Ann Handley

Content Strategy and Development

Greater Boston Area

Current
  • Chief Content Officer at MarketingProfs
  • Contributing writer at various publications
Past
  • Co-founder & President at ClickZ
  • Freelance Writer & Editor at Many Different Publications
  • Correspondent (freelance) at Boston Globe
  • Associate Editor at Banker & Tradesman
Education
  • Simmons College
Connections
500+ connections
Industry
Publishing
Websites

Ann Handley’s Summary

* Conceptualize, develop, and manage content for both B2B and consumer publications, particularly for the Web.
* Demonstrated ability to build commununity, develop a publication's "voice," and create teams of writers and editors who can execute on strategy.
* Strong interest in social media tools to further a publication's connection with its audience.


Ann Handley’s Experience

  • Chief Content Officer

    MarketingProfs

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)

    September 2002Present (7 years 3 months)

    Director of all content at MarketingProfs, a business publishing entity based in Los Angeles, CA.

    Responsible for the development and execution of new properties and projects, both online and offline, and oversee the management of existing ones.

  • Contributing writer

    various publications

    (Publishing industry)

    January 2002Present (7 years 11 months)

    Contributor to many different blogs and online publications, including MarketingProfs, the Daily Fix, and the Huffington Post.

  • Co-founder & President

    ClickZ

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Publishing industry)

    April 1997May 2000 (3 years 2 months)

    Director of editorial content and products, from start-up to eventual sale.

    Built the web content from the ground up, built the editorial team of editors and writers, and developed ancillary products, including print publications and the content for live events.

  • Freelance Writer & Editor

    Many Different Publications

    (Publishing industry)

    September 1990April 1997 (6 years 8 months)

    Contract writer and editor for a zillion B2B and consumer publications, from "American Baby" to "Venture Magazine."

  • Correspondent (freelance)

    Boston Globe

    (Public Company; 201-500 employees; Publishing industry)

    April 1990December 1994 (4 years 9 months)

    Regular weekly correspondent.

  • Associate Editor

    Banker & Tradesman

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Publishing industry)

    June 1985August 1990 (5 years 3 months)

    Second-in-command of editorial at weekly Boston-based business newspaper.


Ann Handley’s Education

  • Simmons College

    BA , English, Communications , 19811985


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Ann Handley’s Groups:

  •    MarketingSherpa
  •    MarketingProfs
  •    Content Marketing
  •    Social Media Success Summit
  •    Presenting Women

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