New Montreal THG Account Executive Does ‘Swimmingly’ Well
Just three weeks into her role as an Account Executive for THG’s Montreal office, former Olympic synchronized swimmer, Isabelle Rampling, closed her first sale.
Rampling (pictured at right) is among eight new Account Executives who over this last quarter joined THG’s Montreal office as part of the company’s broader North American expansion plan. “She brings the dedication and commitment she demonstrated as an Olympic swimmer to our sales team,” says THG Montreal Sales Director Patrick Boghossian. “We’re delighted to have her on board, and for the opportunity to showcase her unique background.”
The links below highlight Isabelle’s performance for Canada’s team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing and her synchronized swimming career:
Olympic competition video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQoPwdkySuk
Olympic competition photos: http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/ApgLqw1wM-X/Olympics+Day+10+Synchronised+Swimming/DB7WJwLRE5Y/Isabelle+Rampling
Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isabelle_Rampling
Jon Stromberg CEO THG North America: Asian Golf Events Popular for Multi-National Clients
The recent Shanghai Champions Golf Tournament and Barclays Singapore Open proved to be successful platforms for executive hospitality for companies with U.S. and Asian business interests, according to Jon Stromberg, THG Sports CEO.
“We had a record numbers of C-level hospitality clients and guests from U.S. and Asian companies at both events,” Stromberg says. “The strong interest highlights growing business opportunities in Asia for multi-national companies and recognition that these events offer excellent networking and business development opportunities.”
Both events proved popular with spectators, THG clients and their guests. At the Shanghai Champions, record-setting crowds watched PGA pro Phil Mickelson apply his short game on the final holes for a win. Meanwhile, Ian Poulter’s comeback in the final round of the Barclay’s Singapore Open proved a compelling finish, besting China’s Liang Wenchong for a win.
At both events, THG’s full hospitality including golf simulators and lessons from golf pros were popular attractions for clients and their guests. Likewise, guests raved about THG’s gourmet cuisine, which blended Asian and Western style cuisine.
“The Shanghai and Singapore tournaments affirm the trend of growing interest in the U.S. and Asia for hospitality during sports events featuring the world’s best players, and business-building opportunities for companies operating in both regions,” Stromberg says.
The trend is driving corporate hospitality reservations from current and prospective clients during upcoming premier North American events, including the 2010 U.S. Open in Pebble Beach, the 2010 MLB All-Star game in Anaheim, Calif., and the 2011 U.S. Open in Bethesda, Md., he adds.
About THG
THG (http://www.thgsports.com) is a leading provider of corporate hospitality programs during the world’s premier sporting events, including the World Soccer Championships, Masters, Singapore Grand Prix, and the Final Four. As a marcus evans company, all aspects of THG’s services promise a level of client focus and attention second to none.
About Jon Stromberg
Jon Stromberg currently serves as CEO of North America for THG Sports. Jon began his career at THG Sports in sales, progressing through the ranks to become CEO in October 2008. He received his Bachelor’s degree from DePauw University and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.
Read more about Jon on the Web at:
Jon Stromberg Blog
Jon Stromberg on Naymz
THG Sports Announces Key Team Member Promotions
THG Sports CEO Jon Stromberg announces promotions for 13 sales executives following their successful efforts in the past quarter to meet performance goals and surpass client expectations.
“These promotions are part of our ‘grow from within’ strategy that rewards team members who are critical for our company’s ongoing success,” Stromberg says. “With the expansion of THG’s team and office locations in North America, we’re on track for an excellent fourth quarter and expect additional promotions to follow.”
The 13 promotions include entry-level and veteran THG team members and advancements to Senior Account Executive, Team Leader, Assistant Sales Manager and Sales Manager roles within THG’s North American division. The team members receiving promotions and their office locations are:
Toronto
Pierre Marchand: Pierre has moved up the ranks from Assistant Sales Manager in Chicago to Sales Manager for THG’s Toronto office during his tenure with the company. His strong sales and training performance have earned a promotion to National Sales Manager overseeing THG’s new Augusta Tournament Hospitality division.
Los Angeles
Armando Vera: Armando has been successful as Assistant Sales Manager and Sales Manager for THG’s Chicago and LA offices. The latest promotion moves Armando to National Sales Manager for THG’s Championship Hospitality office in LA, a division that focuses on U.S. Open Golf Championship hospitality.
New York
Evan Raggi: Evan has been promoted to Assistant Sales Manager overseeing the THG’s Championship Hospitality team in New York. The promotion follows Evan successfully meeting sales and management training goals while working in THG’s Chicago office.
Chicago
Joel Chiappetta: Joel’s promotion, which followed his earning THG’s top sales rep incentive for new business development and consistent month-to-month sales, moves him to a full Sales Manager position in the Chicago office.
Ben Shepherd: Ben’s promotion to National Sales Manager recognizes his work in THG’s Houston and Chicago offices managing THG teams and meeting sales goals. In his new role, Ben will focus on developing sales and team members for three key events.
Juan Garcia: Juan’s promotion to Assistant Sales Manager in Chicago follows his successful efforts to grow business around the Winter Games in Vancouver and develop client relationships with large global corporations, including several in South America.
Don Houston: Don’s reputation as a consistent producer has earned a promotion to Team Leader, following his success in the Chicago office as a Senior Account Executive.
Montreal
Peter Yannopoulos: Peter’s performance as a Senior Account Executive and Team Leader has earned a promotion to Assistant Sales Manager in the Montreal office.
Matthew Haney: Matthew has been promoted to Senior Account Executive for the Montreal office following a strong term of consistent sales.
Corinne Vandal: Corinne earned her promotion to Senior Account Executive following three successful sales in as many weeks after starting to work for THG’s Montreal office.
San Diego
Scott Burcar: Scott has been promoted to Assistant Sales Manager following a quick-rise success as an Account Executive, Senior Account Executive and Team Leader in the San Diego office.
Gus Demos: Gus has been promoted to Senior Account Executive following consistent month-to-month sales and a specialized focus on U.S. Open Golf Championship event hospitality.
Graham Ruskin: Graham has been promoted to Senior Account Executive following success with handling referral business and other business development work.
THG Sports Completes Augusta Tournament Hospitality Office Upgrades
THG Sports CEO Jon Stromberg announces the completion of office upgrades for its new Augusta Tournament Hospitality division, a Toronto-based group dedicated to providing top-tier hospitality packages and services during professional golf’s annual Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta, Ga.
“The completion of our Toronto office upgrades reflects our two decade-commitment to providing unmatched hospitality during one of golf’s premier events,” Stromberg says. “The division allows us to leverage our team’s Masters Tournament experience and client services expertise to provide an unparalleled level of exclusive hospitality and ROI for our C-level clients and their guests.”
The opening of the Toronto office marks the second division-level expansion for THG Sports in 2009, following the launch of its Championship Hospitality division, with offices in Los Angeles and New York. This group focuses its efforts on C-level client hospitality offerings during professional golf’s U.S. Open.
“In today’s more challenged business environment, exclusive hospitality at premier events continues to be a proven platform for C-level executives to meet their goals for business development and growth,” Stromberg says. “With its new divisions, THG Sports is positioned to further capture this interest and deliver an experience that exceeds the ROI goals for our clients.”
The photos below highlight the new Augusta Tournament Hospitality office and team in Toronto, as well as Championship Hospitality and other North American offices for THG Sports.
Augusta Tournament Hospitality (Toronto office and team)
Championship Hospitality (New York office and team)
Championship Hospitality (Los Angeles office and team)
Chicago office and team
San Diego office and team
Montreal office and team
Jon Stromberg CEO THG North America: European Formula One Events Draw Strong Client Response
THG Sports clients once again gave high marks to the company’s executive hospitality during the recent European swing of the Formula One circuit, with a majority renewing contracts immediately for 2010 F1 relating events, including the just-announced return of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal in June 2010, says THG CEO Jon Stromberg.
“Formula One events provide an exciting platform for our global-minded clients to enhance relationships with their best customers, while generating new business through networking,” Stromberg says. “Our clients consistently recognize that THG matches the excellence of Formula One races with 5 star service during each race, including on-site management to ensure ROI from all participating guests.”
During this month’s Italian Grand Prix in Monza, THG provided hospitality for more than 200 C-level clients from multi-national companies, including Bayer, Credit Suisse and Federal Mogul. “Our celebrity speaker, former Italian F1 driver Emanuele Pirro, proved to be a big hit,” Stromberg says.
THG also received positive client responses for hospitality it provided during the Belgian, Hungarian and German Grand Prix races this summer. “We continue to see strong year-to-year interest in Formula One events, and we’re excited to see the governing body for Formula One has agreed to bring the Canadian Grand Prix back to Montreal,” Stromberg says.
In years past, the Canadian Grand Prix has been a must-see event for Fortune 1000 companies with U.S. and Canadian operations. The event was not held this year, as organizers were unable to reach an agreement for a 2009 race.
“The news of the reinstatement in Montreal is already driving interest among our Fortune 1000 clients with North American operations to reserve their hospitality packages,” Stromberg says.
For more information about THG’s hospitality offerings during Formula One events around the world, click here.
About Jon Stromberg
Jon Stromberg currently serves as CEO of North America for THG Sports. Jon began his career at THG Sports in sales, progressing through the ranks to become CEO in October 2008. He attended DePauw University where he received a Bachelor’s degree in economics and communications and was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.
Read more about Jon on the Web at:
Jon Stromberg Blog
Jon Stromberg on Naymz
Marcus Evans Scam Series – Card Fraud in the UK
A Marcus Evans Blog Special Feature – Marcus Evans Scam Series
UK Scams around online bank fraud and card fraud is a problem for everyone.
“National fraud crackdown must end the ‘victimless crime’ myth” Fraudulent insurance claims add £40 a year to the insurance premiums paid by honest customers
http://www.cpaaudit.co.uk/pdfs/ML&FCSummary09Q1.pdf
In the first half of 2008, a total of £300 million was lost in reported or measured card fraud representing an increase of almost 15% compared with H1 2007. In the UK the largest problem remains with schemes that use hoax and fraudulent ID and details to obtain legitimate credit or indeed manufacture fake cards.
Online banking fraud, a similar but more sophisticated operation usually conducted through phishing, saw an increase of 185% compared with 2007. Complaints and queries from customers regarding fraud are significantly up also.
The use of card information to create a copy, and most likely in instances where a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and the card number and type are available can be used to create a cloned card. The fake is then passed over to be used in machines and for purchase transactions in a variety of locations and typically overseas.
By the end of the year the total losses for 2008 were reported to be over £609 million pounds, and new information are due to be released by APACS – the UK payments association is due for the first of 2009.
Money Damage Through UK Card Scams Overseas?
Data shows overseas scams were up 100% in two years. UK card losses overseas totalled £229.9m in 2008, compared with £117m in 2006.
Scam and Fraud in 2009
Notable stories of 2009 include organised fraud schemes operating in US, India and target at the UK.
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8206305.stm – US man ‘stole 130m card numbers’
- http://www.cpaaudit.co.uk/pdfs/ML&FCSummary09Q1.pdf – CPA Audit – Money Laundering and Financial Crime
- http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/01/nyregion/01cyber.html – Five More Accused in Credit Card Fraud Investigation
- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/davos/7862549.stm – Cybercrime threat rising sharply
If you are responsible for business protection, are a scam and fraud expert, then the Marcus Evans Scam & Fraud Series would be interested to hear from you.
Marcus Evans Scam & Fraud Series
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The rise in number and increase in complexity of scams and frauds can be put down most significantly to the market conditions. A sign of hard times and an improvement in the level of sophistication of organised crime, both on-line and off-line, means that increasingly the effect of scams and frauds on both businesses and individuals is more significant, namely more damaging for the victims.
This rising tide means that the better counter protection leads to an all round raising of the stakes, and Marcus Evans is looking at potential new interest there may be in a one-off series entitled “Marcus Evans Scam & Fraud Series”
At this time no definite dates or location is being laid down, however given the initial interest from speaking to a range of experts we could find, so far it would be likely to be hosted in both the US and UK.
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CEO Jon Stromberg: Montreal Men’s Tennis Finals Offers Thrilling Finish For Clients
THG Sports’ hospitality clients at the Montreal Men’s Tennis Finals this past weekend witnessed a thrilling final match in which Scotland’s Andy Murray bested Argentinian Juan Martin del Potro after three long sets that included two tie-breakers and 100-plus degree heat.
“With the heat, our clients really appreciated our air conditioned facilities,” Stromberg says. “The match was a showcase of great tennis and our clients are looking forward to this weekend’s women’s finals in Toronto.”
THG Sports clients also enjoyed a special treat: Popular tennis coach, former star player and commentator Brad Gilbert offered an insightful look at the ins and outs of pro tennis during a Q and A session with THG Sports clients. His celebrity appearance was especially relevant, as Gilbert has coached tournament winner Murray, whose victory earns him the No. 2 world ranking behind Roger Federer.
“Brad was a big hit,” Stromberg says. “He’s extremely personable and his knowledge of the game and insider’s stories were a perfect complement to our hospitality services.”
THG Sports entertained a number of North American clients during this event, many of whom have secured their allocation to the 2010 finals, Stromberg says.
For more information on THG’s tennis hospitality offerings at top-tier events around the globe, click here.
About THG Sports: THG (http://www.thgsports.com) is a leading provider of corporate hospitality programs at premier sporting events in the United States and abroad—including the US Grand Prix, World Cup Soccer, Masters, US Open and the Final Four. As a marcus evans company, all aspects of THG Sports’ services promise a level of client focus and attention second to none. More information on Jon Stromberg available:
Jon Stromberg Global Strategy: http://jonstromberg.com/ceo-jon-stromberg-thg-sports-strategy-fits-needs-of-global-minded-ceos/
Jon Stromberg on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jonstromberg
Jon Stromberg on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jonstromberg
Jon Stromberg blog: http://jonstrombergblog.com/
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