Natalie Linville-Mass

President of Media Link, Inc.

 

Natalie Linville-Mass, President of Media Link, Inc., has been in the media field for more than 25 years. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in Broadcast Sales and Management and has successfully grown Media Link through her expert consultation, media placement, and development of Media Link Software™. Prior to opening her business, she worked throughout the Midwest in radio and television holding positions including commercial producer, DJ, reporter, editor, producer and account executive. She worked with The Water Foundation and helped launch a PR Campaign for Earth 911 out of Phoenix, AZ. Her experience enabled her to grow her business to include hundreds of clients and several employees.

In addition to helping clients connect the spots, Natalie is heavily involved in community development and advertising, PR and entrepreneurial support organizations. She developed a Women’s Executive Group dedicated to supporting the advancement of female executives in the Quad Cities, which she continues to lead today. Natalie also volunteers her time on boards and committees, including those within The Moline Foundation and the Quad Cities Chamber. Local colleges, universities and business organizations welcome her presentations about marketing and small business. She always makes time for her two wonderful children and supportive husband.

Her dedication has been recognized through numerous award nominations and honors, including the 2012 Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award for her long-standing service to Big Brothers, Big Sisters. In 2005, she was named the Davenport One Women In Business Advocate of the Year. She is also a 2015 Athena Award Nominee.

 

Community Involvement

Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Arc of the Quad Cities Past Board Member
Living Lands & Waters Past Board Member
The Moline Foundation Board member
PR Network of the Quad Cities
Quad Cities Advertising Federation Past Board Member
Quad Cities Chamber
Business Advocacy Council Member
Quad City Airport Committee
Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber
Women’s Executive Group Founder
Workforce Investment for Rock Island, Henry & Mercer Counties Past Board Member

“Throughout my career, I have worked with literally hundreds of companies on various aspects of their advertising. Time and time again, the biggest marketing mistakes I see are a lack of planning and a misunderstanding of what advertising can and cannot do. I developed this agency to help companies through this process and avoid the mistakes, so many have made before them.”

Natalie Linville-Mass

President of Media Link, Inc.

 

Natalie Linville-Mass, President of Media Link, Inc., has been in the media field for more than 25 years. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in Broadcast Sales and Management and has successfully grown Media Link through her expert consultation, media placement, and development of Media Link Software™. Prior to opening her business, she worked throughout the Midwest in radio and television holding positions including commercial producer, DJ, reporter, editor, producer and account executive. She worked with The Water Foundation and helped launch a PR Campaign for Earth 911 out of Phoenix, AZ. Her experience enabled her to grow her business to include hundreds of clients and several employees.

In addition to helping clients connect the spots, Natalie is heavily involved in community development and advertising, PR and entrepreneurial support organizations. She developed a Women’s Executive Group dedicated to supporting the advancement of female executives in the Quad Cities, which she continues to lead today. Natalie also volunteers her time on boards and committees, including those within The Moline Foundation and the Quad Cities Chamber. Local colleges, universities and business organizations welcome her presentations about marketing and small business. She always makes time for her two wonderful children and supportive husband.

Her dedication has been recognized through numerous award nominations and honors, including the 2012 Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award for her long-standing service to Big Brothers, Big Sisters. In 2005, she was named the Davenport One Women In Business Advocate of the Year. She is also a 2015 Athena Award Nominee.

 

Community Involvement

Big Brothers Big Sisters
The Arc of the Quad Cities Past Board Member
Living Lands & Waters Past Board Member
The Moline Foundation Board member
PR Network of the Quad Cities
Quad Cities Advertising Federation Past Board Member
Quad Cities Chamber
Business Advocacy Council Member
Quad City Airport Committee
Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber
Women’s Executive Group Founder
Workforce Investment for Rock Island, Henry & Mercer Counties Past Board Member

“Throughout my career, I have worked with literally hundreds of companies on various aspects of their advertising. Time and time again, the biggest marketing mistakes I see are a lack of planning and a misunderstanding of what advertising can and cannot do. I developed this agency to help companies through this process and avoid the mistakes, so many have made before them.”

Adrian Vander Wille

MBA, External Consultant

 

Adrian graduated from the University of Oregon with an MBA in Sustainable Business Practices and Advanced Strategy & Leadership. He graduated from the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg with a Master’s Degree in Economic Development and International Studies, as well as a Bachelor’s in Business/Marketing & Economics/Area Studies.

Adrian contributes to our marketing and advertising operations by providing an interdisciplinary, multicultural and international perspective. His focus areas are market research, digital advertising, and government contracting.

After interning in Nuremberg and Berlin, he worked as a Project Manager at a business consultancy in Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt, where he contributed to the foundation of a transnational startup. He later moved to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to conduct research on the Capital’s real estate market.

Adrian is actively involved in our community, serving as a Board Member of EV-HPEC in Eugene, OR. He also served as Board Member of the German American Heritage Center & Museum in Davenport, IA and Vice President and Board Member of the Palomares Social Justice Center in Moline, IL. Adrian additionally served on the Young Professionals of the Quad Cities’ Professional Development Committee and as Chair of the Events Committee. Adrian is a proud AIESEC alumnus.

 

Adrian Vander Wille

MBA, External Consultant

 

Adrian graduated from the University of Oregon with an MBA in Sustainable Business Practices and Advanced Strategy & Leadership. He graduated from the Friedrich-Alexander University of Erlangen-Nuremberg with a Master’s Degree in Economic Development and International Studies, as well as a Bachelor’s in Business/Marketing & Economics/Area Studies.

Adrian contributes to our marketing and advertising operations by providing an interdisciplinary, multicultural and international perspective. His focus areas are market research, digital advertising, and government contracting.

After interning in Nuremberg and Berlin, he worked as a Project Manager at a business consultancy in Cairo and Alexandria, Egypt, where he contributed to the foundation of a transnational startup. He later moved to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq to conduct research on the Capital’s real estate market.

Adrian is actively involved in our community, serving as a Board Member of EV-HPEC in Eugene, OR. He also served as Board Member of the German American Heritage Center & Museum in Davenport, IA and Vice President and Board Member of the Palomares Social Justice Center in Moline, IL. Adrian additionally served on the Young Professionals of the Quad Cities’ Professional Development Committee and as Chair of the Events Committee. Adrian is a proud AIESEC alumnus.

 

Lauren Alexis Wood

Marketing Coordinator

 

Lauren Alexis Wood is a graduate of the University of Iowa and Southern New Hampshire University. She comes to Media Link with an eclectic background spanning multiple industries. Having worked in healthcare, education and media sales, she brings a diverse mix of skills and experience to the team.

Lauren is also an avid writer and has over a dozen children’s books and works of fiction published, many through her own small press, Paradisiac Publishing. At Media Link, she is learning the entire business from the inside out and she feels she is learning from the best, President Natalie Linville-Mass. “Not only am I joining a company that’s been running for over two decades but getting to be a part of a successful woman-owned business is a huge motivator for me,” she remarked.

Lauren lives in Davenport, loves listening to live music and spending time with her friends and family. She also regularly volunteers behind the bar at The Villege Theatre in the Village of East Davenport and is a mentee with Lead(H)er Quad Cities.

 

 

Josh Boelter

Content Specialist

 

osh Boelter is a writer, researcher, and producer with experience in a variety of industries. Josh’s career has taken him from marketing communications at a Silicon Valley startup, to writing a weekly newspaper column, to writing and producing PBS documentaries. Josh moved to the Quad Cities when his partner accepted a position at Augustana College in Rock Island.

“When Natalie told me about the projects we’d be working on at Media Link, I got really excited,” he says. “These projects are a combination of many of the things I love, from writing to researching to learning about history and presenting it in a meaningful way to the public. It takes advantage of my skills and experience in a similar way to producing documentaries.” Josh is thrilled to be learning about the history of the Quad Cities from local historian Linda Anderson and Media Link President Natalie Linville-Mass, as well as the many wonderful people he’s met since starting this job.

Josh lives in Rock Island with his partner and their two cats. When he isn’t researching and writing for Media Link, he follows the ups and downs of his favorite football (soccer) teams, FC Barcelona in Spain and Borussia Dortmund in Germany.

 

Freddy Hernandez

Marketing Coordinator

 

Freddy Hernandez, Marketing Coordinator, graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing. He comes to Media Link eager to put all of his skills and knowledge to work. With his four digital certifications, two with Google and two with Hub Spot, he is ready to utilize his expertise for Media Link’s clients. His two Google Certificates are in the Fundamentals of Digital Marketing and Google Ads. The other two Certificates from Hub Spot focus on Marketing Software and Content Marketing. Freddy has also been working with Alien Boi Boxing and helping them with their social media and promotions. This amazing company provides so much for our community and so he’s happy to help whenever they need a helping hand.

Freddy is also music connoisseur who is always up to date with the newest Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, and Spanish music out today. He is a big fan of live music, so much so he has been to Lollapalooza 6 years in a row with his fiancé. Travelling is also one of Freddy’s favorite things to do. His favorite destination so far has been Colorado and hopes to visit Alaska in the foreseeable future. Freddy likes spending time with family and friends, but most importantly his pug Hermes.

Freddy is a Quad City native who currently resides in Rock Island. He loves the Quad Cities, especially for the large diverse presence throughout this area. You can catch Freddy at Mercado on Fifth street during the summer enjoying live music and enjoying some delicious tacos.