Reviews

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 John is a true leader and professional. He is able to lead teams, teach them and empower them. John has been instrumental in helping me grow my digital business throughout the years. I know that I can count on him to help strengthen the trust and partnership between Summit and my clients. He is so knowledgeable about the products and the processes- but he communicates the information to both his sales teams and the clients, in a way that we understand. John is down to earth and can connect with anyone he comes across, which helps us to quickly lower the walls with clients.  John truly became a partner for me in my job. He always made time to help me and answer all of my questions, which can be a lot at times. I could count on him to be open and truthful about which products and services would work best for each client. He's built a team of sales people who trust him and a large network of clients throughout the country who feel the same way. 

 I had the pleasure of working with John at Summit Media. In John's role as the Senior VP of Digital & Marketing Strategies, I viewed him as a true leader. He has mastered the art of mentoring and helping me grow both professionally and personally . John helped me understand and embrace the every changing digital world. I've enjoyed his market visits to Omaha and admire his relationship building with my current customers and prospects who were eager to learn more about the digital marketing. In John, I quickly found a true digital leader and adviser who helped me grow my business and increased my sales.  

 John is a fantastic wing man in the digital sales world. I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with John but most importantly watching him presenting digital solutions. He has a way of listening to clients and following up with real world solutions that work. I learned a great deal from John and his smiling face was always a welcomed sight in our market. 

John is an amazing mentor, leader and coworker. In the time that I worked with John, he taught me how to be more efficient in my sales efforts and how to be an asset to my clients. The tools that John taught me will stay with me for life. He is an amazing asset to any company, and I feel lucky to have been able to work with John! 

 John is a phenomenal supervisor and mentor! He wins over clients and account execs by educating them on multi-platform marketing tactics and becoming their trusted advisor. His quarterly trips to market always resulted in double-digit percent increases in revenue and a sales staff better equipped to sustain that momentum.  John is great at engaging with a crowd of any size and simplifying complex concepts. As the digital advertising space continues to grow and transform, he brings others up-to-speed while holding true to marketing fundamentals.  

 Few people have the opportunity to report to a manager who is also a coach and mentor. I had that distinct pleasure when John was my manager. John is still my coach and mentor to this day.  I worked with John for a year, but the amount of wisdom, knowledge, and support he poured into me will last a lifetime. I have learned, grown, and developed because of John's tutelage. I felt he was invested in me as an employee and a person. He worked daily to ensure I was empowered to excel, exceed goals, and overcome everyday hurdles.  I was most impressed with John's ability to coach each individual in ways he or she needed most. His management style was not "his way or the highway." He easily identified the best way to coach someone, and he adapted to each person's needs. I think this trait is mostly lost in 2016, but John excels in this area.  He takes on a very passionate role in training, and I see his daily immersion in the emerging digital ad platforms and trends. He will tell you all about them - trust me!  I cannot give a higher recommendation for John as a manager, coach, and mentor. He has always encouraged me in ways that have made me better. I am grateful to have worked with and for him. 

 In the world of advertising, with deadlines every day and multiple projects all vying for my attention simultaneously, it is easy to become frustrated and even distracted by the work that needs to be done. John has been an invaluable resource when it comes to deciphering what is important. But he doesn’t just stop there. I remember a time that I discovered a fascinating study that looked at how different age demographics interact with types of media and the ways these interactions are changing. I sent it to John, expecting him to maybe send it out to the sales staff in an email or use it for talking points with someone else’s customer in the future. Instead he replied, “This is awesome! I’ve just volunteered you to present it in our next staff meeting.” This is what separates John, in my mind, from any other manager I’ve ever had. He not only is a constant source of research and relevant information about the media landscape, but he also teaches by INVOLVING those he leads, not just telling them what to do. He is also possibly the most charismatic person I’ve ever met and inspires everyone around him to always continue learning. As an employee, I hope to always have the opportunity to work for a “John”. He is the benchmark of true leadership. 

 A true leader, revenue generator and problem solver, John defines the lines between what it is to be a manager and mentor. On any given day with a completely packed schedule John is the first of the managers at the Knoxville News Sentinel to tackle a problem and bring the solution to the table or necessary channels to achieve a goal. Working with John in the short time I have there are 3- key elements to his leadership style that resonate; first, John is transparent with a tactful and calculated thought through process to delivering a point. Second John has the ability to communicate with all walks and career leveled individuals from executives to entry level employees. Lastly, John has the unusual talent to make people smile and laugh in high pressure situations always landing the deal and following through with his commitment to his clients, company and co-workers. John is a mover and shaker and a valuable team member to any company that is lucky to scoop him up. 

 John has an energy and drive that is contagious to those around him, and creates a work environment that others are excited to be around every day. When John joined Scripps Digital I knew that he would be a strong contributor to the development of a successful digital sales team, but I did not realize I was gaining such an influential thought leader, who would inspire the rest of the team as well. He was a natural leader coming in, and quickly earned the respect from those around him, in both a team and leadership capacity. Any organization would be fortunate to have him affecting positive change and innovation, while serving as a leader to those around him. 

 John Montuori is a Sales Manager with experience specialized in Digital and Broadcast Media, with an outstanding reputation for relationships and performance within the Knoxville market.  He has been endorsed by key regional and national media buyers as well as local business owners. He provides excellent customer service and seeks opportunities to create unique and efficient ad campaigns. When it comes to new and incremental business, he delivers. He also posseses keen negotiation skills. Buyers take to him quickly for his likability as well as his quick turn around when it comes to their needs.  He is very coachable and has a sincere desire to learn and grow. His vision of success is not limited to his own. In many cases, he lends his skills and expertise to colleagues to help them win as well. He has a contagious energy that makes people want to be around him. He also takes feedback and constructive criticism to heart and grows from it. Ultimately, he takes business to the next level.- Jasmine Hardin, Vice President of Sales, WVLT-TV CBS