James Leonard Ellis

Background

Ellis, James Leonard was born on March 3, 1947 in Cincinnati. Son of William H. and Kathryn (Ravenscroft) Ellis.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design and Advertising, U. Cincinnati, 1970.

Career

Creative director, James A. Jacobs Advertising, Cincinnati, 1970-1975; promotion manager, WKRC-television, Cincinnati, 1976-1979; vice president marketing and advertising, Frank N. Magid Research, Marion, Iowa., 1980-1982; vice president creative services, Tribune Broadcasting Company, Chicago, since 1982. Marketing director numerous television productions including Charles in Charge, 1987, Geraldo, 1988, Soul Train, 1988, Monsters, 1988 (Gold Medallion award, 1989), Joan Rivers Show, 1989, Remote Control, 1989 (Gold Medallion award, 1989).

Achievements

• James Leonard Ellis has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcast marketing executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member NATAS (two Emmy awards, 1975), Broadcasting Promotion and Marketing Executives Association (board directors 1985-1987, Gold medallions 1972, 88-89).

Interests

• Avocations: writing, poetry, antiques.

Connections

Father:

William H. Ellis

Mother:

Kathryn (Ravenscroft) Ellis