Brian Solis – Founder
thebriansolis[at]gmail[dot]com
@briansolis
Brian Solis is author of several books including the best selling and award winning titles, The End of Business as Usual and Engage! Solis is also principal at Altimeter Group, a research-based advisory firm helping enterprise organizations understand how disruptive technology impacts employees, customers, and markets. Solis is globally recognized as one of the most prominent thought leaders and published authors in new media. A digital analyst, sociologist, and futurist, Solis studies and influences the effects of emerging media on business, marketing, and culture. He tracks disruptive technology and its impact on business and culture at BrianSolis.com.
Ken Yeung – Editor in Chief
ken[at]thelettertwo[dot]com
@thekenyeung
An interactive marketer by trade, Kenneth is a constant networker. Having spent years working to help companies enhance their online marketing programs, he is highly motivated to learn more about what’s “out there” whether that’s involving websites, social media, mobile marketing, etc. He is a blogger, marketer and a photographer that can be found always on the go, carrying his camera snapping photos of practically everything and everyone he sees.
Kenneth also loves to write about social events and tech issues as they relate to marketers. You can find his coverage of social events he goes to (tweetups, conferences, parties, etc.) here on Bub.blicio.us and also his other writings on tech and industry issues on Network Solutions & on his own blog at TheLetterTwo.com.
Michelle Lentz
michelle[at]writetech[dot]net
@michellelentz
Michelle Lentz is a freelance writer, trainer and instructional designer who recently transplanted to San Francisco. She launched Write Technology in 2003, specializing in social media in marketing and learning strategy. Michelle has been presenting on new media at national conferences for the last 10 years. She maintains several weblogs, including an award-winning blog on wine, and contributes to Total Learner. Michelle is a true gadget geek and early adopter, always needing to have the latest and greatest gadget, which she hopes to share with her readers. Currently Michelle is in Job Search Mode, in search of her dream job in the Bay Area. Wish her luck!
Connect with Michelle:
Kristin Nicole
kristennicole2[at]gmail[dot]com
@kristennicole2
Kristin Nicole spends most of her time time (and she means most of her time) writing for various online publications in the social media space.
Kristin got her start with 606tech, a Chicago-centric blog she co-founded and then went on to become the lead writer of Mashable.com.
Currently, she writes for AllFacebook & SocialTimes, and has contributed to a number of other publications including bub.blicio.us, CenterNetworks, VentureBeat, and The Industry Standard. Her work has been syndicated across a number of main stream media outlets, including Reuters, The New York Times, and NBC.
Kristin’s latest accomplishment is co-authoring The Twitter Survival Guide, which you can purchase here. You can also contact Kristin for a discount code or for more info on promoting the book through the affiliate program.
Find Kristin online at:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500233761
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/kristennicole
Alison Massie
@alisonmassie
Alison Massie is a TV host, quick-witted interviewer, and PR strategist based in LA. As a video host and frequent contributor to Bub.blicio.us, she covers all things entertainment, beauty, social media, along with latest industry and local events. Alison’s roving mic has taken her to the red carpet, conferences, and parties where she has interviewed celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, the legendary MC Hammer and many others.
A versatile performer with a broadcast journalism degree, Alison has worked in all types of hosting environments, from the highly popular web show Tech Soup to the local LA television show, Beautiful You. When she’s not in front of the camera, Alison is principal of Media by Massie, where she works with clients in a wide array of industries including travel, beauty, hospitality, web-based apps and more.
Allison Bethurem
allisonb[at]future-works[dot]com
@a_llicious
Allison Bethurem is an account executive at FutureWorks. Prior to FutureWorks, Allison channeled her inner fashion diva within as a style assistant at San Francisco Magazine. Using her flair for style and eye for trends, she co-styled photo shoots, attended fashion shows, dug deep for new designers and had interviews with the divas themselves, like Naomi Campbell (No, she didn’t throw anything!).
Allison earned a bachelors degree in journalism with a minor in fashion merchandising from California State University at Fresno State University. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, she submerses herself in the Web 2.0 world of Facebook, Myspace and Twitter during the day and becomes ravaged in her creative mind through sewing and altering thrift store finds at night. In addition to blogging for bub.blicio.us, Allison also blogs for Girls in Tech, where she is an active member and events coordinator for the San Francisco chapter.
Brian Remmel
@Bremmel
Brian Remmel is a social media evangelist, and helps organizations connect with people through new media channels. Brian blogs at bub.blicio.us and is a New Media Specialist at FutureWorks, where he uses a combination of new and traditional communications vehicles to help his clients tell their stories. Brian’s enthusiasm for technology and its influence on how people communicate drives him to stay on top of emerging trends. In addition to his digital presence, Brian connects with others as a Professional Member of the Social Media Club.
Brian earned a B.S. in public relations from San Jose State University. While at SJSU, he also completed a variety of science and engineering courses. His PR work includes experience in the technology, consumer, and non-profit industries.
Brian also shares news and insights at brianremmel.com.
Stephanie Schlegel
schlegelsteph[at]yahoo[dot]com
@schlegelsteph
Stephanie Schlegel blogs about technology and the Internet for bub.blicio.us. Being born and raised in San Francisco and immersed in the tech scene has led to her love of technology and the Web, especially the iPhone, iPhone apps and anything Apple related. Stephanie loves discovering new tools and apps that make life a little easier to manage and organize. In addition to blogging for bub.blicio.us, she works full-time Practice Fusion, an Electronic Medical Records start-up in San Francisco. Stephanie is a graduate of the University of San Francisco with a degree in Psychology.
Julie Blaustein
julierb[at]gmail[dot]com
@julierb
Julie Blaustein has been a contributor to Bub.blicio.us since its founding as both a blogger and photographer. She also has over 10 years of experience in the Digital Media space with a specialty working with publisher sites and a proven ability to execute digital media partnerships/sales through business development. She also does event/portrait photography.
Krystyl Baldwin
@krystyl
Krystyl is the newest addition to the Bub.blicio.us contributors. Krystyl has helped plan events in and around the bay area since her move here in 2005. With a background in Marketing and working with Brian Solis as his Booking Manager, she’s always looking for the newest and latest web 2.0 project to work on. Follow her on Twitter @krystyl
Mira Torres
torresmira [at] yahoo[dot]com
@miratorres
Beauty and fashion always come first for San Francisco-based freelance writer, Mira Torres, a syndicated columnist and contributor for online publications. Her passion is to bring you the latest news and information on local events, reviews of the finest beauty products, and more! For further information, e-mail your questions to torresmira [at] yahoo.com, follow her on twitter at @miratorres, and check out her personal blog at www.thebeautybohemian.com