Account Executive Brian Tatum

I am excited and proud to be back at these great stations as this was my first home. The tremendous leadership, talent and credibility they hold within the marketplace makes for a great homecoming for me. I take pride in doing what’s right for my clients first and foremost. I strive to make sure I give them the utmost attention to their business needs. I look forward to earning your business and becoming a partner, not just a vendor!

Here’s more about me along with my contact info…
Brian is a native of East Tennessee attending Bearden high school and the University of Tennessee. Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 children as well as his 3 four-legged kids in the mountains of our beautiful area. He is also a baseball coach and on the board of directors for Farragut Baseball inc. His idea of a good deal is a deal that brings his clients in as partners rather than just another sale. He develops win-win scenarios for his clients that include cross-functional advertising and multimedia strategic ideas to meet their business goals and grow their businesses. Brian has over 20 years of multimedia, marketing, and consulting experience.

 

(Radio, Digital, TV, Telecommunications and Technology)
Brian has worked closely with customers in Tennessee and threw out the eastern United States . He started his career as a
promotions assistant and board op for WIVK, Dick Broadcasting worked his way up to the Program Director of NewsTalk 99 and Wild 98.7. in 2003 Brian left to work as General Manager for HRG who owned multiple stations in East Tennessee. In 2008 Brian became the regional sales manager for Charter communications handling their enterprise customers for the eastern division of the company.

 

Education:
B.A. Psychology from the University of Tennessee
Digital Marketing and Social Media certification from CharterU
Other Certifications: Global Achieve, Action selling, CEB Global, A+, MCSE, Novel, Net+, CCENT,
C/C++, Project Management and Network Design

 

Call Brian at Work (865) 212-4531, Cell (865) 382-1268 or email him at [email protected]

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