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PROFESSIONAL START-UP JUNKIES
We Are “CONNECTED”
Who We Are
We are “hunters” with 30 plus years of combined experience connecting the dots for young start ups who need to get there “faster” and partner with the right brands to edge out their competitors. We’ve fostered long term, deep relationships with high level CEO’s, CMO’s, and key decision makers within the Digital Advertising space working with Ad Tech and SaaS companies ranging from Ad Networks, to Search, to Loyalty, Social Media Platforms and APPs, and even the very hot, Influencer Activation space.
What We Do
Connect you with… Digital and Social Agencies and Brands at the C-
Level to ensure appropriate brands that get you to the next level, faster, before the competition.
The right conferences and speaking engagements to move the needle and build you brand equity.
Great talent by seeking out, building, training, and mentoring your potential sales team.
What's relevant and what selling because of our daily conversations with potential buyers.
The tools that will bring your business a higher profit margin, or help evalutate your current model.
Hand pick influencers to represent your brand campaigns, short and long term in a influencer bidding forum
What We Do
We are a boutique digital media consultancy that works with start-ups to connect them with Agencies and Brands faster. We are Connected in every sense of the word. We specialize in monetization, product development, marketing and Business Development. We help companies navigate the multi-platform, mobile, and advertising technology space.
We take companies from infancy to IPO!
Who We’ve Worked With
Alicia Molnar
A true pioneer in the Internet Advertising Sales business, I have over 15 years of digital sales experience as a Senior Executive and leader exceeding revenue goals for companies that include Lycos, XOOM,, NBCi, BeautyRiot/Totalbeauty, Zuberance, Martini Media, Ridgeline Entertainment, YouBeauty, PunchTab/Walmart, and most recently, NeoReach. Handling pricing and marketing strategy for many of these companies had been part of responsibilities. I’ve not only meet and exceed goals, but I’ve helped get them to IPO, merger, or acquisition.
My skills are perfectly matched for the start up, where tenacity is key. In the past, I have successfully managed sales teams of over 50 strong to a team of one. I have built relationships and worked with hundreds of Digital Agencies and brands that include Mediavest, Mediacom, Dgitas, OMD, 360i, Saatchi, , Mindshare, Huge, and Horizon, who are handle clients that include P&G,, Kraft, American Express, Audi, Dell, Walmart, The Travel Channel, Lifetime TV, and may other fortune 100 accounts.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliciamolnar
Melissa Hillis
Over 15 Years of Sales/Account Management experience within the Media/Internet Industry.
In the forefront of the internet business, I have taken start ups to the next level whether it be getting top brands to run on the site with larger sponsorship programs, building organic traffic, or creating solid partnerships within the industry that excel the company to the next competitive level.
I am all about creating buzz and building long lasting partnerships with clients.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissahillis
What People Are Saying About Alicia
Jesse Leimgruber, CEO and Founder @ NeoReach
“Alicia helped network NeoReach in the New York City advertising space, a notoriously tight-knit community that is deeply tied to personal relationship. After a few months, she managed 3 additional sales reps across the country, one in NYC, one in Chicago, and a final in California. After attending Stanford University and managing dozens of senior employees, I’ve gained a keen ability to identify good talent and recognize someone’s potential. I am confident that Alicia maintains a network and understanding of advertising to excel in whatever position her career takes her in. Her broad skill set and network will prove invaluable for companies of any size.”
What People Are Saying About Alicia
P.J. Leimgruber, COO & Co-Founder @ NeoReach
“It was a pleasure working with Alicia. She has a killer work ethic and a great aura about her. Personally, she is a pleasure to be around and professionally her driven attitude is contagious. She is extremely knowledgeable as it relates to ad sales, agency relationships, and the overall marketing landscape. She introduced me to many valuable people and can get a foot in the door where ever needed. My trips to NYC to work alongside Alicia were a blast. She is a great spirit and generally a fun person to be around”
Dana Ironside, Sales Advisor/Consultant, Professional Development Solutions at MarketingProfs (worked together at NBCi)
“Alicia and I worked in different divisions but very often had to work together on deals to meet company objectives. Alicia is by far an advertising sales powerhouse. She always hit her numbers and met the client's goals and objectives each time. She was a great manager - her team adored her. I would absolutely work with her again if the opportunity ever came up!”
What People Are Saying About Alicia
Isadora Badi, Director, Upscale Brands at Wyndham Hotel Group
“Alicia is a sales and marketing superstar. I was very impressed by her ability to isolate a brand’s true pain points and to provide a solution that is realistic, innovative and measurable. That’s somebody to watch for cool online marketing updates!”
Rob Fuggetta, Founder/CEO, Zuberance
“I had the pleasure of getting to know Alicia while she served as a sales director for Zuberance and highly recommend her. She does an excellent job of understanding prospects' needs, building trust and rapport, and getting to the finish line. On a personal note, Alicia is one of the nicest, warmest people I've had the pleasure of meeting in business. I'm sure prospects recognize this too and no doubt this is key to Alicia's success”
What People Are Saying About Melissa
Jason Burnham, Principal, Experience Innovation at Strativity Group
“As someone on the agency side of the business, you encounter a lot of media sales and marketing people; hundreds, in fact. From a pure human capacity stand point, it is impossible to establish relationships with that many people. But there are those few, the top 1%, that break through the clutter and provide real value, and have a genuine gift for building a maintaining strong relationships. Melissa represents the top tier of this group of specialists. I have worked with Melissa for nearly 15 years. She is not only a business partner that I rely on and trust with my business, but has also become a close personal friend. I look forward to continuing our relationship for many more years to come.”
Deborah Liljegren, Founder/Creative Director at Veraqua
“Melissa's engaging personality and positive attitude are infectious. She's the sort of person/worker that I would inject into a sales team that needs a breath of fresh air and new energy.”
What People Are Saying About Melissa
Kirsten Lambertsen, Founder, CEO at Kuratur, Inc.
“Melissa was part of our awesome two-person ad sales team at BeautyRiot.com. She was instrumental in getting our advertising business launched, closing our first big-ticket sale. She is an absolute joy to work with, energy and drive abounding. Grab your chance to be on the same team with Melissa.”
David Peterson, Independent Internet Professional (Worked together at Lycos)
“I am pleased to write this recommendation on behalf of Melissa Hillis. Melissa was a first class salesperson during her years at Lycos. She consistently exceeded her sales quota and demonstrated the skills & qualities essential to being an effective salesperson: organized; energetic; creative; strong inter-personal & communication skills; highly motivated; focused & driven to surpass revenue goals. Melissa is a true sales professional.”
Simply Put…
WE ARE CONNECTED!
Alicia Molnar Melissa Hillis
Contact Us Anytime!
ALICIA MOLNAR, Connected Expert 908-334-7918
MELISSA HILLIS, Connected Expert917-584-7484
Connected, LLC @ 2015
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