Our Media Expertise
Just as you wouldn't step into a courtroom without an attorney, you shouldn't deal with TV, radio, or newspaper salespeople without a media expert by your side. We have the experience to compare and analyze the often complicated and confusing proposals. Most importantly, we possess the industry knowledge to negotiate for the best rates and schedule monitor buys strategically placed to fit YOUR needs.
Natalie Linville-Mass, President of Media Link, Inc., has been in the media field for more than 20 years. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in Broadcast Sales and Management. Natalie has successfully grown Media Link over the last 10 years through her consultation and media placement. Prior to opening her business, she worked throughout the Midwest in radio and television stations. Natalie has worked as a commercial producer, Disc Jockey, reporter, editor, producer and account executive. Nationally, she's worked with The Water Foundation, an environmental organization dedicated to educating the public about available environmental technology. She then helped to launch a PR Campaign for Earth 911, out of Phoenix, AZ. In addition to running her advertising firm, Natalie is currently an active volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. She has held board positions or is actively involved with , Living Lands and Waters, The Quad City Chamber of Commerce, The Rock Island Sustainability and Technology Consortium, The Quad City Airport Board, The QC Chamber Public Policy Committee, PR Network and The American Advertising Federation's Quad City Chapter.
Jacob Glimco, our Assistant Project Manager, and the newest member of our team, is a recent graduate of Augustana College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in both English and Business Administration with concentrations in Marketing and Management. As a student at Augustana, Jacob spent his last term as a marketing intern for Trinity Regional Health System. His school work required him to help in the design of a full advertising campaign for The ARC Industries in 2009. On top of his academic work, Jacob was a leader on campus with positions as the captain of the swim team and co-founder of the water polo team. He continues his involvement with his alma matter by volunteering as the coach of Augustana's water polo team.
Leigh Geramanis, our Account Manager, has spent almost two decades working in television newsrooms around the United States. Leigh's career prior to Media Link afforded her a rare perspective on the workings of media. Leigh has worked as a news producer, award-winning medical reporter and anchor, in the international medical destination of Rochester, MN. Leigh later helped facilitate Mayo Clinic's efforts to fight a railroad's plan to send high-speed coal trains through downtown Rochester. Leigh and her teammates helped educate policymakers, taxpayer watchdog groups, and the media about a proposed $2.3 billion federal dollar loan that would have financed the project, and their work resulted in the loan ultimately being denied. Leigh has worked for the internationally esteemed research and consultation firm, Frank N. Magid Associates, serving NBC NewsChannel, USA Today and some of America's most successful local television stations. Among her clients; Fortune 500 executives, an ambassador, and the recent governor of New Jersey, Jon Corzine. Leigh is a graduate of Rock Island High School, Black Hawk College and Southern Illinois University. Since returning to her hometown, Leigh has worked as News Director for WQAD, and Director of Marketing and Communications for Trinity Regional Health System.
Working with qualified professionals will ensure you are getting the most for your advertising dollar. Our staff is here to give you unbiased advice and unrelenting support.
