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Chip Russo

President and Chief Revenue Officer at Truthset

Los Angeles, California

Overview

Work Experience

  • President and Chief Revenue Officer

    2022 - Current

    Truthset is a data intelligence company, focused exclusively on validating the accuracy of consumer data and Identity. We help our enterprise clients build trust in data, and improve the performance of any data-driven decision.

  • Co-Founder

    2015

    Brand Storytelling was created to be a transformational partner in the new era of brand funded content. Marketers today are empowered by platforms and technology, but driven by creative storytelling. BST owns and operates two events BST @Sundance, Elevate and the BSN (Brand Storytelling Network). BST works together with a vibrant community of hundreds of CMO level Brand Executives, a 25 member Advisory Board and the leading platforms, media companies and solution providers.

  • Limited Partner, Entrepreneurial Advisor

    2015

  • Executive Vice President, Sales & Partnerships

    2012 - 2021

    Designed and hired the Media Solutions team, Ad sales, Ad Operations and Sales Marketing divisions; tasked with developing direct ad sales and channel partners while expanding Zefr's relationships with global agencies and brands.

  • Senior Vice President Video

    2007 - 2012

    • Responsible for establishing and executing the company video strategy including product, marketing, sales material, hiring, compensation and operations • Oversaw a national team of 3 regional Directors and 26 Account Executives • Within the first 6 months delivered revenue that matched 100% of the previous year • 2011 grew year over year revenue by over 310% • Established Collective Video as a rising star in the video market by differentiating our offering thru superior audience targeting, custom creative executions, social features, long form distribution and exchange integration via Collective TV

  • Vice President of Sales

    2004 - 2007

    • Responsible for building business strategy and training for multiple regions • Increased new business revenues year over year by 307% • June 2005 the Business was Sold to Gannett – reported by ClickZ upwards of $100MM

  • Director, Western Region

    2002 - 2004

    • Employee number 8 • Established West coast office and responsible for building business strategy for the region • Oversaw and hired the sales & account management teams • Established the Eyeblaster products and platform as the dominant Rich media ad serving solution in the online advertising marketplace, as reported by Ad Relevance.

  • Director, Western Region (Cars.com, Apartments.com)

    1999 - 2001

    • Established west coast office and fostered new relationships with all leading OEMs, marketers and agencies • Increased year over year revenue by 287% • Managed 2 sales reps in (1 ) Los Angeles and (1) San Francisco plus a support staff responsible for campaign follow up, prospecting, proposal creation and trafficking • Established client and Agency relationships with Toyota, Lexus, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Infiniti, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Land Rover, Lincoln Mercury, Isuzu & Honda • Presented with an Outstanding Achievement Award for 2000 from the CEO

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