
VP Distribution Services at PR Newswire
Greater Chicago Area

VP Distribution Services at PR Newswire
Greater Chicago Area
Speaking on search engine optimization, social media, public relations - and the intersection of these three practices.
Recent engagements include:
How PR Can Play a Greater Role in the Marketing Mix and Deliver Measurable Results - Media Relations 2009
Killer Writing That Sells Like Hell: How to Produce Corporate Communications Copy That Moves Editors and Customers to Action - Bulldog Reporter audio conference, 2009
Supercharging Press Releases: New Ways PR Can Use SEO, Multimedia and Micro Content to Craft “Smart” Releases for Wider Audiences, Bulldog Reporter Audio Conference, 2008
Future of press release, PRSA Teleseminar, 2008
Social Media, Conference Board, Communications & Technology Conference, 2008
Bulldog Reporter's PR University: Mastering SEO for PR: How Search Engine Optimization Can Supercharge Your Results, 2007
The future of the press release, search engine optimization and how all this impacts public relations, 2007
Corporate Communication and Technology Conference
(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 1995 — Present (15 years )
Oversees the wire product at PR Newswire, including media relations, content syndication, customer reporting and SEO.
MBA , 2003 — 2005
Cum Laude
BA , Political Science , 1989 — 1991
Developing SEO best practices for PR, and helping companies leverage their PR programs for their overall online visibility. Helping my industry understand and capitalize on the powerful opportunities SEO and social media provide us.