It has been such a pleasure working with John. He has high energy, is extremely encouraging, and has been a great teacher. I have learned so much from John and he sets an example of how to collaborate in a team and think outside the box. John's extensive experience is very apparent and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to soak up some of that knowledge and expertise! I sincerely hope I'll have the opportunity to work with John on future projects.

AnnaMarie Pemberton

It was a pleasure working with John Martin this summer as a Converge Media intern. I was impressed with his infectiously positive attitude and desire to succeed. He is a smart, passionate, and high-energy leader that values the merit of great team camaraderie. By efficiently being able to identify his team’s strengths and weaknesses, John has the unique ability to empower his employees by delegating tasks that they find both challenging and interesting. Under his guidance I learned valuable lessons and skills that I will take with me throughout my professional career. If the opportunity presented itself I would love to work with him again.

Richard Wehman III

This past summer working with John has been an experience that will carry me through my future career. His motivation paired with his vast knowledge brought a sophistication that cannot be found elsewhere. As a leader, he encourages his interns to take risks and have a truly hands-on experience. From day one, John utilizes each individual’s strengths while supporting you to explore your other abilities. With never a dull moment, my internship resulted in one project after another—always with a new facet of marketing learned. Our community atmosphere stemmed creative and exciting results in every task, all while having fun doing it. Working with someone with such passion for his work clearly rubbed off on his peers, every new workday different from the other.

Dana Fouchia

John is one of the most energetic people I have worked with. His energy spreads through a room like a fire and you can’t but help feel it. His upbeat attitude and personality help keep a room invigorated. He really has a way of getting things done and keeping the people around him happy. It was a pleasure working with him!

Elliot

Working for John has been a fantastic experience. I have learned a tremendous amount from him and have loved working for Converge Media. John’s work ethic and positive attitude are contagious, and his vast experience was apparent after the first day of working for him. He truly cares for his employees, and does everything he can to ensure they succeed. My time spent with John and Converge Media has been more then just an internship, it’s been a learning experience I’ll never forget.

Mike C

"It has been an excellent learning experience working with John this semester. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who is starting their first internship because John encourages his interns to explore their interests and strengths within the company. John’s wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm for his work is something I look forward to experiencing throughout this entire internship opportunity and I am so grateful that he loves to share his expertise with his interns. His passion and energy for his work is above and beyond and he is a true inspiration and mentor."

Ann V

I have learned more from interning at Converge Media than any other internship that I have worked so far. I not only worked with advertising and marketing but I also worked with planning social media strategies, website design, finance, research and IT. I couldn’t have asked for a better internship experience. It was all extremely hands on. Working with John Martin was really a pleasure. John is incredibly knowledgeable, driven, has tons of experience in the field, and is open minded and always willing to listen to the opinions and inputs of his coworkers and interns. By the end of your internship at Converge, you will have contributed to a big part of the company in one way or another. I highly recommend this internship opportunity.

Felipe V

This summer I decided to leave Washington DC and come to Chicago to intern at Converge Media. Needless to say, I was nervous about working for a new company in a city I had never been to. However, I can honestly say that I am so glad I took the risk. Everyone at Converge Media is warm and welcoming. I felt comfortable and included from my very first day here. In addition to making Chicago feel like home this summer, Converge Media has given me priceless experience. As program manager for the City of Chicago’s municipal marketing efforts, Converge Media has not only provided me with business marketing experience, but with consulting and government work as well. Working for Converge has been such a truly unique experience and has taught me things that I will carry with me throughout the rest of my career.

Thea K

At the beginning of September I made one of the biggest decisions of my life. I decided to move to Chicago in pursue of careers within the Marketing/Advertising world. I started this adventure with an internship at Converge Media. A little uncertain at the time, I quickly found out what dedicated, determined and great people I would have the pleasure working with over the next several months. Just graduating college and with few ‘real world’ skills I soon found myself immersed in Social Media, Municipal Marketing and even Digital and Media Marketing. Converge Media and specifically Sally and John Martin, were great at teaching the specifics of the marketing world and at the same time encouraging me to put my own personal spin on several of the projects we were a apart of. They have a knack of making you feel like you are integral part of the team. Accepting the internship at Converge Media was one of the best decisions I have made. The practical experience has been great and meeting and working closely with John and Sally has been invaluable. They have a passion for their profession and take the time to nurture and develop each intern that comes thru the program. Thanks to both of them and what I have learned, I am on my way to start a new position as Leo Burnett and could not be more excited. This internship opened doors to great networking opportunities, provided great practical experience and a fantastic work environment to help me start a great career. Thank you both for everything you taught me and the doors your were able to open for me!

Meghann G