Jeff Pollak

Jeff’s two great professional passions are marketing and radio. Born and raised in Southern California, Jeff grew up listening to talk radio beginning with Mike Harrison’s “Open Access” and The Dr. Demento Show and later to Larry King and Jim Bohannon.

Jeff brings over 15 years of marketing, sales and strategic development experience. Jeff’s professional career in marketing and sales began with British Airways in Washington D.C. and later in Seattle, Washington. He served as the Director of Sales and Marketing for MasterPark in Seattle where he implemented an innovative customer retention and tracking program. In 2006, Jeff founded B2B Delivery Service; a business dedicated to providing catering to other businesses for meetings. B2B Delivery Service was acquired by Restaurants To Go.

Jeff holds a Masters of Business Administration from Seattle University and a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science from UCLA. He currently resides in Anaheim Hills with his wife, Melanie, and daughter, Rachael.

Marc Jacobs

Marc Jacobs (not to be confused with the designer Marc Jacobs) grew up in Southern California. He graduated from California State University Of Long Beach in 1989, with a Degree in Business Management.

Marc brings to RadioActive Media over 20 years of practical business and business ownership experience.

He prides himself in being a leader, having excellent follow through, but most importantly taking a can do attitude. He believes in leading by example and getting tasks completed in a timely manner, individually and through others.

He is comfortable with taking charge when need be and allowing others to feel important and take pride in their work. He states: “It is as important to listen as well as teach/train when necessary.”

On a general level, Marc has the skills necessary for RadioActive Media and represents excellence to their clients. He trusts the clients will find him to be well spoken, energetic, confident, and personable, the type of person to whom our clients, staff and associates rely. He also has a wide breadth of experience that allows Radioactive Media versatility in a number of contexts, with confidence that the level of excellence our clients expect will be met. Focusing on the end result is what Marc brings to every media campaign.

Jay Malin

Technology Solutions Architect

Jay Malin, directs RadioActive Media’s mobile application development. Jay had founded a multimedia services delivery software company that was acquired by a major equipment vendor, Sandvine. His background is in the development and marketing of communications infrastructure. He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois and MBA at the University of Chicago.

Adam Bell

Web Design Director

Adam has been desigining websites for over 12 years and is a pioneer in the field. Having moved over from broadcast design and motion graphics for Television in the mid-1990’s, Bell saw an amazing future in the online industry and seized it. Bell has designed sites mainly for the entertainment and hospitality industries including radio websites for the John and Jeff Show and the Ed Tyll Show. Bell has also spoken on web design and Flash at the PROMAX/BDA and NAB Radio Show conferences. He also runs an event called MiniMAX which is one-night free event for locals who cannot attend web conference due to either cost or work schedule. These events have been held in Los Angeles, New Orleans, Las Vegas, Washington, DC and Toronto, ON. Bell also runs the Los Angeles Adobe User Group in Hollywood, CA and has been an Adobe Community Expert for over four years. Bell has won numerous awards including three Macromedia (now Adobe) Site of the Day awards.

Jamie Osborn

Creative Services

Since losing a bet in high school, Jamie has been in the radio business! His journey started in Casper Wyoming in 1978 and brought him to Southern California in the early 80’s. Osborn’s voice was been heard on all 7 continents as the host of various syndicated radio programs in the 90’s. American Service Personnel world wide grooved to Osborn’s American Dance Traxx, a weekly countdown of the hottest dance songs in the country. Residents of Malaysia tuned in each week for the latest in American Music and information during Osborn’s weekly radio program.

In his first stint in Las Vegas in 1995, Osborn and Morning Show Partner Gregg Hodges took the market by storm. Their antics became the talk of the town and at one point they arranged a dimming of the lights by all strip casino’s in a tribute to the late George Burns. All the commotion caught the attention of the Los Angeles radio market and Osborn returned to So Cal to briefly host the morning show on upstart Y-107. But Vegas was in his blood, 3 years later Osborn returned as the Production Director for the Beasley Group.

In between all the broadcast excitement, Osborn is a published author. His book called “DUH” (Dumb, Unintelligent, Humans) was published in 2003 and sold about 59 copies. Jamie is also a single father of 7 adopted children ranging in ages from 17 to 34. He also has 3 grandchildren.

Osborn left Las Vegas in 2004 for the Virgin Islands acting as program director for the regions only Rock Radio Station, “The Buzz”. Vegas called again in 2006 as Osborn returned as the “Creative Services” Director once again for the Beasley Broadcast Group. Since then, Osborn has won numerous awards for production, writing and commercial concepts. Spots have aired world wide for various clients including Planet Hollywood, The “M” Resort as well as many local and regional clients.

Osborn also branched into the world of television as host of a weekly internet Program entitled “DUH”! The show is actually a spin off of his book where the week’s news and stupid people are highlighted with a heavy emphasis on opinion! Nearly 250,000 people a week tune in to listen and view Osborn and his antics. Guests have included local and statewide political candidates, psychics and even Osborn’s own children.

Yuvia Coleman

Client Services

Yuvia is currently an undergraduate of California State University of Fullerton, due to graduate May 2009. She is an Orange county native and currently resides in Anaheim.  Her studies are in Radio/Television/Film.  Her concentration is in Radio/Television/Marketing.  Her interest in Radio was sparked in high school when she had a school project to shadow a career.  She shadowed LA radio station, KPWR Power 106 Morning show Producer Jason.  She has her associates in Liberal Arts/Journalism from Cypress Community College, Cypress, CA

She has interned at KXOL Latino 96.3 as their phone screener for the Morning Invasion Show during Fall 2006.  There she was given the opportunity to learn about the world of radio and how everyday is a new exciting adventure.  As a screener she was able to interact with talent, guest, and audiences.  That is where she became aware of her passion for not only radio but for the music industry as well.

In Fall 2007 she interned at MTV Santa Monica for Music and Media Licensing. She was given responsibility and the opportunity to build more knowledge of the legal aspects of the entertainment industry. Along with her supervisor, and another intern was given the opportunity to put together a performance for the MTV Staff by J Records artist Emily King. Overall learning the importance of communication in order to produce something that everyone could be proud of.

In Spring 2008 she interned for MTV Tr3s Karlifornia as a production intern. There she learned the meaning of how to work as a team in order to produce a great show. During her internship at MTV Tr3s, she participated as a marketing intern.  Working along with the marketing team Yuvia took a keen interest in marketing. Yuvia is excited to be part of the RadioActive Media team!

Jan Carroza

Social Media Specialist

Jan’s 30+ years of experience includes the full spectrum of traditional radio, TV and print advertising which transitioned into DRTV and Internet, reflecting her strong “in-house” attitude. Social media is a natural complement to that “performance” mentality.

Connecting with our clients, prospects, vendors and colleagues through our blog, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn presence lets us share our passion for using radio in today’s converging marketplace of media messages.

Jan’s extensive DRTV experience coupled with her traditional background helps advertisers understand and make a smooth transition to direct response.