Dennis Holt is one of the advertising industry’s true innovators.
He literally invented the idea of unbundling media, which has become the business model for the entire industry across the globe. He founded Western International Media (now Initiative), which grew to become the largest media buying entity in the world. He co-founded the Advertising Industry Emergency Fund, a charitable organization that supports advertising people facing tough times. He was the recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, which honors the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and who go on to encourage young people to pursue their dreams through higher education. He somehow or other finds the time to call everyone he knows on their birthday, always has a great joke to share, and, most importantly, is a fearless entrepreneur who has learned that you will hardly ever go wrong if you stay client focused, recognizing that “all business is personal.”
For more information contact:
Dennis Holt
1201 Alta Loma Road
West Hollywood, CA 90069
dholt@usintlmedia.com
The video below honors Dennis F. Holt, 2007
Advertising Industry Emergency Fund
Lifetime Achievement recipient, for his vast contributions to the establishment of the AIEF. Dennis
was the founder of the organization and continues to support its fund raising activities.
The AIEF is a volunteer organization comprised of advertising and promotions industry professionals who have united to help their colleagues in times of life crisis. The non-profit organization helps people get back on their feet. Since its formation over 30 years ago, the AIEF has distributed more than $2 million to hundreds of individuals in the Southern California advertising and promotions community.