Michael Demby

Current

Field Sales Rep at Citysearch
New Business Director (consultant) at STADJ

Past

Senior Account Executive at 8coupons.com
Business Development Strategist at Didit Search Marketing
Top Sales Consultant (part-time weekends only) at The Learning Annex (Donald Trump Wealth Expo)

Talent Agent (Interactive Sales & Marketers)/Blogger at AC Lion
Sales Assistant at Katz Radio Group
Junior Associate Recruiter (Consultant) at Hechkoff Executive Search

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Education

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

Recommended

8 people have recommended Michael

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Online Media

Websites

Michael Demby’s Summary

Hello, my name is Michael Demby. You might remember me from such companies like Tekmark Global Solutions, Hechkoff Executive Search, and Katz Radio Group. Yet most of you know me from the highly regarded boutique executive search firm, AC Lion (http://www.aclion.com), where I developed a deep interest/passion for the interactive/new media industry. AC Lion helped me realize my true strengths: networking, finding/developing leads, opening doors, and making the connection.

After setting a speed record at AC Lion by doubling the size of a fast rising ad network within 3 months, I decided to make a change. Low and behold, Didit Search Marketing (http://www.didit.com) was looking for someone recreate the way sales were made at the agency in a never been done before, completely open opportunity as Guerrilla Networker/Fearless Marketing Enthusiast.

Renamed Business Development Strategist, my role was not much different from that of late (find, open, and connect). The opportunity pit me against some of Fortune 500’s top executives where I target the Chief decision makers and connect them with my CEO with the close of business in mind.

Since then I played a part building a startup at 8coupons.com and and acquired a position in sales at Citysearch owned by IAC. I put businesses in touch with their target audience and I love my job!

Bonus Extras:
I'm a tenured professional event consultant/DJ, a New Business Director for America's ONLY all Female DJ/Modeling agency (www.stadj.com), co-host for Digital Wednesdays, a national top salesman for The Learning Annex’s Donald Trump Wealth Expo, a scuba diver, a cigar connoisseur, an alto sax player, a rollerblader, and a HUGE music/movie buff. You can also find me connected on nearly every online social networking site and attending every offline social networking event. I can get you seen by the right people!

Michael Demby’s Specialties:

Professionalism, Networking, Strategic online business development marketing, and Connecting you with the right person.

Michael Demby’s Experience

Field Sales Rep

Citysearch

(Public Company; Internet industry)

February 2009 — Present (6 months)

29.8 Million Monthy Uniques - Compete '09
3 Million + User Reviews
10 Most Visited Brands Accessed via Mobile - Nielsen NetRatings
"One of the 25 Top Sites We Can't Live Without" - Time Magazine
14 sites in our partner network to distribute our sites across the web (Google, Yahoo, Ask, AOL, MSN, MySpace Local, Yellowpages, MapQuest, SuperPages, Local.com, InsiderPages, OpenList, UrbanSpoon - mobile, Buzzd - mobile).

We work to be the number one interactive local advertising resource by connecting people with businesses through trusted content.

And I work in that big white building on 18th street and 11th avenue that looks like a big rock candy mountain. singing "In the white rock candy mountain... IAC rules the web!!!"
New Business Director (consultant)

STADJ

(Entertainment industry)

May 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)

STADJ is the first of its kind DJ talent group/agency in the US that produces by mentoring and then handles by managing female DJ performers (SheJays) exclusively. Selecting apprentices for training are based on a full combination of look, personality, self-promotional ability, skill level and passion for DJing. Nationally renowned mega—nightclub, Mansion NYC, will host the first STADJ monthly “Hot Pink” concept night. It’s mission is to build and keep a unique NYC “movers and shakers” crowd enthralled and on the dance floor with high energy electro and house music delivered by 5 (and counting) gorgeous, charismatic SheJays, while carving out an industry platform for female DJ performers, whose DJ technique and management are provided under 1 roof by 1 agency, STADJ. As an agency, STADJ is equipped to bring press, fashion, celebrities, and corporate industry professionals.

I bring on sponsorships, corporate events, new talent, and monitor SheJays during event productions.
Senior Account Executive

8coupons.com

(Privately Held; Information Services industry)

November 2008 — February 2009 (4 months)

8coupons is a local NYC company that promotes local businesses around the city and helps drive foot traffic in the door through promotional offers. In this economy, people request deals and businesses need a change in their marketing. We provide a tool for both the consumer and business. The best deals in Manhattan (text directly to the cell phone of those interested) for consumers and a fully integrated promotional marketing solution for local businesses.
Business Development Strategist

Didit Search Marketing

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

December 2007 — July 2008 (8 months)

- Responsible in the production of a guerrilla marketing department focused on networking and strategic marketing initiatives with the goal of developing interest in Didit’s award winning SEM technology.
- Developed a detailed and strategic marketing process to reach Chief Executive decision makers at Internet Retailer Top 1000 companies.
- Successes include: Office Max, Office Depot, MyRichUncle, Audible.com, Bankrate, Buy.com, David's Bridal, The Knot, Zappos, LearCapital, ClubZone, and Clinique.
Top Sales Consultant (part-time weekends only)

The Learning Annex (Donald Trump Wealth Expo)

(Privately Held; Events Services industry)

January 2007 — March 2008 (1 year 3 months)

- Top Roaming Sales Person at Donald Trump’s Wealth Expo.
- The Learning Annex flew me all over the country to sell various real estate and fast-track money making products to a room of over 400.
- #1 sales person on team of 5.
- Generated over $600k in revenue, but can not be too sure, because we did not get commissions and the individual numbers were never kept.
Talent Agent (Interactive Sales & Marketers)/Blogger

AC Lion

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Online Media industry)

December 2006 — November 2007 (1 year)

- Closed an average of 2 deals/month resulting in over $200k total revenue.
- Research target companies and build relationships with candidates.
- Build sales, marketing, and tech teams for growing companies in the new media/online space.
- Represent AC Lion at trade shows, industry events, seminars, and panels.
- Editor of AC Lion Blog (http://blog.aclion.com).
-Maintain a working knowledge of internet technologies and measurements including: CPA/CPC/CPM, Affiliate Marketing, Ad Networks, Ad Serving, Search, and CDN technologies, amongst others.
- Build and maintain solid relationships with Top Agencies, Ad, Affiliate, and CDN Networks, SEM/SEO and Rich Media companies, Publishers, and Performance Based Marketing companies.
Sales Assistant

Katz Radio Group

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Broadcast Media industry)

August 2005 — November 2006 (1 year 4 months)

- Serve as liaison with over 100 national radio stations and media buyers/advertising agencies.
- Assist account executives with sales agreements and discrepancies.
- Manage 50 high profile accounts under strict airtime schedules.
Junior Associate Recruiter (Consultant)

Hechkoff Executive Search

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

August 2005 — October 2005 (3 months)

- Assisted in transition of business model by maintaining relationships executive level candidates.
- Interviewed and qualified clients for job relevance in the PR and M&A arenas.
- Researched and identified new retained search leads.