Mark Thome: Publisher in Missoula, Montana

The Missoula Underground – The hyper-local info source for music, food, beverages, outdoors & fun stuff in and around Missoula, Montana!

New business development and maintaining productive relationships with Powersports Companies, Action Sports Companies, Western US / West Coast Motorsports endemic, near-endemic, and non-endemic companies. Providing integrated marketing solutions to clients engaging with the Motorsports and Powersports audience and marketplace, including: Print: SPEED SPORT Magazine Web: SPEED SPORT Online - www.SpeedSportNews.com Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube E-mail Newsletter: Daily SPEED SPORT Daily Motorsports Update E-mail Blasts: Custom Marketing Messages to the receptive SPEED SPORT opt-in audience with targeted sends available Digital Video Content: www.SPEEDSPORT.tv - Live & Archived Race/Event streaming & pay-per-view, historic programs, cutting edge studio productions YouTube Channel - YouTube.com/SpeedSportTV - short form highlights, news, and unique viral clips, video advertising opportunities available Television: SPEED SPORT Magazine weekly on MAVTV, hosted by Ralph Sheheen; SPEED SPORT Presents on MAVTV, and AMA Pro Flat Track on MAVTV Celebrating 80 Years as America's Motorsports Authority - The One Publication that Covers It All From its genesis as a weekly racing newspaper, to its present monthly form in print and digital editions, SPEED SPORT Magazine is the foremost source for motorsports news and information. With its emphasis on features, opinion and industry news, SPEED SPORT Magazine is a must-read for anyone who wants to stay up to date on the widest range of motorsports news. It's no wonder that SPEED SPORT Magazine is read by hard-core race fans, industry professionals and racers themselves. Reborn in 2012, SPEED SPORT Magazine carries on a legacy established by the Dean of Motorsports Journalism, Chris Economaki, who served as its editor for more than 50 years. In addition to the print edition, SPEED SPORT Magazine is also available as an app for Kindle, Android and iOS devices, and via an easy to use digital edition online.

Marketing Director * Mini Warriors Branding / Marketing * Mini Warriors Website – Content & Community Development * Managing Viral Marketing for Both Companies * Production Assistance on Mini Warriors * Sales Management Support * Media Editorial Relationships * Media Advertising Planning, Execution & Follow-up * Digital Downloads Marketing / Preparation * Business Development

Exhibit space sales & solutions for customers with International Motorcycle Shows in the Powersports Group division at Advanstar Communications. Sold exhibit space for Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows while helping to identify key opportunities for sales and marketing with contacts in the motorcycle / powersports and RV markets. * Worked with existing and new exhibitors at Cycle World International Motorcycle Shows, nationwide IMS Tour from October through March * Actively sold exhibit space and key show features (i.e. The Marketplace kiosk program ) to major powersports accounts * Maintained positive working relationships with key exhibitors and industry clients * Helped in-house staff identify opportunities and sell exhibit space for shows, sponsorships, web sales, feature opportunities * Attended key industry shows & events (Dealernews Powersports Expo @ Indianapolis, Anaheim Supercross, ESPN World MotoX Championships, AMA Superbike @ Fontana, Glen Helen MX National, “One Chance to Win” Premiere, “On Any Sunday” Reunion/Fundraiser, etc. * Helped marketing department with identifying trade and industry opportunities * Provided input on site development and planning as company-wide web expansion was implemented and continued with powersports division * Assisted with collection efforts for booth space balances due from exhibitors * Assisted operations department on-site at selected IMS events with exhibitor and customer relations * Sold exhibit space at new show to company division (East Coast Custom Motorcycle Show / Black Bike Week @ Myrtle Beach, SC – May 2008), helped develop new set of sales & exhibitor information & related materials

Director of Marketing & Sales * Developed RV Industry database and contacts for sales & editorial activity * Involved with search, interview, hiring, & sales management process with small advertising sales team. * Developed display advertising sales system for new magazine & publishing company * Identified new & emerging sales opportunities for advertising staff, assigned accounts to appropriate sales representatives * Developed methods & systematic relationships for intercompany departments (advertising/marketing, editorial, online/internet/ production, management) & outside vendors. * Developed, directed, & executed PR launch of new magazine via press releases with RV, powersports, publishing, and print & online media. * Arranged trade & marketing agreements with vendors & opportunities with related companies within & outside the RV industry. * Established corporate membership & relationships with industry / trade organizations in the RV & powersports industries. Maintained contacts as primary liason representing RV Xtreme to affiliated organizations. * Coordinated marketing programs with single-copy newsstand circulation distributors & with subscription fulfillment services company. * Worked with outside vendors in development of direct mail projects from list rental & management through production of mail pieces & monitoring / evaluation of results * Assisted editorial department with RV & powersports vehicle tests with occasional editorial travel & story / photography assignments. * Developed & maintained updates as needed with advertising media kit materials & online media information site. * Direct mail & follow-up of sample magazines program to selected groups of RV dealerships & parks/campgrounds for support of dealer sales program & advertising opportunities. * Arranged for exhibiting & promotional activities at events & shows. * Liason with consultants for newsstand & direct mail initiatives.

Extensive experience with Cycle News, Cycle News Online, Personal Watercraft Illustrated (and Online), CN Publishing Media Site, Moto Kids Magazine, National Motocross Programs, Supercross Programs, AMA Superbike Programs, Motorcycle Road Racer Illustrated, ATV News, and All-Terrain Vehicle Industry Advertising Sales – 1985 to 2006 • Instrumental in developing and implementing successful sales programs including Cycle News’ QuikShop and RideGuide sections, Cycle News Online banner sales programs • Consistently meeting & clearing sales goals as one of CN Publishing’s top advertising sales reps, worked with clients across all titles • Developed new business categories for advertising revenue opportunities (expanded tracks-clubs-promoter business for print & online; use of Bonus Banners to develop experience with accounts’ web advertising programs; aggressive new push for product advertising • Developed system for direct response inquiries for advertising and dealer sales information through content sites, with new mechanisms for database building, fast follow-up & delivery of information, and translation to immediate advertising & sales opportunities with new clients Circulation Development – October 2005 to March 2006 Marketing & Promotions – 1990 to 2006 • Oversight of events & exhibit planning for motorcycle shows and races, including occasional / frequent exhibit booth setup & staffing • Conduct subscriber / reader surveys & developed useful demographic information • Media kit materials including rate cards, deadline schedules, special issue schedules, editorial calendars & media planners, contracts, credit applications, information sheets & price guides, web advertising information; * Involvement with all departments (Advertising, Editorial, Circulation, Accounting, Credit, Administration) in communicating new & ongoing programs and relationships Detailed descriptions of activities available from complete resume, available on request.

Extensive experience with Cycle News, Cycle News Online, Personal Watercraft Illustrated (and Online), CN Publishing Media Site, Moto Kids Magazine, National Motocross Programs, Supercross Programs, AMA Superbike Programs, Motorcycle Road Racer Illustrated, ATV News, and All-Terrain Vehicle Industry

Original Honda dealership since 1962, family business. (Still owned & operated by two Thome brothers). Parts counter salesperson, bookkeeper, set-up mechanic, and general shop help