I love helping people grow their businesses. I also really love negotiating and finding every opportunity possible to extend a client’s budget. We have an amazing team, and together we’re able to produce some great outcomes for our clients. ”
My role: Strategic leadership, client relationship, vendor negotiations, agency management, financialsI find joy in: Family, the Cubs, sports, Vegas, everyday life.Surprising fact about me: I love musicals.
I started on PTM’s media buying/execution team. This intimate knowledge of backend processes makes my current role all the more fulfilling. I have the utmost confidence in our team’s roles in managing media buys from A to Z. I can ‘sell’ PTM because I truly believe in what we do and the value we bring to the table for clients.”
My role: Strategic leadership, agency management, new business development, client relationships, vendor negotiation
I find joy in: My family, my kiddos, traveling off the beaten path.
Surprising fact about me: I’m fluent in Polish, and I’ve summited Mt. Kilimanjaro by way of the Umbwe route.
I love that every day is something new in this industry…I truly believe that relationships
are everything, and I pride myself on the relationships I have built with vendors, stations, and clients through my years working at big firms.”
My role: Media planning and buying, execution of all buys, campaign set up in Strata, negotiating and striving for the best deals and added value for all clients.
I find joy in: My kiddos. Nothing is better than hearing them laugh together.
Surprising fact about me: My maiden name is Bornstein, and married name is Born. Easy transition, only dropping 5 letters.
What I love about my job is that I am continually learning and no two days are ever the same! What makes my job awesome is the amazing team I get to work with every day at PTM. We not the biggest of teams but we are most definitely a family and are always supporting one another.”
My role: I am responsible for fully managing client accounts. I handle all the planning, execution, implementation, and oversight of all media running for certain clients. Everything from trafficking creative, market research, monthly reporting, to making sure your spot times are being monitored.
I find joy in: I love being outdoors and going to concerts. There is nothing better than hiking up a mountain or singing every word to your favorite artist live.
Surprising fact about me: I am obsessed with donuts & rap music.
I always put the needs of my clients before all else and am genuinely happy when they succeed. There is nothing I enjoy more than seeing a positive campaign increase the exposure and success of someone I am working with.”
My role: Media planning and buying, execution of all buys, campaign set up in Strata, negotiating and striving for the best deals and added value for all clients.
I find joy in: My 3 children, husband, and wine
Surprising fact about me: Been to the Bozo Show over 25 times. Visited 17 countries, but honestly couldn’t name them all.
I love working at PTM. We are truly a little family, which makes me excited to come to work every day. “
My role: Receiving invoices, paying bills, reconciliation, billing clients, ensuring that the office is running smoothly, and interacting with clients and reps.
I find joy in: Too many things! A great pair of shoes, a phenomenal meal, naps. My friendships bring me by far the most joy, though.
Surprising fact about me: My family used to breed and show Siberian Huskies. Basically, I lived the movie Best in Show.
I love the people I get to work with daily. From day one, I felt like I was a part of a very close-knit family.”
I find joy in: Watching all Chicago sports, and ice cream. By far, my friends and family bring me the most joy, though.
Surprising fact about me: I love to organize literally anything and everything! I have a planner that goes with me everywhere and it is all color coded by different tasks and events.
I love the amazing PTM family! It is truly a wonderful, supportive hard working group! We care about our clients and want to see them grow and succeed. That’s why I work hard creating the best, most cost-efficient marketing programs so they can do just that!”
My role: With a background in media sales for over 10 years at WBBM News Radio and ESPN, I came over to the agency side in 2013. My role here at PTM is account development and new business sales. Having been on the media side, I understand how to negotiate with media reps and can determine the strongest programs for clients to help their marketing efforts.
I find joy in: My two children and husband!
Surprising fact about me: I am a three-time State Champion in Field Hockey and Lacrosse
Working with the PTM family is a great learning opportunity for me. The people I work with are amazingly energetic and when it comes to the work itself, they are always available to help. “
My role: I am responsible for collecting pre-logs, pulling up client activity reports, updating the client spend tracker and assisting in the best way possible.
I find joy in: Learning new skills and hobbies. I love to play the guitar, ukulele and a little bit of piano.
Surprising fact about me: When I was just 9 years old, I traveled alone to meet my father who works 150 miles away from our home.
I love the family dynamic between everyone within the office! It’s a tight knit group here. Everyone is extremely welcoming, approachable, and always willing to lend a helping hand. “
My role: Ensure that the office is running smoothly and efficiently, while assisting the account managers with client proposals, creative trafficking, and updating flowcharts.
I find joy in: Spending quality time and creating new memories with my friends and family.
Surprising fact about me:My family and I are movie quote fanatics. I don’t think we can get through one conversation without saying a line from one of our favorite movies.
