"Thank you so much for coming all the way to Mobile to talk to our chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Your program about 'Staying Close To Your Customers' was a thorough, insightful and well delivered presentation. There were valuable lessons to be learned by all the varied practitioners in the advertising industry (particularly regarding the correlation between employee turnover and customer relations)."
- E-mail from Brad Tucker
Vice President, Programs
Advertising Federation of Greater Mobile 01/17/03
"When I was appointed director of programs for the Ad Fed, I set my goal to increase attendance at our luncheons by scheduling interesting, thought-provoking speakers who could discuss topics of real interest to our members. Your ‘Staying Close to Your Customers’ was exactly what I was looking for and the result was our best-attended luncheon of the year. I had many favorable comments about your presentation as well as your presentation style. I’m quite sure several sales managers left the meeting questioning some of the tactics they have instituted."
- Letter from B.J. Hamner
Vice President, Programs
Birmingham Advertising Federation 10/21/02
“You have a great sense of focus. You contribute a great deal for us in keeping us ‘on task.’ For those of us who wander around in an Attention Deficit Daze having you get us back on track is invaluable….. You have a terrific global view. Your leadership on the AE Perceptual study this year, and the Radio's Biggest Spenders last year, demonstrate you can sort through lots of information and data and bring into focus where it is valuable to the radio industry as a whole.”
- E-mail from Dennis Seely, Vice President of Marketing, Arbitron Radio Station Services 02/13/01
“Ben, thanks for all of the hard work you put into this project. You helped make Arbitron look very good in front of a huge group of our customers. Congratulations. The study was a terrific success, as evidenced by the standing room only crowd.”
- E-mail from Owen Charlebois, President, Arbitron U.S. Media Services 02/05/01
“With his assistance, much of the dissonance within our organization was eliminated and we began to function as a cohesive team. This was accomplished by group and individual activities that Ben facilitated. While Ben is knowledgeable about marketing and management, I found his real gifts were related to his ability to communicate with others and assist them in working together. Ben is friendly, yet professional, and has the ability to quickly develop rapport with people of diverse backgrounds.”
- Letter of recommendation from Dr. Cindy Formanek Kirk, Dean, UAB Options 1/15/99
“I thoroughly enjoyed our relationship, and the value you brought to Dick Broadcasting Company. Your management skills, sales skills, and market analysis brought credibility to our organization at a time it was critically needed. Your work ethic and the people you recruited will have a lasting impact on our success.
- Letter from Allen Dick, President/CEO, Dick Broadcasting Co. Inc. 4/28/98
“Thanks so much for speaking to my sales class. You were terrific! You really are a great speaker. The students were so impressed--- and they really appreciated the way you started with their questions and made them the focus.”
- Letter from Glenda C. Williams, University of Alabama, School of Communications 2/22/94
“The opinions have been tallied and our panel, “Alternative Route”, has received rave reviews...... You were organized, dynamic, insightful and prepared- thanks for making me look good.”
– Letter from Robert A. Podalski, General Sales Manager, KNIX-FM 3/12/90
“But the very complimentary tone of the student comments came as no surprise to me for several important reasons: The enthusiasm you displayed during our initial discussions and throughout the semester as you taught the course made me feel certain that the goals you laid out would be met. And that feeling was bolstered by the comments made by the students in the class both during and after the completion of the term.”
- Letter from Dr. Ray Carrol, University of Alabama, School of Communications,5/26/89.
“We can’t thank you enough for your contributions to the national shares and $$$ growth we enjoyed over the last several years at WZZK A/F. The creative input, support and follow-up clearly placed you in the top tier of our national contacts.”
– Letter from Stu Olds, Katz Radio, 11/30/87
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