John Engler

Current

Founder/Officer at Austin Interactive Marketing Association
Vice President at UnsubCentral

Past

Director of Sales at 24/7 Real Media
Online Sales Manager at Austin American-Statesman
Advertising Sales Consultant at Bestfares.com

Managing Publisher at Macintosh News Network (MacNN)
Armor Platoon Leader at U.S. Army

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Education

Texas A&M University
University of North Texas

Recommended

13 people have recommended John

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Online Media

Websites

John Engler’s Summary

Professional and Enterprise level sales executive. Management experience, and a proven leader and performer.

John Engler’s Specialties:

CAN-SPAM compliance, Online advertising expertise, Media sales, Technology sales, managing people, training, teaching, evangelism

John Engler’s Experience

Founder/Officer

Austin Interactive Marketing Association

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

March 2007 — Present (1 year 8 months)

Working with a fantastic group of co-founders to establish the Austin Interactive Marketing Association to bring together the talented digital professionals smart enough to call Austin their home. Find out more at http://austinima.org/
Vice President

UnsubCentral

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)

May 2006 — Present (2 years 6 months)

UnsubCentral helps advertisers comply with email laws and data privacy requirements to protect their brands, deter lawsuits, and maximize email deliverability. UnsubCentral’s suppression list services enable advertisers from Fortune 2000 companies and leading Internet businesses to securely exchange consumer data with affiliate partners while honoring consumer unsubscribe requests. UnsubCentral is integrated with major affiliate networks and email service providers, certified by LashBack, reviewed by TRUSTe, and employed by many of the nation’s most recognized brands.
Director of Sales

24/7 Real Media

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; TFSM; Online Media industry)

September 2004 — May 2006 (1 year 9 months)

Sold technology (Open AdStream, Insight XE, Insight ACT) to publishers, media (24/7 Web Alliance, 24/7 On Target) to advertisers and agencies and search engine markeing solutions (24/7 Search) to everyone. My clients included Publishers, Advertisers and Ad Agencies. A few representative clients would be: Dictionary.com, Belo Interactive, Playboy, Morningstar, Blockbuster, Compass Banks, Hoovers.com, Penton Media, Click Here Interactive, Sicola Martin, etc.
Online Sales Manager

Austin American-Statesman

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Newspapers industry)

December 2002 — September 2004 (1 year 10 months)

Directly managed and led 3 online sales executives in selling online advertising on a top 50 market newspaper website. Also taught internet sales concepts to 50+ print sales executives, while building a cohesive environment for team sales efforts with the executive staff. Doubled revenues.
Advertising Sales Consultant

Bestfares.com

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Online Media industry)

March 2001 — December 2002 (1 year 10 months)

Sold online and print advertising, growing online advertising to $1,000,000/year business, and managed online advertising operations. Chose, implemented and used ad management systems.
Managing Publisher

Macintosh News Network (MacNN)

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)

June 2000 — March 2001 (10 months)

Working as a member of a small team, I handled advertising sales and operational management of MacNN.
Armor Platoon Leader

U.S. Army

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

May 1998 — June 2000 (2 years 2 months)

Coolest job I've ever had. I was an Armor Officer, with responsibilities ranging from training, feeding, caring for, and leading a dynamic group of individuals in preparation for the defense of our country. I got paid to shoot 120mm bullet at targets 2 miles away from a 70 ton mobile platform... and got to work with some of the best people I've ever worked with.

John Engler’s Education

Texas A&M University

BS, Ag Development, 1994 — 1998
University of North Texas

Additional Information

John Engler’s Websites:

John Engler’s Groups:

DFW Interactive Marketing Association
AustinIMA
IAB, IAB Email Data Management Workgroup
DMA
ESPC

DFW Interactive Marketing Association
AustinAgs
Austin Interactive Marketing Association
Eagle's Nest--Those Who've Earned the Eagle Scout Award <2,675 members and growing>
Internet Affiliate Marketers Association (IAMA)
LashBack | Global Email Compliance
Geek Austin
The RealMedian Alumni Network
Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Association