CJ Oltman

Co-Founder & CEO of BannerWave, specializing in humanizing digital advertising experiences

CJ Oltman is the Co-Founder and CEO of BannerWave, a company specializing in creating interactive advertising solutions. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, he has been in this role since August 2015, focusing on developing custom HTML5 advertising experiences that enhance user engagement through interactivity and personalization. His work aims to transform traditional advertising into dynamic experiences that resonate with consumers' desires for exploration and personalization.1 2

Oltman has collaborated with notable brands such as Amazon, Hyatt, and Microsoft, helping them optimize their advertising strategies to improve engagement and gather valuable first-party data. He emphasizes the need for advertisers to move beyond passive tactics and create experiences that genuinely connect with consumers.1 3

Before founding BannerWave, Oltman held various roles in the digital marketing space, including Partner and Director of Creative & Strategy at Waterfall Media from 2013 to 2019, where he contributed to building engaging digital products.1 His background also includes experience as a User Experience Designer at Privoro and as the Owner & Creative Director at Oltman Design.1

Oltman has been featured in various media outlets, including TEDx and Entrepreneur, highlighting his innovative approach to advertising.1

Experience

Co-Founder & CEO at BannerWave since August 2015

Preferred Digital Partner at GreenSock, Partner, Director of Creative & Strategy at Waterfall Media, User Experience Designer at Privoro, Owner & Creative Director at Oltman Design, UI/UX Designer at AlphaZeta Interactive, User Experience Designer at Dean Media, UI/UX Designer at Straight North, Designer at Publications International