Phil Sasso, Managing Editor, Springs

Job Title: Managing Editor

Email: phil.springs@sassomarketing.com

Phone: 847-250-7445

Phil Sasso is the managing editor of Springs, SMI’s industry focused magazine. Phil has more than 25 years’ experience in marketing communications and journalism with a strong background in the automotive aftermarket. He was a contributing editor for Professional Distributor, writing a sales and marketing column for 12 years. He has also been a contributor to Restyling, Performance Business and Service Station and Garage Management magazines. As president of Sasso Marketing, his firm develops advertising, public relations, and promotional campaigns primarily for professional service providers and tool and equipment manufacturers. Phil also serves as social media manager for several associations. Sasso holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism with a minor in communications studies from Northern Illinois University. He is former adjunct faculty for the School of Continuing Education and interim director of the Weekend College at Triton College. During the pandemic, Triton asked him back to develop a marketing curriculum for their proposed Entrepreneur Institute.