Global | Icebreaker

Sign up or Log in

Teams

System

Global | Icebreaker

Global

Global

On-air, on Global Player and outdoor - entertaining 32 million people across the UK, reaching virtually the entire UK population every week

54 members

Contact info

Link

global.com

Members

•

Journalist and Presenter for Radio and Television

•

Outdoor Business Development Director, Global

•

I am a senior media executive with a unique blend of experience in sales/general management, new business development (specializing in bringing new concepts to market), strategic planning, budgeting/forecasting, and managing virtual sales teams in the diverse industries of market research, digital/media software/SaaS, broadcasting and digital services. I was VP Sales/SVP General Manager of Arbitron (now owned by Nielsen) for 9 years and also oversaw their Client Software Development for 3 years. Since leaving Arbitron, I have held senior business development positions at three start-ups on the digital/media software platform space: StandbyMedia/MCS, MediaDash.com, and Quu Interactive. In addition, I held a SVP Client Partnerships role managing publisher accounts for Triton Digital. I also have experience in radio general/senior management at Pyramid Broadcasting in Philadelphia and at Principle Broadcasting Network in Long island, NY. I have recently been Head of US Radio for Luminate Data (fka MRC Data, Nielsen Music) leading sales and representing the company's music solutions to broadcasters, satellite radio, music content companies, record labels, industry + government organizations, and data suppliers. Currently I'm SVP at Coleman Insights leading revenue growth for the company.

•

Experienced senior executive with a demonstrated history of growing businesses operating at the intersection of interactive & immersive media, digital, experiential & emerging technologies. Over 15 years experience working with industry-leading companies operating across sport, online video (multiple verticals), youth-culture and immersive technology (VR, AR, 3D) with expertise across: - growing revenues domestically and internationally - driving new business and commercial partnerships programs across (B2B, B2C) markets. - managing the end-to-end cycle of development, production and deployment of creative technology interactive experiences and content - identifying product-market fit for emerging tech SaaS products based on XR, 3D and GenAI Since 2021 working as Independent Partnerships & Business Development Consultant supporting founding teams and senior leadership at high-growth SaaS scale-ups, production studios, media companies, music labels, consultancies, VCs, government agencies, and investment firms. Team leadership experience, fluent in 4 languages and accustomed in performing to highly dynamic, technology-driven and fluid environments. Executive training in generative AI, organisational behaviour, negotiation, copyright for multimedia and design thinking applied to business.

•

Stuck in bed recovering from experimental, reconstructive hip surgeries, I taught myself web design & development, and in 2004, founded StageBloc. Now I found and fund product focused startups through Megatron Ventures. My specialties include product design, strategy (product & business), cross-functional team leadership & coaching, UX/UI design, product lifecycle management, brand management, direct to fan, relentless resourcefulness, eternal optimism, the Milwaukee Brewers, and grilling the world's best grilled cheese ever. StageBloc, my first major startup, was a direct to fan platform and artist network used by such entertainers & brands as Justin Timberlake, Kobe Bryant, Metallica, Eric Church, Linkin Park, Kenny Chesney, Pepsi, Magic Mike Live, Keith Urban, and Bon Iver. In late 2015, StageBloc was acquired by Fullscreen (itself later acquired by AT&T) and rebranded to Fullscreen Direct. Growing up I was big into athletics and music. I have competed alongside two future Olympic gymnasts, sung in operas (Tosca & Carmina Burana) and at Carnegie Hall (twice in the National Choir), played in touring rock bands, worked as a music engineer & producer, run an independent record label, and worked in artist management. I'm also that kid who took the SATs in 5th grade for fun. As the proud owner of an experimentally regrown hip (a 10 year process), I like to speak about "Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities & Being Relentlessly Resourceful" and the importance of exercise & health for startup founders. These experiences transformed me into the entrepreneur I am today and guide my hand when helping others. With a history in the Sciences (Biology & Psychology) and education, I approach every project with a multidisciplinary perspective.

•

RECENT WORK: Spectrum Networks: VR & AR Storyteller & illustrator HLN/CNN Correspondent Standup Comedian: HollyWood Improv, LA Accenture: Writer Smithsonian: Writer National Geographic: Producer, Writer Nat Geo Wild: Writer BBC America: Writer LAX: Emcee (Opening Of Bradley Terminal) CHLA: Emcee (Charity Fundraiser for Children's Hospital)

Frances Herbertz

•

Versatile B2B product marketer with a strong track record of turning complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives that resonate. I specialise in leading go-to-market strategy and execution—bringing together cross-functional teams to launch with impact and drive measurable business outcomes. I bring a people-centric, insights-driven, and solution-oriented mindset to everything I do—whether it’s crafting messaging, enabling sales, or influencing product direction. Passionate about connecting the dots between customer needs, market trends, and product value to accelerate growth.

•

Software Developer

•

Commercially focused founder building new Ventures.

•

Experienced Manager / Consultant (brands, music, talent, artists, tech, 3rd sector, broadcast) and Head of Music / Head of Partnerships, with a demonstrated history of success in music and media (Radio X / XFM / Parlophone Records / Serenade). Skilled in Artist Development, Business Development, Music Programming, Digital Strategy, 3rd Sector, Content and Live Events. Promotional Marketing, and Mentoring. Music consultant and artist manager. War Child UK Music Committee (voluntary), EarthPercent Founding Committee (voluntary), Help Musicians Creative Advisory Board (voluntary), Liverpool City Region Music Board, MMF member and Mercury Prize Judge. Mental Health First Aider.

…