Who is John Centofanti?
Lots of people share my name. I'm this one.
About me
Cardiac Arrest Survivor, January 11, 2018
Creative Lead, Strategist & Founder of Creative Stream Marketing
Married (happily) since 1988
Finished 1 Full Marathon (26.2 miles or 42k) and 2 Half Marathons (13.1 miles or 21k)
The Creative Side
I’m a marketing strategist, and in 2006 founded Creative Stream Marketing, a marketing agency serving Technology and B2B clients. I thought I was right-brained until a life-changing boss and mentor helped me discover the left side of my brain.
My Background
My Creative Stream Team and I have partnered with over 150 companies across the US, and reaching as far as Africa and Greece. Our clients range from startups to established companies over $60 M in revenue. We’ve served both strategically and tactically, providing brand development and digital marketing services to increase response to clients’ businesses.
Today I personally focus on marketing strategy and branding.
Other People with My Name
There are many people with my name. I’m related to at least one, but others who share my name are from Ohio, around the US and Canada.
I wrote this to avoid confusion. I'm not a doctor nor a hair stylist, and certainly didn't serve in WWII.
Proud to be from Youngstown, Ohio
People who meet me often say I have an uncommon name. I grew up in Youngstown, OH, where my name is not so uncommon.
Youngstown is the midway point between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, and also midway between New York and Chicago
Creativity
Facts alone never drive growth, nor change people's minds.
Creativity isn’t just for design. Creativity is key to strong branding and an effective marketing strategy. It propels your business forward.
Risk
To be creative means you must take a risk. You risk being rejected. Your ideas may be rejected, or you may be rejected.
If you have ideas that can make a difference, risk is necessary.