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Study Group: Print Advertising Purchasers (North America)

Council Members in this Study Group: 146

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Leading Experts in this Study Group

James Meyers, MS. EBA

Chief Executive Officer
Alpha Media
What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

James Meyers, a global media expert and pioneer, is Chief Executive Officer at Alpha Media, an entertainment media company with international sales and distribution operations, US sales and distribution operations, cable television assets and international production operations. He is responsible for...

Allen Levenson, President, Gear Consulting Group LLC.Allen Levenson

President
Gear Consulting Group LLC.
What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Allen Levenson is the former Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Asbury Automotive Group and currently President of Gear (Global Expertise in Automotive Retail) Consulting. Mr. Levenson is a highly sought after automotive consultant to the investor and media community based on his unique perspective...

Clarence Gabriel, President and Chief Executive Officer, MOVIE GALLERY, INC.Clarence Gabriel

FormerPresident and Chief Executive Officer
MOVIE GALLERY, INC.
What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Clarence Gabriel has over 30 years of experience in consumer retail sectors and has contributed as Chief Executive Officer, President, and EVP for world-class companies. He is a retail sector leader with expertise in “Big Box”, “Small Box”, CPG and Supply Chain Management. Previously, Mr. Gabriel was...

Joshua Pollack

Chief Executive Officer
NXTCOM CORP
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Joshua Pollack is the Chief Executive Officer of NXTCOM CORP, an investment management company focused in the media, sports, entertainment, publishing, video game, internet and digital distribution industries. Mr. Pollack recently led a feature film slate financing with Universal Studios and GE. He...

Tracey Clanton

President
MARC
What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Tracey Clanton is the President of MARC- Marketing Aimed 2 Reach Consumers. MARC is a consulting firm operating as a full service Agency providing Marketing, Advertising and Media for retail clients. Recently, Tracey held the position of Group Account Director at The TRUE Agency directing all ofthe...

Andreas Kurz, Owner, Akari Enterprises LLC Andreas Kurz

Owner
Akari Enterprises LLC
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Andreas Kurz was Chief Executive Officer of 7 For All Mankind, the US leader in premium denim, until December 2005. Mr. Kurz is currently the Owner of Akari Enterprises, a retail consultancy, where he has worked since April 2006. At Akari Enterprises, Mr. Kurz specializes in international distribution,...

Robert Kaufmann

Independent Consultant
Kaufmann & Associates
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Robert Kaufmann has worked as an independent consultant at Kaufmann & Associates, consumer packaged goods consultant since 2004. His focus is in business and new product development, sales, and marketing. He has experience with private label sales, co-packing, dairy, specialty, snack, cracker, diet,...

Phil Akin, President and Chief Executive Officer, HELLMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.Phil Akin

President and Chief Executive Officer
HELLMAN ASSOCIATES, INC.
What is a GLG Leader?|GLG Leaders are a separate tier of Council Members with a Council Rank in the top 5%. These GLG Member Program participants are eligible for ongoing, in-depth consultative relationships with GLG clients.

Phil Akin is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Hellman, where he has worked since 2005. Hellman is a full service marketing and advertising agency with a client base covering 129 of the current Fortune 500 companies, including Best Buy, Advance Auto Parts, 3M, LS Power, GE, Ecolab, JohnDeere,...

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October Jewelry Sales- Estimates Conflict with Reported Results

November 6, 2009

Nicholas White, President, White & Co

U.S chain store sales up 2.1 percent in October | www.nationaljewelernetwork.com

Conflicting sales reports make forecasting fourth quarter sales even more difficult for jewelry retailers. But, volatile consumer spending patterns,large competitors promotional plans, and emerging macroeconomic forces may play a much bigger role in the final outcome than actual sales in August, September,...

Note To Jewelry Industry-Wait and See Isn’t a Viable Strategy

November 4, 2009

Nicholas White, President, White & Co

India buys 200 tonnes of IMF gold | www.telegraph.co.uk

Escalating gold prices threaten $60 billion jewelery industry. Here's more.

Zale Loses One-Third of Investor’s New Worth-Revised

November 4, 2009

Nicholas White, President, White & Co

Zale FY09 Revenue -17%, Reports Loss of $190M Zale Corporation... | www.topix.com

Zale's $189.5 million lose marks a continuing of a turnaround that has never materialized. Here's why.

Zale (ZLC) -Will History Repeat Itself?

October 24, 2009

Nicholas White, President, White & Co

Zale to Announce Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results | www.businesswire.com

Zale promises to finally announce year end results. Meanwhile the stock continues to increase in price,despite likely big losses. Here's why.

Could Lawsuit Topple Signet's(SIG) US Brands?

September 22, 2009

Nicholas White, President, White & Co

Sterling suit moves toward class-action status | www.nationaljewelernetwork.com

Certification as a class action could have significant implications for Signet's investors. Here's more

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Members in this Study Group include these company types:

  • Full Service Advertising Agency
  • Media Specialist Agency
  • Individual/Small Consultancy
  • Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturer
  • Retail Strategy / Operations Consultant

Members in this Study Group often have these job titles:

  • Director
  • President
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Marketing Director
  • Principal
  • Consultant
  • Owner

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May 3, 2007

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