Jim Elliott

President, James G. Elliott Co., Inc

Jim Elliott has spent over 40 years as a highly regarded executive leader and sales expert in the U.S. advertising and event sales industry. As the Founder and President of the advertising and event sales firm James G. Elliott Co., Inc., he has a track record of driving extraordinary growth, successfully generating over $800 million in revenue for more than 600 media brands. 

Jim’s extensive business experience makes him a trusted C-suite consultant, where he advises both commercial and nonprofit media brands on their advertising sales strategies. He is also a sought-after voice for global publications and top-tier international events, frequently sharing his insights at conferences like the FIPP World Congress, SIIA BIMS, and the Indian Magazine Congress. 

Before starting his own firm, Jim built a strong foundation in media planning management at three leading U.S. advertising agencies. From there, he took on executive sales and research roles at CBS Magazines and Road & Track Magazine. 

Beyond his corporate work, Jim is passionate about giving back through community and industry leadership. He has served on numerous for-profit and nonprofit boards and committees, including the SIIA CEO Council, and he previously served as the Chairman of the Don Bosco Technical Institute. Today, he stays actively engaged with the Youth Business Alliance of Los Angeles. 

Jim graduated from Occidental College and currently lives in San Marino, California.