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Mike O'Halloran

Founder of SportsFeelGoodStories.com and past President of Magnetic Poetry.

Gift/toy industries expertise: If you're new to these industries - maybe you're attending a Javits Center trade show with your new product soon - you should consult with someone who has "been there, and done that." I've hired and managed independent rep networks and international distributors, called directly on key accounts, created marketing plans for product launches, managed product development (invented a line that sold over 750k units at retail), developed successful PR programs, trade show know-how, managed licensing (inbound and outbound) and more.

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Gift and Toy Industries

As past President of Magnetic Poetry, you'll receive advice from someone who has "been there and done that" in the gift and toy industries. We can discuss questions related to working with independent sales reps, key account management, pricing, promotion, product development, overall marketing plan, allocating your marketing budget and more.

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Mike worked for me at The Learning Company and did an exceptional job of building a marketing team that helped the company become the # 1 educational software publisher in North America. Mike's expertise in promotional marketing and knowledge of retail channels helped elevate the promotional programs and channel marketing efforts for TLC. Mike raised the bar for the team and helped the company achieve record growth.
The strongest recommendation that I can give Mike is the fact that I referred him for a role on my marketing team at Deluxe Corporation and he's contributed solidly there as well.

Kathy Quinby Johnson Source: LinkedIn

Mike is a bright and insightful individual who helped create and implement marking programs that drove double digit revenue growth in mature markets.

Brad Lozier Source: LinkedIn

"Mike and I worked together at Deluxe developing and acquiring major accounts for Deluxe Corporation. Mike used his sales and marketing experience to help us develop effective sales presentations to open new doors and increase wallet share with marketing programs at our biggest accounts, e.g., OfficeMax and Staples.

I'm impressed with his big picture thinking, resolve to deliver strategic planning on target and on time, and his innovative solutions. I would highly recommend Michael for any organization needing an energetic, creative marketing executive!"

Rick Osewalt Source: LinkedIn

Mike hired me as a sales manager at Magnetic Poetry, Inc. where he was President. I was always impressed by his ability to wear many hats including heading up our sales efforts, marketing, product development and general management. Together we managed the Target account and I could always rely on him for sound strategic advice and wise counsel as we interacted successfully with many buyers over the years.

Mike is very knowledgeable about consumer products and the retail environment and his opinions were well-respected both within the company and outside of it. Mike has a talent for identifying his employees skills and interests and providing them with the opportunity to contribute and grow in these areas. Not only does this make for happy employees, it also proved to be great for business. Working with Mike, you know that you will learn something valuable every day and you hope that his style will rub off. He is a people person - someone who builds rapport automatically, without effort. He has a sincerity that is refreshing and hard to come by. Smart, creative and patient; full of integrity. I tap into what learned from Mike on a daily basis. An outstanding leader.

Paul Weibel
National Accounts Sales Manager
Manhattan Toy Co.

Paul Weibel Source: LinkedIn

Mike is a smart and savvy marketer with caring leadership, shrewd negotiation and standout, strategy-building skills in his arsenal. He's able to build and inspire a team to work together, helping the whole achieve more than individuals on their own while keeping a trained eye on delivering company goals. He is able to articulate communication strategy in a way that engages teams to want to contribute more and find creative answers. His insight, his ability to be an advocate for his people and clients, along with his humor make him one of my favorite people to work with.

Andrea Vollmer Source: LinkedIn

Member since March 2014