
Online media strategist and speaker for hire
Greater Boston Area

Online media strategist and speaker for hire
Greater Boston Area
Would you like to hire a consultant, speaker, or writer versed in the world of social media? I can help you engage efficiently and effectively with your customers and constituents using interactive marketing and online branding.
I am actively seeking opportunities to leverage my 10 years of experience in information technology, community journalism, and government administration.
Sought after for cutting through the Web 2.0 clutter and sharing case studies and best practices across the verticals of business, government, academia, and non-profits, I use a holistic approach to offer custom solutions for every client. I can assist you to determine which social networking tool is best for your needs and customers.
I am passionate about informing and empowering civic engagement and cross-agency collaboration to narrow the digital divide.
Through a 5-step process of analyzing, recommending, implementing, branding, and monitoring, I speak and consult about the best practices of social media and online marketing to reduce overhead and increase productivity.
Want to learn more? To ask my advice, request an interview, or hire me for your next social media or community management project, please contact me today! Email me at ariherzog@gmail.com, tweet me at @ariherzog, or call me at 978-558-0008. Thank you.
Social networking and Web 2.0 | Online branding and reputation | Blogging, tweeting, and podcasting | Policy development and strategic management | Media relations with bloggers
(Government Administration industry)
November 2009 — Present (1 month)
Elected on November 3, 2009 to the Newburyport City Council in an at-large position. Official term starts in January 2010 and lasts for two years.
(Management Consulting industry)
December 2008 — Present (1 year )
With a holistic approach, I advise business and government leaders on the benefits of social networking, interactive marketing, and online branding.
Using strategies and tips on social media and online marketing I introduce online, I offer best practices that answer "why" and "how" the web is revolutionizing society, to help you answer questions, including:
* Have you wondered why your competitors and their websites appear higher on Google than yours? Would you like help in search engine optimization?
* Have you heard about blogs and social networks as new and affordable ways to publicize your company online? Do you need help deciding what works best?
* Are you spending money on advertising, marketing, and/or public relations? How about job recruitment, information technology, economic development, and tourism? Would you like to reduce overhead and increase profit?
* Are your taxpayers and shareholders involved in decision making? Can they recite your mission statement?
(Internet industry)
May 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
AriWriter is my personal blog where I provide strategies and tips on social media and online marketing.
Consistently ranked among top marketing blogs in the AdAge Power 150, approximately 20,000 unique visitors actively participate every month as readers and commenters.
I am also a guest author for Mashable [http://mashable.com/author/ari-herzog] and the Huffington Post [http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ari-herzog].