Lori A. Manns is CEO of Quality Media Consultant Group, a media consulting firm specializing in the creation, planning and implementation of targeted promotions, advertising and marketing campaigns as well as the sales procurement of corporate sponsorships for events. Lori is a strategic media buyer and proficient in placing advertising campaigns across all platforms including: TV, radio, Internet, print, direct mail and outdoor advertising. Lori is also Principal at Live Healthy & Thrive LLC and co-founder of Live Healthy & Thrive Youth Foundation, Inc., an Atlanta based, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering and promoting kid’s health.
Prior to founding QMC Group, Lori served as Senior Account Manager for two of the largest radio groups in the country, CBS Radio and Cox Radio. Lori served for 13 years at WVEE/WAOK; CBS Radio, where she was recognized as an award winning account manager consistently exceeding yearly sales budgets by more than 20%. She also served for three years at WSB AM/FM and WJZF and two years at WYHY in Nashville. During her tenure with CBS Radio and Cox Radio, Lori serviced Fortune 500 companies and providing advertising and marketing solutions to resulting in profitable return on investment for her clients. She has career experience as a media specialist/advisor to various small and medium size businesses and media companies.
Ms. Manns holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Auburn University in Montgomery. Her professional affiliations include; National Association for Female Executives (NAFE), Leadership DeKalb , Atlanta Business League and South DeKalb Business Association. Lori volunteers for such organizations as the Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Hosea Feed the Hungry, American Cancer Society and the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women & Children, Inc.