Linear SC, Inc. (LSC) was founded in 1989 by Dave Wohlner. A strategic thinker that thrives on quality, innovation and delivering results. Dave has over 20 years of solid experience in building, developing, maintaining and managing sales and marketing programs. He has implemented thousands of successful marketing programs for highly branded companies. His methodologies to develop marketing and communications plans are supported by solid strategic principles and defined processes. He has experience working for start ups as well as large, regional, national and international corporations.

Client experience: Clorox, Diageo (Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys, J&B, Captain Morgan, José Cuervo, Tanqueray, Crown Royal, Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines, Bushmills Irish whiskey and many others), Del Monte Foods, Foster’s Wine Group, McCormick, Shell, S&W Foods, Crystal Geyser Water Company, Mondavi Winery, McGraw-Hill, Wells Fargo and many others.

Dave graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dave was lucky enough to be introduced to outdoor leadership activities through the NOLS organization. NOLS is the premier outdoor educators group. Whether ice climbing in the Alaskan wilderness, kayaking in the Prince William Sound or just plain roughing it with some friends, Dave's been trained for safe travels with large groups of people.

Dave is passionate about his business. He likes all outdoor activities. Running, telemarking, snowboarding, long distance running, fly fishing, coaching soccer and spending time with his family.

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LSC leads the field of Below The Line ad agencies. Our agency excels at designing, developing and implementing sales, marketing and promotional programs for Fast Moving Consumer Products.

Linear SC, Inc. (LSC) was founded in 1989 by Dave Wohlner. Originally located in the south of market area of San Francisco, California, LSC is now located in San Leandro, California. A 30 minute drive just south of San Francisco.

LSC is an ad agency for many types of industries. Our work has spanned multiple categories including financial, banking, real estate, agriculture, consumer products, construction, manufacturing, education, arts and entertainment, software and hardware. Our relationship with clients of all sizes allows us to add depth and understanding to our working relationships. Regardless of your company or organizations size, we do our part in creating innovative and contemporary sales and marketing programs that help to grow your companies bottom line. We would be delighted to assist in your efforts and welcome any questions that you may have. Feel free to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Expect to see this in our sales decks for the foreseeable future.
If it's not a word yet, it should be.
- Dave

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Like many others, you're probably thinking about how this uncertain economy is going to affect your business. It's surely a hot topic among retail marketing leaders. Brands that thrive in recessions tend to be very focused on better merchandising at retail. When budgets are tight, we have to focus on what we know actually sells." This isn’t about creating new brand identities, this is about return on investment at retail.”

I've been traveling for the last few weeks and have come back to our agency with a renewed enthusiasm on the merits of clean, simple Below The Line communications. What I've noticed is the lack of consumer products that actual have a good story. A simple story that consumers can absorb in our less is more current culture. (There's a reason that Twitter limits you to 140 character tweets.)

Coke is a good example of how simple sells. Happiness from the start! It's amazing the effort they go to to make it look simple. As few words as possible but consistently communicated in every major city, all over the world.

At every touch point make it consistent and make sure the brand foundation speaks to their needs. Coke's "Happiness" campaign is right on. Who doesn't want a bottle of happiness. Research, research and research some more to offer your clients insightful communications that delivers to consumer or customer needs.
- Dave Wohlner, President LSC

Jewel-Osco rolled out the "Cocktails 1-2-3" display that features monthly recipe cards, spirits brands, mixers and other key ingredients to the entertaining solution.

As the BTL lead agency for the Cocktails 1-2-3 programming, LSC lead the strategic and creative development for all internal and external elements. "Seeking to educate the consumer with merchandising elements that speak to ease and convenience, this program allows our client brands to display out-of-section, maximize decision corridor engagement and strengthen our trade relationships with a total solution to lift category sales vs. just thinking of our own segment, says Dave Wohlner, President of LSC.