engine Land -
Marshall University Alumni -
SearchEngineWatch.com Forums -
Mobile Content -
Mobile Marketing & Advertising -
IVR World -
Telecom Executives Business Network -
Radio & Television Professionals Network -
MOBILE & WIRELESS -
Media Professionals Worldwide -
Cross Media Experts (www.twitter.com/mediamatchers) -
Advertising Federation of Greater Miami -
Local Radio & Television Broadcasters -
Radio & Television Broadcasters -
SEO Secrets -
Advertising Agency Professionals
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Talking Radio -
BtoB Marketing -
Internet Radio -
Arizona Advertising Club -
American Association of Advertising Agencies -
Sports & Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Agency Professionals
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Monetizing Twitter
Bob Bentz’s Honors:
* Named to 40 Under 40 to Watch in Philadelphia Business (Philadelphia Magazine)
* Author of "Opportunity is Calling" -- the best selling book ever about the audiotext industry.
* Coached baseball at various age levels and skill levels. Have managed AAU Mid-Atlantic champions. Have coached 18 players who have gone on to play college baseball and 1 professionally.
Bob Bentz’s Contact Settings
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