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Monetizing Social Media
Ryan Deutsch
Vice President of Emerging Media
Kristin Hersant
Director of Corporate Marketing
Jim Calhoun
Chief Social Strategist
An industry thought leader and pioneer of viral and social media marketing solutions, Jim has built his career helping major companies build their brands and bottom line through word-of-mouth marketing. As chief social strategist at StrongMail, Jim leverages his extensive background and expertise to further enhance the effectiveness of StrongMail’s products and services.
Prior to StrongMail, Jim Calhoun co-founded PopularMedia, where he served as chief executive officer from its inception in 2003 and was responsible for guiding the company’s strategy, growth, operations and customer satisfaction. A true Silicon Valley veteran, Jim has helped a broad range of businesses grow through technology and marketing—from startups such as Glam Media, Inc. to global leaders such as HP and IBM. Prior to founding PopularMedia, Jim founded CustomerClick LLC, a privately held direct marketing services firm based in San Francisco. Previously, Jim served as vice president of Products at NetObjects, Inc. Jim is a former reviews editor at CNET and holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri.