about mario
I was born in Germany, came to the US 16 years later, went to college in Montana. Got to live in places like England, France, Spain, Montana, Seattle, LA, and now Portland. After failing as a ping-pong player and comedian, I ended up in advertising.
Started as a very young new business guy, and quickly learned that it’s all about results. Helped double Wongdoody’s LA office in both headcount and billings, resulting into a serious shortage of bathroom space. Won a big award that made me want to start working on clients’ business. Then joined America’s largest independent Direct Response agency, where I am now running the interactive department. Results matter more than ever.
Active on the board of advisors at the University of Montana and teach marketing strategy at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Gave my first college graduation speech at the age of 25. Write the mario blog about life in Portland, my cat Otto and to prevent daily calls from my mother in Germany.
