David Linnz is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans film, fiction, poetry, painting, drawing, and music. He has written, produced, directed, and edited short films and music videos that drift between the intimate and the surreal. His writing explores memory, detachment, and the quiet absurdities of everyday life, often through stark, fragmented imagery.

David Linnz

David Linnz is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans film, fiction, poetry, painting, drawing, and music. He has written, produced, directed, and edited short films and music videos that drift between the intimate and the surreal. His writing explores memory, detachment, and the quiet absurdities of everyday life, often through stark, fragmented imagery.

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David Linnz is a multidisciplinary artist whose work spans film, fiction, poetry, painting, drawing, and music. He has written, produced, directed, and edited short films and music videos that drift between the intimate and the surreal. His writing explores memory, detachment, and the quiet absurdities of everyday life, often through stark, fragmented imagery.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Operating Officer at Oktogon Media, Inc.
January 1, 2025 - October 9, 2025
Managed a digital entertainment company with four brands; drove growth of net income from $156K/year to $2.5M/year; modernized post-production with Frame.io, LTO archiving, MASV; led social media team and marketing; headed IT and CMS migration; oversaw affiliate marketing and advertising strategy; coordinated trade-show presence.
VP of Sales at Tiger Media, Inc.
January 1, 2015 - October 9, 2025
Led global digital advertising agency sales across six countries; grew the sales team from 1 to 10 remote account executives; defined sales cycle and CRM; produced media kits; generated over $13M in annual ad revenue; managed key accounts totaling over $10.6M annually.
Sr. Marketing Manager at SBV Media
January 1, 2009 - October 9, 2025
Recruited and activated new affiliates; monitored affiliate compliance with brand guidelines; represented company at trade shows; analyzed sales, lead, and traffic metrics; prepared promotional materials for affiliates; collaborated with partners to optimize traffic and revenue.
Sr. Web Producer, Live Productions at YeboTV, Inc.
January 1, 2008 - October 9, 2025
Managed web design team for live concert streaming startup; integrated digital marketing campaigns on website; coordinated on-set UI/UX and feature updates; oversaw QA and deployment.
Web Producer at Rubber City Radio Group
January 1, 2007 - October 9, 2025
Administered seven radio station websites; created optimized graphics and GUI features; deployed regular updates; managed advertising zones; performed routine website maintenance and QA with development team.
Principal / Web Designer at Vivix Design
January 1, 2006 - October 9, 2025
Website design and development for local clients; contracted with AfterMath (Goodyear’s ad agency) for Flash banners; collaborated with KnightRidder for Flash design; managed routine updates with development team.

Education

Media & Communications Studies at University of Akron
January 11, 2003 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Paris short Film Festival - Official Selection (2018)
October 9, 2018 - October 9, 2018

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other