Bruce Ellerstein

Bruce Ellerstein's work experience spans over several years and includes various roles in sales, marketing, and advertising.

Bruce began their career in 1990 as a Senior Media Planner at Bloom FCA! (now Publicis), where they worked on accounts such as Pentax cameras and Novartis' OTC products.

From 1994 to 1996, they served as an Account Manager at Sierra Club, where they secured advertising from apparel, non-profit, technology, and tourism clients.

Ellerstein then worked as an Account Manager at Health Magazine from 1996 to 1998, where they developed pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods programs and introduced new products to the market.

At The New York Times, from 1998 to 2005, they held various roles including Managing Director of Advertising and Account Manager, leading sales efforts for packaged goods, spirits, travel, health, and fitness categories. Bruce also developed the Times Annual Travel Show and secured the presenting sponsorship from American Express.

In 2005, Ellerstein became the National Advertising Director at Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, achieving double-digit growth and relaunching the brand.

Bruce then worked as the Advertising Director at Sherman's Travel from 2007 to 2008, where they exceeded sales goals and achieved 300% growth by leveraging the brand's unique selling points and coordinating integrated packages.

From 2008 to 2009, Ellerstein led the sales efforts for Brides.com and Brides Local Magazines as the Advertising Director at Conde Nast, achieving nearly 10% growth in a challenging market by identifying new revenue streams.

From 2010 to 2014, they served as the VP and Director of Ad Sales & Marketing at TPM Media LLC, where they achieved significant year-over-year growth for TalkingPointsMemo.com.

As an Independent Contractor since 2006, Ellerstein has provided sales, marketing, strategy, and brand development consulting services to various clients, including IBTimes.

Their most recent role since 2018 is the Director of Corporate Support at WFUV Public Radio, where they lead corporate underwriting sales efforts with a focus on discovery.

Bruce Ellerstein completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology from Tulane University, where they studied from 1984 to 1988. In 1996 and 1997, they pursued further education in Copywriting at the NYU School of Continuing Education. Bruce also obtained additional certification in Unconscious Bias from LinkedIn in March 2021. Further information about Bruce's education, such as the attainment of any further degrees or field of study at Princeton High, is not provided.