Yes…it is officially my dirty little secret. I go through moments where I hate networking…and I don’t want to be that PR person all up in someone’s face. But, I am not that person because that is just not my personality.
So – here it is. I had an awesome time at the DEMO event last night. And, I saw old friends and I put reporter faces to names.
The reality is – I run the company and work on the corporate/product planning with the CEOs/CMOs/VP of Products. I sit with them and figure out how best to promote – beyond PR. Email member communications to B2B customer communications to Webinars to Thought Leadership initiatives.
In step Michael Lindenberger and Ashley Wilkinson – rock stars that work with BOCA Communications. Michael is our VP of Media out of NYC and they guy knows reporters. But – one better – he thinks like a reporter. He knows how to develop and create a story. And – he is a fantastic writer.
Ashley – our newest addition – is awesome. She knows everybody and she is just super cool and so fashionable.
Me – I’ve been way too trapped behind the office of the CEO. I love that place – but I grew up as a media person. I used to be that gal that knew everyone. That said – I am running and company so Michael, Ashley, Jennifer and Susannah are the people that help me. But – there is nothing like shaking the hands of cool people – both reporters and just tech enthusiasts like myself.
And – I think Chris Shipley is cool. I love, love, love DEMO. Our client Devicescape launched there a few years ago and it was AWESOME. The energy is amazing. Sadly _ I don’t have a client that needs to launch at that venue. But, oh I wish I did…
Kathleen (BOCA) – I love BOCA…