“I have known and worked with Jess for over a decade. During my time at Omnicom Media Group, where my main remit was executing digital-based strategic partnerships, Jess was my Disney counterpart overseeing our Upfront deals. She worked tirelessly with me as we guided our clients on how to best invest their budgets across the vast Disney portfolio of brands and advertising solutions, while maximizing impact to their bottom line. She was thoughtful, meticulous, (very) organized, and creative on how to structure and land our deals each year, and our clients were always appreciative of how we handled their business because of this. Obviously, this wasn’t just the Upfront but all throughout the year. The teams at OMG spoke very highly of Jess and appreciated the dedication to her craft. I've built an amazing relationship with Jess, both professionally and personally based on trust, respect, and shared values – she will always be someone I want to partner with.”
— Jake Marx, Global Head of Partnerships, Stagwell Media Group
“Jess is remarkably talented. In the +8 years I've known her, I've watched her deliver results in everything that's come her way. Whether it was driving growth at an agency, delivering client-direct solutions or serving as a resource & partner for the broader team on all things addressable - Jess's commitment to quality is simply a cut above. She is conscientious not only of what will work best for her clients, but also for internal stakeholders. She is equally team and customer obsessed, and graciously balances the needs of the business and the marketplace. Jess is strategic, growth-oriented and a team builder by nature - with her heart and mind set on championing a culture rich in diversity, equity & inclusion.”
— Christian Divino, Vice President, Disney Advertising Sales
“Jess brings enthusiasm, commitment, and an amazing ability to build excellent relationships with key people. She has a deep understanding of digital advertising. As a seller and negotiator, she leverages that understanding to identify and pursue the components of the deal that bring the most value to our business. That’s incredibly important from my perspective in Revenue Management, and not a characteristic all sellers have.”
—Zach Putnam, Vice President Pricing and Planning, DMED
“Jess is one of my mentors and I’ve have had the distinct pleasure of supporting her as an AAE in partnership on the investment side as well as collaborating as an AE on the category team we now share. On the investment side, Jess stood out among all my category partners because of her portfolio knowledge, inclusivity, and involvement. She constantly passed along information and was willing to roll up her sleeves and do whatever it took to get the deal done. I quickly realized this is unique to her and that she’s someone who not only strongly communicates, delegates, and delivers results – but someone who is personable, caring, and easy to talk to. Jess coached me when I felt ready to take the next step in my career, sharing contacts and making introductions to help me grow my network. She was also the first person I called after accepting a position on her team and since that day has taken an active role in ensuring my onboarding, comfort, and success. Jess’s unique mix of professional and empathetic qualities is precisely what makes her a great leader and will guarantee her success as a director here at Disney.”
—Alexandra Vaccaro, DAS FinServ Client Partnerships
“I hired Jess as an AE on my team at ABC in 2014 to help lead the OMG digital relationship and grow our digital upfront. Despite having never worked at a Broadcast company, Jess jumped in quickly and hit the ground running, learning our business and organization, and working quickly to leverage existing relationships at the agency to create new and meaningful partnerships. Jess helped lead on the negotiation of upfront terms, worked with digital leadership to create our digital rate card, and led the stewardship of our digital business across accounts and agencies—driving growth in revenue and making an immediate impact on the business. Jess’ deep expertise in digital sales was a valuable resource—she often partnered closely across the team sellers to provide support, knowledge, and partnership. When Jess approached me in 2016 with the goal of expanding her expertise to include becoming proficient in linear sales and executing a multimedia upfront, we expanded her role to include accounts at Havas. Jess took the opportunity to immerse herself in learning linear and achieved her goal by the end of that Broadcast Upfront to become a truly multimedia seller. Jess helped to grow the Omnicom digital business by triple digits during her tenure on the team, while creating strong relationships across levels at the agencies she serviced and during a time of personal challenge in her family. Jess’s professional experience and commitment to serving her clients and supporting her team are the reason I support her desire to evolve and grow her career at Disney and give her my recommendation.”
— Marco Forte, Senior Vice President, Disney Advertising Sales
“I’ve known Jess for a little over two years now, and in that time I’ve come to know her as someone who possesses many important leadership traits that will continue to serve her well as her career progresses. Firstly, Jess understands what is important, both at work and in life. She cares deeply about the people around her, and—in turn—those people care about her. Her ability to relate to, and empathize, with others is a skill that differentiates her, and one that uniquely positions her to be an effective leader. What I’ve come to value most in managers and leaders over the years is a willingness to listen and provide thoughtful advice. Jess does both with seemingly minimal effort, and I’ve come to rely on her as an honest sounding board for new ideas or different approaches to business challenges. Jess’s diverse career experiences will also continue to serve her, Disney Ad Sales, and the company well. Having worked for a number of digital-first companies—from Yahoo! to Microsoft—she has firsthand knowledge of a variety of processes and approaches that work (or, just as importantly, don’t work). And as digital revenue continues to be a priority for our business unit and company, her diverse background positions her well to help lead that evolution. I’d be happy to further discuss her qualifications upon request.”
— Alex King, Director of Client Connect, Disney Advertising Sales
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jess for the past 8 years. Not only do I know her to be someone who is an expert in the media space with a sound understanding of all mediums including linear, digital, and programmatic, but she is also unmatched in her ability to provide customer service and drive key business outcomes. With that said, perhaps the most impressive thing about Jess is her innate ability to lead and support all team members she works with. She consistently steps up to the plate to help others with challenges, and has been a mentor to many, including me, over the years who gives freely of her time and expertise without a second thought (doing this all with a great sense of humor I might add). Jess is a natural leader in every aspect of her business and anyone who looks to model themselves after her example is better for it.”
— Alisha Brown, Director of Sales, Disney Programmatic
“Jess and I have worked closely together for 2+ years across the Finserv business. Jess consistently shows a firm grasp of the nuances of the Financial Services vertical and a clear understanding of the direction to push clients as it relates to Disney’s strategic pillars. Jess and I specifically teamed up to tackle the client relationship with Chase, which was not in a good position when we first inherited the relationship. Jess’ attention to detail, roll-up-her-sleeves work ethic and salesmanship have ultimately turned Chase from a delinquent account into one of our highest spending and best relationships we have with an in-house client account across our team. Chase has become the gold standard for how we aim to bring a consultative approach with clients across their Programmatic & Addressable strategies thanks to Jess’ partnership!”
— Christopher Bisanzo, Director of Sales, Disney Programmatic
“I have worked with and known Jess Hollander for several years. Since we started working together, I have been overly impressed with Jess's professionalism, leadership style, and positive attitude. Jess's background in designing and implementing cross-platform media programs for clients speaks to her collaborative work ethic and knowledge of the Disney media portfolio. Jess is extremely attentive when communicating with clients. She takes time to truly listen to their needs and expectations, converting this information into a complimentary media strategy to overachieve business outcomes. Jess's all-inclusive, team-oriented approach to business has won her some of the most significant relationships at DMED, enabling her to lead with effectiveness and respect of peers. I highly recommend Jess for the next level leadership position to continue supporting our company’s goals and objectives.”
— Jim Sweeney, Vice President, Disney Advertising Sales
“I worked with Jess as her peer for 3 years from 2014-2017 at ABC Digital. Jess is a tenured, media professional with wide, publisher experience and a wealth of addressable marketplace knowledge. She has a dynamic personality and is thoughtful and strategic in her approach to clients. She is committed to continually learning and her Master of Arts in Media and Communications is a testament to that.”
—Tracy Keller, Director of Sales, DAS
“I have worked with Jess for the last ~3 years, yet quickly Jess makes colleagues and clients alike feel like they’ve known her for much longer. When I joined the company, Jess was an early and engaged learner of advanced TV products. She went above and beyond just including me in meetings, but instead showcased the type of true partnership that makes DAS’ co-selling structure natural, easy, and successful. In turn, FinServ became an early adopter of our advanced data products, and I was able to become fully immersed in the team. Jess exhibits the rare balance of knowledgeable yet hungry for continued learning, experienced yet humble, approachable, and caring in a manner that will ensure her success as a Sales Director. Sales people would be lucky to have her as their leader and mentor.”
— Monica Perschetz, Director of Sales, Disney Programmatic and Advanced TV
“I’ve worked with Jess for over 6 years in different capacities across the Walt Disney company, including my very first position where she offered invaluable guidance and education. The foundation Jess helped provide me has lasted throughout multiple positions at the company, and her continued partnership is constantly welcomed. I appreciate her leadership and strongly believe she would be a fantastic asset in a director position.”
—Christopher Diorio, Manager of Inventory Analytics, DAS