Jay Blankenship

Director, Revenue Consultancy & Advisory

MCI Group

Jay Blankenship offers more than 20 years of experience designing sales and marketing strategies that deliver proven revenue growth, tangible marketing results, and positive customer experiences. In his role as Director of Sales Consulting and Advisory for MCI USA’s Sales Solutions & Services division, Jay heads up all project-based work involving sales and revenue consulting. Jay also leads and manages a group of MCI USA sales talents as a full-service sales manager, with a depth of knowledge in the legal, oceanography, proAV, and energy sectors. ​

Previously, Jay has held leadership positions with mass media and event sponsorship organizations such as BridgeTower Media, BH Media Group, Media General, HiBu, and iHeartMedia, where he led integrations with digital agencies as well as built revenue models for professional and consumer-based events. He has built membership marketing programs and budgets for various nonprofit organizations, including co-founding his own nonprofit focused on educating young entrepreneurs. ​

Jay has a bachelor’s degree in media studies with a concentration in advertising and a minor in Graphic Design from Radford University.​