Content, it is said, “is King”. It takes many familiar forms and is crucial in a world where users and industry observers consume a large volume of information before making a purchase decision or forming an opinion about a company. As a creative content strategist and communications professional, I generate and oversee the production of the engaging content organizations need to better position their solutions in the global marketplace. I have a background in political communications and journalism, and a demonstrated track-record of building data-driven content programs for hyper-growth organizations, Fortune 500 companies, startups and digital publications at a global scale. In addition to managing editorial and creative direction, I develop messaging architectures that inform brand identity, public and analyst relations, product launches and multi-channel marketing campaigns. Whether it’s a website, blog post, infographic, long-form article or video script, I tell compelling stories that increase awareness, establish trust, and build advocacy.

I'm an award-winning writer and editor from Vancouver with over a decade of experience working for print and digital publications. I've recently pivoted to film with a new role as development writer for Network Entertainment, though I'm still contributing as editor-at-large to Western Living and Vancouver Magazine (and continue to write my National Magazine Award-nominated 'City Informer' column). Wherever I'm working, I'm privileged to dream up, shape and write stories that matter alongside the best teams in the city. I'm also proud to deliver smart, sophisticated custom content to a bevy of other media outlets and copywriting clients as a freelancer journalist and ghostwriter. I love what I do. Outside of work, I'm an active member of Vancouver's comedy scene, performing sketch comedy and improv all over the city, and co-directing a brand new women-in-comedy festival called Smash Comedy Fest. I also co-host the universe's best unauthorized MasterChef Junior podcast, AfterChef Junior.

Just a nerdy marketing gal 🤓 Marketing Manager @ www.breadcrumbs.io Content Writer @ www.Madgicx.com

Vasy Kafidoff is just a regular guy, except for the regular part. He is co-founder and CEO at Writing Metier, a company that offers professional copywriting services to customers worldwide. Vasy specializes in education, technology, and marketing strategies and follows all the newest updates in these fields. He is also interested in SEO and digital marketing and the ways it influences businesses and start-ups. Vasy likes to share his personal experience through his personal blog: Kafidoff.com and on other blogs. What good is knowledge if you cannot share it with others? When Vasy’s not working, you can find him trying to catch the Blue marlin somewhere in tropical areas or spending time with his family and friends.

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Andy Crestodina is a co-founder and the Strategic Director of Orbit Media, an award-winning 45-person digital agency in Chicago. Over the past 20+ years, Andy has provided digital strategy to more than a thousand businesses. He is a top-rated speaker at national conferences, a writer for the biggest blogs and the host of a tiny podcast. Andy has written hundreds of articles on content strategy, search engine optimization, social media and Analytics. Top 10 Online Marketing Experts, Forbes • Top 50 Marketing Influencer, Entrepreneur • Top 10 Social Media Influencers, Social Media Explorer • Top 50 Content Marketers, Outbrain • Top 100 Digital Marketers, Brand24 • Top 25 B2B Influencers, IZEA • Top 10 Online Marketers, FOX • Top 25 Marketing Influencers, LiveAgent • Mentor at 1871, the #1 incubator in the US • Guest Lecturer, Northwestern University, Loyola University and others • Digital Marketing Instructor, Harbour.Space University He is also the author of Content Chemistry: The Illustrated Handbook for Content Marketing. Member of the Economic Club of Chicago (ECC) and the Illinois Technology Association (ITA). Together with the team at Orbit, Andy organizes Content Jam, Chicago's largest content marketing conference. He's also a member of the local B Corp community. Part of that commitment to the local community can be found in Chicago Cause, the non-profit donation program than Andy help create. Currently in its seventh year, total donations of digital marketing services exceed $600,000.

Professional and Industry Experience: Livongo - Anna was the CFO responsible for providing financial and strategic leadership at Livongo Health. Responsibilities included Finance, Accounting and Supply Chain. Livongo is reinventing the way people manage chronic conditions, beginning with diabetes. By offering the right information, tools and support, at the right time, we empower people with diabetes to live better and improve their health while reducing the cost of care. RadiumOne - President & CFO Anna was the President & CFO of RadiumOne and responsible for North American Sales, Client Services, Business Development, Corporate Development and Finance teams at this global digital media company. SAY Media - CFO & Head of Operations Anna was the CFO & Head of Operations at SAY Media in San Francisco responsible for a global team focused on Finance, Accounting, Media Planning, Production Management, Studio, Fulfillment and Analytics at this international digital media company. McAfee - SVP of Governance, Risk and Compliance Anna worked with McAfee's BOD, CEO and CFO focusing on global strategies, process improvement and organizational alignment. KPMG - Partner Anna was a partner in KPMG’s Silicon Valley office with over 17 years of experience serving clients in the technology industry. Background: Anna is a CPA and is Six Sigma Green Belt certified. While she was with KPMG, she served as National Chair of the Women’s Advisory Board and the Nominating Committee for KPMG's BOD. Specialties: Global infrastructure, Scalability, Revenue Recognition, Financial/Management Reporting, Channel Operations, Process Improvement, Sourcing Strategies, Global Initiatives, Internal Audit, Sarbanes Oxley