Who We Are| Conversify is a
social media marketing company founded by two
women with over 25 years combined experience with the Internet and new
media: Aliza Sherman and Monique Elwell. You can read more about us in
this "About
Conversify" PDF backgrounder. We are currently a cast of 8 with offices in Denver, Colorado; Anchorage and Tok, Alaska; Laramie, Wyoming; and Orange County, California. We frequently travel, so you'll likely catch us at a conference or at a city near you. Conversify was previously Moonbow Productions, Inc., an Internet consulting company with for-profit and nonprofit clients.   Aliza
Sherman, co-Founder720-897-6089 aliza AT conversify DOT net Aliza on Twitter Aliza on LinkedIn Aliza on Facebook Aliza Sherman is a Web pioneer, social media strategist, published author, blogger, podcaster, and regular contributor to national magazines and web sites. Fast Company recently named her one of the Most Influential Women in Technology. Aliza is the Original Cybergrrl - an Internet thought leader, highly sought-after Web consultant and passionate evangelist for the Internet. Her groundbreaking 1990s Internet company, Cybergrrl, Inc., built the very first sites for companies such as Dr. Atkins and the Atkins Center, brands like Origins and Jane Cosmetics for the Estee Lauder Company, and Avon Product's initial foray onto the Web with a web site and AOL forum for Avon's Breast Cancer Awareness Crusade. She also started the first online and offline global women's organization Webgrrls International that at its peak had over 100 chapters worldwide and over 30,000 online participants. Aliza speaks around the world about the Internet, social media, online marketing, virtual worlds, entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. Named by Newsweek as one of the “Top 50 People Who Matter Most on the Internet," Aliza continues to be recognized as a leader in the ever-evolving landscape of Internet media, marketing and communications. Her books include The Everything Blogging Book, Streetwise Ecommerce, and PowerTools for Women in Business.  Monique Elwell, co-Founder720-897-6089 monique AT conversify DOT net Monique on LinkedIn Monique on Facebook Monique on Twitter Monique Elwell started her career during the 90s dotcom boom on Wall Street. Working for investment banks such as Smith Barney, Union Bank of Switzerland, Merrill Lynch and Wit Capital, she published equity research reports on the nascent Internet industry providing her with unprecedented access to the movers and shakers from the Silicon Corridor to Silicon Alley to Silicon Valley. Later, she led the travel and leisure practice at Iconoculture, a consumer insight and trend company. She covers the gamut from business and marketing strategy to consumer insight with special attention to how consumers engage with technology and create communities. Over the years, her clients and coverage have ranged from Disney Parks and Resorts, Excite, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Yahoo, Harrah's Resorts and Casino, Lycos and Vail Associates International.  Lynda Calhoun, Client ServicesWith almost a decade in the online space, Lynda Calhoun brings a wealth of knowledge to help complement the Conversify team. She has been instrumental in developing groundbreaking work, ensuring project efficiencies, and generating results--whether to create maximum talk value, to bolster brand experience, or to drive traffic or increase sales. Her experience is well-rounded in website strategy and execution, email marketing, promotional development, relationship marketing, gaming, mobile, online media, and social media. Working across a set of diverse clients, she has been a part of online planning and development for companies such as Coors Brewing Company, Silk Soy Milk, American Crew, Eukanuba, Excedrin, Procter & Gamble Health & Beauty Aids, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Polaris Industries, and many more.  Nik Hewitt, Project ManagerNik worked for 8 years in film and television, and another 12 in SEO, PPC, and information delivery. Nik was awarded a Masters Degree in Experimental Film (majoring in new production techniques for the internet) from Sheffield Hallam University. For the last 6 years he worked as New Media Specialist for the Daily Mail and General Trust, producing award winning projects in subjects as diverse as Green Living, Property, Tourism, and Obituaries. His children's educational site, Headline History, won an Interactive BAFTA in 2006 and, last year, he was part of the Newspaper Societies Digital Team of the Year. Nik lectures in social media, information architecture, and virtual worlds. He works closely with various UK PR companies, ad agencies, and specialises in information and multi-media delivery.  Marla Markman, Content QueenMarla Markman is the owner of Markman Editorial Services, which provides editing, marketing, and project management services to websites, nonprofits, businesses and publishers. She was formerly the managing editor of Entrepreneur Press, where she acquired, developed and managed a series of best selling titles. She was also the managing editor of Entrepreneur magazine, where she oversaw the production of the 500,000-circulation monthly magazine and other national and international publications. Social Media Specialists  Elise Verley, Social Media Specialist Elise is a Wyoming native currently living in Laramie, WY. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a major in Theatre and Dance and a minor in Graphic Design. Since graduation, she has worked for Thought Equity Motion as a video editor and as a marketer Sandia Travel. Last year, she bought a house and got engaged to her longtime boyfriend Josh. Probloggers  Gina BlitsteinGina has been a woman in business for over 20 years as owner/operator of a child daycare home. A passionate writer at heart, she has embraced blogging as a way to express her thoughts, aspirations and opinions. Gina proudly shares her love of writing and research as she branches out into the world of freelance writer and editor. Gina lives in the far south suburbs of Chicago with Scott, her wonderful husband of fifteen years, and their four much-adored cats. When not writing, she is an enthusiastic cook and baker. |
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