Meet the Board: John Lockhart, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), People Media Worldwide, Inc.

Introduce us to your day job, title and responsibilities.  

John Lockhart, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), People Media Worldwide, Inc.

What inspired you to pursue a job in this industry? 

I was inspired by my degree in Journalism from Marquette University and my role as a tour guide at Pabst Blue Ribbon – the oldest of the great Milwaukee brewers.  We were so much better than those Miller and Schlitz tour guides.  I worked in the beer industry in Chicago, then the ski industry in Jackson Hole and eventually landed at an ad agency in LA.  Started my own firm in the late 80’s, sold it to Omnicom in the 90’s (which owns Chiat Day, BBDO and others) then started my own agency again in the 2000s – People Media.  We’ve done a lot in healthcare, launching Amgen’s first two drugs, Roche, Bristol Myers, Kaiser, United have all been clients. Mentor, Johnson & Johnson, USC – managing their crises. Now offering a range of marketing services and producing a series of CFO Focus and CIO CTO Focus events around the West – more at www.peoplemedia.live

Why was it important for you to be involved in ACG 101 at the Board level? 

ACG 101 is the premier organization for mid-market companies – companies that want to grow and stay here and provide great jobs for my friends and neighbors – so proud to be part of ACG 101 and see it flourish under its current board of directors.

Describe your current responsibilities on the Board, if applicable. 

I help with the programs and the sponsorships a bit.

What is your favorite thing about ACG 101?

My favorite part of ACG101 are the gathering where we get to see the “movers and shakers” on the 101… from the monthly meetings to the Stars of the 101 starring Jane Wells and some of the leaders in our region.  The online meetings of late are great but can’t wait to get back together again once we’re allowed.

What excites you most about the direction of ACG 101, and how will you contribute to it?

Many people still don’t know about ACG 101 and it’s exciting to watch it grow and bring C Level executives from companies to our meetings and on to the board.

3 Fun Facts

I live on a ranch in Ventura County, ride my horses most days, have 2 beautiful adult daughters and am single and available for dating.

Contact:

John Lockhart
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
People Media Worldwide, Inc.
2625 Townsgate, Suite 330
Westlake Village, California 91361
(800) 600-7111 x 224
john@peoplemedia.la