EVP/ Chief Revenue Officer @ Mobile Technology and Applications
Responsible for all revenue, distribution, affiliations and content relationships for Clip Interactive's Audio Content Recognition (ACR) applications. Clip Interactive develops mobile applications which allows listeners of both broadcast and IP delivered audio content to be richly interactive and attributable. Clip's application is built on an end to end solution for local and national audio content recognition, identification and the delivery of matching interactive content on a one to one basis to the listener.
Clip changes the game for both broadcast and IP delivered content, making it a "pull" based medium verses a "push" based medium, using a hands free audio activated solution for interacting and responding to audio content and advertising.
Clip provides complete interactivity and attribution for the delivery of audio ad messaging on broadcast and IP, with deep analytics, of market, publishers/stations, date, time, copy splits and ad response in real time.
Go to Clipradio.com for a consumer demo. From February 2013 to Present (2 years 11 months) Los AngelesFounder @ Over the past 10 years I have worked for and advised early stage and growth equity companies on dramatically growing their revenues and valuations by providing hands on strategy and management, while also raising institutional, venture and angel capital to fund and grow the businesses. In some cases I have personally invested in these companies that I have worked with and/or advised. From January 2013 to Present (3 years) EVP- Co Founder @ Investment and Mangement of Digital Media Companies
Co-founded Triton Media in 2006 with an investment from Oaktree Capital Management. Acquired and merged 11 small technology companies, to become the largest and most successful end to end solution for the distribution, management, measurement and monetization of IP based audio content in the United States. Was responsible for all aspects of audio sales, affiliations and revenue development. Built the largest IP based audio ad sales network with nearly 2,000 affiliates and 32+mil in revenue. Responsible for creating deep partnerships with major audio content brands Slacker Radio, Microsoft, Xbox, AOL Radio, Entercom, Accuradio, Cox, Radio One and many others. From August 2006 to February 2013 (6 years 7 months) SVP Western Region @ Built, trained and managed a 90 person sales staff in 15 markets generating over $115 million in annual revenue from sales/sponsorship of traffic, news, sports and entertainment content across a national network of 1,500 terrestrial radio stations. Responsible for all aspects of revenue development and broadcaster affiliations for the Western half of the US. In five years increased top line revenues from 51 million to 115 million. From November 2001 to August 2006 (4 years 10 months) Managing Partner Co- Founder @ Raised 11 million dollars in start up capital to fund a place based out of home media company. Negotiated long term contracts with major REITs and high profile property owners for signage placement at major malls and shopping centers. From May 2000 to November 2001 (1 year 7 months) SVP Western Regional National Sales @ Responsible for the over $45M in national sales revenues in seven Western Region markets for AM/FM Media, overseeing 12 National Sales Managers. Grew gross national revenues by 20%, contributing to a record setting year for the company, and helping to drive a 16X EBITDA valuation at the time of sale to Clear Channel. From February 1998 to September 1999 (1 year 8 months) VP General Sales Manager @ Over a 10 year period managed 3 of the 5 Katz Radio Group operating companies, Blair/Banner Radio, ABC Radio and Sentry Radio, each having 80 mil to 120 mil in annual sales. Responsible for all aspects of revenue and station solicitation. Hired, trained and managed over 200 people collectively. From August 1988 to February 1998 (9 years 7 months)
BA, Advertising & Marketing @ Michigan State University From 1984 to 1988 Bill Freund is skilled in: Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Advertising, New Media, Radio, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Media Buying, Social Media, Advertising Sales, Marketing
Websites:
http://www.clipradio.com