Jay Mandarino, President & CEO of The C.J. Group of Companies (Mississauga, Ontario), has welcomed industry veteran Mike Hartman back to his company as SBC Media Group Publisher. SBC Media Group is a Division of C.J. Oyster Publishing – A Member of The C.J. Group of Companies. Hartman brings over 20 years of action-sports and media experience to the company. He was a former employee of SBC Media Inc. for 11 years, starting in the role of Circulation and Promotions Manager, followed by a promotion to Director of Digital, and eventually becoming Managing Director – where he was responsible for overseeing the operation of all departments within the company. For the past two and a half years, he’s been working as the Associate Publisher/Director of Operations at King Network, where he was instrumental in the successful launch of Forecast Ski Magazine, the re-brand of King Skateboard, and a revamped digital program. In between his time with SBC Media and King Network, he successfully launched Fast Times motorcycle magazine – the first of its kind in Canada to cater to the millennial demographic.
“Mike’s extensive experience in the Canadian action-sports media landscape, along with his knowledge of magazine production and re-branding, make him an invaluable asset to guide us to the next level,” said Mandarino. “I’m thrilled and excited to have Mike as the new publisher of SBC Media. His expertise and knowledge will be a great asset to our organization, taking it to the next level and making SBC the largest and most successful sports media company in Canada.”
“I’m excited to be back with SBC Media,” said Hartman. “With the media and action-sports landscape changing at such a fast pace, it’s great for SBC Media to be involved with an ownership group that’s committed to changing just as quickly. Not only do we have the most recognized names and largest reach in Canadian action-sports media, but we can offer so many different options to the brands we work with – from hang-tags and custom P.O.P., to window displays and yearly catalogue production, all done in-house. SBC Media is able to be a one-stop shop for marketers, which is something that no other action-sports media outlet can offer,” he added.
Hartman returns to SBC Media Group as Publisher
