# MediaGrowth

> Resources for B2B Media Leaders


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- [Netline](https://mediagrowth.com/netline/): NetLine is a leader at helping B2B publishers drive incremental revenues, accelerate audience capture, and reduce technology costs via its no-cost Publisher Platform. NetLine's technology ensures accurate lead capture and qualification, allowing publishers to collect valuable 1st party audience data. Additionally, publishers can access detailed analytics and reporting to measure campaign performance, optimize content strategies, and maximize ROI. With NetLine, publishers can amplify their content's exposure, drive engagement, and ultimately drive revenue growth.
- [Kate Hand](https://mediagrowth.com/kate-hand/): Kate Hand is a B-to-B media strategist with expertise in web development strategy, publishing, project management, AI, SEO, and process optimization.  As part of Gardner Business Media's executive team, she leads a talented programming team to conceive and develop best-in-class tools, including DASH, Gardner's proprietary content management system, and more recently, GROW Performance, a customer-facing marketing analytics platform.
- [Omeda](https://mediagrowth.com/omeda/): Explore all of the advantages that come with Omeda’s complete, end-to-end audience management solution. Activate your audience with Omeda’s email marketing automation and customer data platform. Engage your customers with your brand and content on multiple channels – whether they be email, print, web, mobile or events – and the CDP is at the center of it all. Omeda is an enterprise solution in the MarTech space that brings together disparate first party data to drive revenue for its client base of over 900 brands. Get started now & simplify your MarTech stack with Omeda.
- [ePublishing](https://mediagrowth.com/epublishing/): ePublishing is the AI-enabled modern media tech stack engineered to drive revenue and operational efficiency. We unify your content, AI, audience data, and commerce into a single ecosystem – eliminating data silos and driving engagement.From Continuum’s workflow, high-margin directories and events to AI Engagement (Ask My Brand), audit-proof subscription management (Multipub), and seamless digital-to-print workflows (Duet), we provide a comprehensive platform to monetize every reader interaction. Empower your business with a data-first platform that turns engagement into measurable profit.
- [Greg Watt](https://mediagrowth.com/greg-watt/): Greg Watt is President & Chief Executive Officer and Agrifood Group Publisher for WATT Global Media where he directs the company strategic vision, corporate culture, business growth, and acquisitions.
- [Rogelio Escalona](https://mediagrowth.com/rogelio-escalona/): Rogelio is the Director of Strategic Business Development at Reuters, a Thomson Reuters business. Before this, Rogelio served as Director of Planning and Special Projects, acting as “Chief of Staff” and overseeing operations for the Reuters Leadership Team. Additionally, Rogelio is currently a Board Director for Imagn Images LLC, the nation's largest sports-image wire service, and a leading provider of original editorial photography.
- [James Zilenziger](https://mediagrowth.com/james-zilenziger/): James Zilenziger is the Chief Operating Officer at Rodman Media, a family-owned B2B media company based in Montvale, New Jersey, overseeing 10 industry-leading brands across multiple markets.
- [Kim Overstreet](https://mediagrowth.com/kim-overstreet/): Kim Overstreet is a research-driven content leader with more than a decade of experience in B2B media. As Director of Content at PMMI Media Group, she oversees editorial strategy, event programming, and brand oversight across five media brands: Packaging World, Healthcare Packaging, ProFood World, OEM Magazine, and Mundo Expo Pack.
- [Jill McDermott](https://mediagrowth.com/jill-mcdermott/): Jill McDermott is CEO and GM of Trade Press Media Group, a U.S. subsidiary of Forum Media Group seated in Munich, Germany, with B2B and B2C publishing businesses in seventeen countries across the globe.  
- [Michael McKinney](https://mediagrowth.com/michael-mckinney/): Michael serves as Vice President of Digital Product for BridgeTower Media. He is responsible for leading digital product strategy, development, and operations with a focus on building solutions that provide exceptional audience and advertiser value. Michael leads Digital Product, Digital Operations, Digital Ad Operations, and IT functions.
- [Lisa Malikow](https://mediagrowth.com/lisa-malikow/): Lisa Malikow is the Senior Vice President Restaurant Show, for Informa Connect and has close to 25 years in exhibitions management experience. In this role she is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show®, the largest annual gathering of restaurant, foodservice, and lodging professionals in the world, which draws from all 50 states and 112+ countries each May to Chicago, Illinois.
- [Joe Pramberger](https://mediagrowth.com/joe-pramberger/): Joe Pramberger is President of SAE Media Group (SMG), where he leads the strategic growth of the company’s global media portfolio. In this role, he drives expansion into new markets and ensures SMG remains a leading voice in the technical publishing and events spaces. His role recently expanded to oversee the publications and conference businesses for parent organization SAE International, the premier association for the mobility industry.
- [Tim Fixmer](https://mediagrowth.com/tim-fixmer/): President & Chief Executive Officer
- [Michael McKinney, Vice President of Digital Product for BridgeTower Media](https://mediagrowth.com/michael-mckinney-vice-president-of-digital-product-for-bridgetower-media/): https://mediagrowth.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Michael-McKinney-podcast.mp4
- [Magazine Coalition](https://mediagrowth.com/magazine-collation/): A critical window of opportunity is now open for publishers to maximize their financial recovery. The mechanics of copyright litigation create a two-tiered system of recovery that heavily favors early action. As a founding plaintiff with TMC, you are positioned to pursue the highest possible statutory damages for willful infringement—awards that can reach up to $150,000 for each copyrighted work  The Magazine Coalition offers you a strategic partnership. By joining forces with other publishers through TMC, you can:  · Increase the visibility and licensing potential of your content in the AI market.  · Ensure your copyrights are more effectively enforced against unauthorized use.  · Benefit from collective bargaining power, leading to better financial returns.
- [WebinarNet](https://mediagrowth.com/webinarnet/): Most webinars still look like generic slide shows from 10-years ago. Heavy on content, light on experience. But today’s audiences and sponsors expect more. Webinar.net helps publishers and marketers in two key areas. First, our platform transforms webinars into modern, branded experiences that make your brand stand out and deliver stronger results. Second, we eliminate the heavy lift of legacy tools by automating setup, live-day management, recordings, and reporting — cutting the time and effort of producing webinars in half.
- [Alcover, Angelique](https://mediagrowth.com/alcover-angelique/): Senior Group Sales Director, 
- [Hudson, Amy](https://mediagrowth.com/hudson-amy-2/): Digital Media & Sr. Communication Specialist
- [Simmons, Darryl](https://mediagrowth.com/simmons-darryl/): Owner
- [Walsh, Michael](https://mediagrowth.com/walsh-michael/): Publisher    
- [Hudson, Amy](https://mediagrowth.com/hudson-amy/): Digital Media & Sr. Communication Specialist
- [Hamburger, John](https://mediagrowth.com/hamburger-john/): President
- [Austerman, Shane](https://mediagrowth.com/austerman-shane/): COO  
- [Mitchell, Michelle](https://mediagrowth.com/mitchell-michelle/): VP Marketing  
- [Reinebach, Adam](https://mediagrowth.com/reinebach-adam/): Chief Operating Officer
- [Simakis, Michelle](https://mediagrowth.com/simakis-michelle/): Publisher
- [Syz, David](https://mediagrowth.com/syz-david/): Publisher
- [Dorsch, Jodi](https://mediagrowth.com/dorsch-jodi/): Publisher
- [Keefe, Jim](https://mediagrowth.com/keefe-jim/): Executive Vice President
- [Foster, Chris](https://mediagrowth.com/foster-chris/): Chief Executive Officer
- [Escalona, Rogelio](https://mediagrowth.com/escalona-rogelio/): Director Business Development and Strategy
- [Tolles, Eric](https://mediagrowth.com/tolles-eric/): Managing Director/Board Member
- [Coene, Susan](https://mediagrowth.com/coene-susan/): President, Co-Owner
- [Coene, Ted](https://mediagrowth.com/coene-ted/): President, Co-Owner
- [Spink, Ron](https://mediagrowth.com/ron-spink-2/): CEO
- [Cole, Jessica](https://mediagrowth.com/cole-jessica/): President and CEO
- [Asselta, Deniss](https://mediagrowth.com/deniss-asselta/): Head of Financial Advertising Sales
- [Wilmott, Andy](https://mediagrowth.com/wilmott-andy/): Vice President, Editorial
- [Building World Class Content and Advertising ROI Using Data Intelligence and Omnichannel Platforms](https://mediagrowth.com/building-world-class-content-and-advertising-roi-using-data-intelligence-and-omnichannel/): Video presentation.
- [Hillary, Freeley](https://mediagrowth.com/hillary-freeley-2/): VP Digital
- [Collin, Sutherland](https://mediagrowth.com/collin-sutherland/): CEO
- [Paonessa, Lisa](https://mediagrowth.com/paonessa-lisa/): General Manager
- [Braakman, Matthijs](https://mediagrowth.com/braakman-matthijs/): CEO
- [Weltin, Dan](https://mediagrowth.com/weltin-dan/): Chief Editor
- [Collins, Charlie](https://mediagrowth.com/collins-charlie/): Director of Marketing, Facilities and Cleaning
- [Vega, Laurie](https://mediagrowth.com/vega-laurie/): Group Publisher, Facilities and Cleaning
- [Summerfield, Melissa](https://mediagrowth.com/summerfield-melissa/): Managing Director & VP Sales
- [Satchell, Emma](https://mediagrowth.com/satchell-emma/): Digital Lead
- [Newcorn, Dave](https://mediagrowth.com/newcorn-dave/): President
- [Necessary, Dave](https://mediagrowth.com/necessary-dave/): EVP Product
- [Bradshaw, Stacy](https://mediagrowth.com/bradshaw-stacy/): VP Technology
- [Carlson, Josh](https://mediagrowth.com/carlson-josh/): COO
- [Morgan, Jack](https://mediagrowth.com/morgan-jack/): Senior Editor
- [Cardoso, Rafael](https://mediagrowth.com/cardoso-rafael/): President
- [Darling, Diana](https://mediagrowth.com/darling-diana/): President
- [McDermott, Jill](https://mediagrowth.com/mcdermott-jill/): CEO
- [Tunstall, Heather](https://mediagrowth.com/heather-tunstall/): Chief Content Officer
- [Davis, Eric](https://mediagrowth.com/eric-davis/): Chief Commercial Officer
- [Sampson, Will](https://mediagrowth.com/will-sampson-2/): Director of Content
- [Daniel, Paul](https://mediagrowth.com/paul-daniel/): Director of Audience
- [Carr, Judi](https://mediagrowth.com/judi-carr-3/): Chief Financial Officer
- [Lavelle, Cathleen (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/cathleen-lavelle-spkr/): Vice President, Media Sales
- [Fiala, Sabra (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/sabra-fiala-speaker/): Associate Vice President
- [Woods, Jennifer (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/woods-jennifer-speaker/): Vice President
- [James, Rhiannon (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/rhiannon-james-spkr/): Group President
- [Bearly, Eric](https://mediagrowth.com/eric-bearly-2/): Principal
- [Burns, Jamie](https://mediagrowth.com/jamie-burns/): Vice President HR & Operations
- [Piech, Ken](https://mediagrowth.com/ken-piech/): Executive Vice President
- [Pease, Trevor](https://mediagrowth.com/trevor-pease-2/): Chief Operating Officer
- [Friedman, Randall (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/randall-friedman-spkr/): President & Chief Operating Officer
- [Almendarez, Sandy (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/sandy-almendarezspk/): Vice President, Content
- [Royall, John (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/john-royall-speaker/): President & Chief Executive Officer
- [Honicker, Mara](https://mediagrowth.com/mara-honicker/): Chief Executive Officer & Publisher
- [Fink, Dan (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/fink-dan-speaker/): US Managing Director
- [Haefliger, Natalie](https://mediagrowth.com/natalie-haefliger/): Vice President, Finance
- [Hoper, Mark](https://mediagrowth.com/mark-hoper-2/): Senior Vice President, Media
- [Hanrahan, April](https://mediagrowth.com/hanrahan-april/): Director, Audience Development
- [Flando, Andrew](https://mediagrowth.com/flando-andrew/): Vice President, Publishing & Evts
- [Robinett, Cathilea (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/cathilea-robinett-spkr/): Chief Executive Officer
- [Andrews, Paul (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/paul-andrews-speaker/): Chief Revenue Officer
- [Gatti, Paul](https://mediagrowth.com/paul-gatti/): Chief Executive Officer
- [Swaim, Caroline](https://mediagrowth.com/swaim-caroline/): Marketing Director
- [Zadeits, Bill](https://mediagrowth.com/bill-zadeits-2/): President
- [Dunlap, Amanda](https://mediagrowth.com/dunlap-amanda/): Executive Vice President, Events
- [McKinney, Michael](https://mediagrowth.com/michael-mckinney-25/): Vice President of Digital Product
- [Atwood, Katie](https://mediagrowth.com/katie-atwood-2/): Chief Operating Officer
- [Cole, Jessica (Speaker)](https://mediagrowth.com/jessica-cole-speaker/): President & Chief Executive Officer
- [Chapman, Peter A.](https://mediagrowth.com/peter-a-chapman/): Chief Executive Officer
- [Labrie, Danielle](https://mediagrowth.com/danielle-labrie/): Group Publisher
- [Jamieson, Scott](https://mediagrowth.com/scott-jamieson-2/): Chief Executive Officer
- [Beswick, Anne](https://mediagrowth.com/beswick-anne/): Group Publisher
- [Bertholet, Michelle](https://mediagrowth.com/michelle-bertholet/): Group Publisher
- [Self-Disruption and Radical Innovation, A Research-Driven Approach](https://mediagrowth.com/self-disruption-and-radical-innovation-a-research-driven-approach-2/): Ron Spink, Chief Executive Officer, IRON MARKETS Ron joined AC Business Media (now IRON MARKETS) as Chief Executive Officer in the Summer of 2021 and quickly led his team in an analysis of the company’s place in a media world shaped by multiple disruptive influences.  They focused on questions like, “What is our true business?”  “What do we mean to our clients and audience base?”  How might we be disrupted by 3rd-party intermediaries moving into our markets?”  “Are we helping our clients to invest their advertising budgets effectively (with us) as they communicate through a TOTAL buyer’s journey?” The team […]
- [Hum](https://mediagrowth.com/hum/): Gain the deepest understanding of every reader in your audience, every piece of content, and every organization you interact with. Hum is a next-generation CDP with frontier AI capabilities to align deep customer insights with topical and contextual content knowledge. Maximize the data and intelligence gathered as each individual interacts with your content, and deliver personalized experiences and content strategies that drive sustainable growth.
- [Cathilea Robinett](https://mediagrowth.com/cathilea-robinett/): Cathilea is Chief Executive Officer of e.Republic, where she oversees operations for the company’s award-winning media platforms: Governing, Government Technology and Emergency Management. Cathilea also oversees e.Republic’s websites, conferences and events, and its national research and advisory groups: the Center for Digital Government, the Center for Digital Education and the Governing Institute.
- [Energizing Events, Event Ecosystem Strength](https://mediagrowth.com/energizing-events-event-ecosystem-strength/): Jason Young, CEO, Northstar PART 1 Northstar Travel Group is a leading provider of information and experiences for the diverse travel industry, with digital, event and print formats that align with the objectives and needs of professionals in the diverse travel industry space, and the suppliers that target them. In a recent MediaGrowth Excellorator interview, Jason shared some of Northstar’s thinking on creating high-return event experiences.  In this Perspectives (Part 1) we’ll highlight his thoughts on events in general.  Then, in the next Perspectives (Part 2) we’ll outline what he said about the interplay of events and digital. There is […]
- [DEI, It’s More than a Diverse Workforce](https://mediagrowth.com/dei-its-more-than-a-diverse-workforce/): Christine Shaw, CEO Naylor Association. Solutions Christine has led two successful businesses as CEO, served in executive leadership positions in companies known for employee diversity, and regularly conducts a podcast that supports women in their careers.  During a recent MediaGrowth Excellorator presentation, she shared how DEI policies and programs strengthen companies’ reputations and make them more successful by encouraging the representation and participation of often marginalized people.  Here is some of what she said.  The goal of DEI is not merely to recruit a more diverse workforce, but to implement procedures to ensure that all employees are heard and feel […]
- [Audience is the Product](https://mediagrowth.com/audience-is-the-product/): Richer First Party Data, Alexi Khajavi, Questex In his MediaGrowth Executive Summit presentation, First Party Data; Audience is the Product, Alexi shared that, over the past four years, Questex has gone from selling banners and booths to profiting from the value of the richer profiles and data sets it builds around its customers and audiences.  He expanded on the following conclusions that led the company to redesign its strategy, structure and culture: Audience is central to Questex’s DNA.  Audience data is the core value of what the company offers. Audience development is not the task of one department.  Everyone is […]
- [Total Engagement in Events](https://mediagrowth.com/total-engagement-in-events/): June Griffin, President, Endeavor Business Media Presenting at MediaGrowth Executive Summit 2024, Endeavor Business Media President June Griffin, shared research findings and case studies related to the 45 events the company produces each year (totaling 17% of EBM’s revenue).  The following are some of the creative practices, marketing methods and revenue results she mentioned. Endeavor’s post-event surveys reveal that: 84% of attendees say content is a key attendance driver. 45% plan to increase their investment in event participation. 60% plan to attend 1 to 3 industry-related events during the year. 50% of event attendees are “Next Generation Event Goers” (NGEGs) […]
- [Adapting B2B Media to Gen AI’s Dynamic Terrain](https://mediagrowth.com/self-disruption-and-radical-innovation-a-research-driven-approach/): Brian Stoller, CMO, Foundry, an IDG Company In his keynote presentation at MediaGrowth Executive Summit 2024, Brian Stoller outlined findings from the company’s research on AI adoption, including what business leaders are optimistic about as well as where they’re exercising caution. Brian started off with a warning that those who don’t embrace this technology and take the time to teach AI skills to editorial, writing, and content creation teams risk getting left behind fast.  But he reminded us that as we scramble to adopt this transformative technology, we must prepare for its long-term impact.  How AI technology will affect marketing, […]

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- [Skills for Success – The Sales Ascent](https://mediagrowth.com/the-sales-ascent-skills-for-success/): Skills for Success The Sales Ascent MODULE/WEEK 1 The Ascent Introduction Key Accounts to Focus On Partnership Selling Principles MODULE/WEEK 2 Preparation The Knowledge You Need Information Resources Becoming an Expert MODULE/WEEK 3 Accessing All Decision Makers and Influencers Gaining Access to the Top Voice Mail and E-mail that offer Benefits Maintaining Access MODULE/WEEK 4 Asking the Essential Questions Stimulating Prospect Interest Tools for Uncovering Challenges Finding the Ways Around Resistance MODULE/WEEK 5 Active Listening Priceless Benefits of Active Listening Getting the Real Message Twelve Active Listening Practices MODULE/WEEK 6 Think Features, Talk Benefits Uncovering Felt Needs Selling with the […]
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- [MediaGrowth Training](https://mediagrowth.com/services/mediagrowth-training/): MediaGrowth Training One-on-One Coaching Partnership Selling University produces results. Three courses cover the range of issues that publishers, sales managers and salespeople face in today’s challenging sales climate. Participants: Choose their own key accounts to focus on during the course. Follow a tailored program of skills-study and application. Apply proven principles directly to their real-life situations. Absorb and apply principles over an extended period. Are encouraged by personal direction and trainer feedback. Are guided by a weekly follow-up and accountability system. Concentrate on the specific skills that management select. Don’t lose selling time in the field during training. The Courses […]
- [MediaGrowth Councils](https://mediagrowth.com/services/mediagrowth-councils/): MediaGrowth Councils “The MediaGrowth Council meets an important and previously unfulfilled need for executives. Having the opportunity to discuss our business challenges and opportunities with peers gives us insights we can’t get anywhere else. And every time we meet, I make a list of new ideas I can try in our businesses.” — Roscoe Smith, CEO, 24/7 Media AI Councils B2B Media Leaders Connect Learn More Technology Councils Technical Leaders Connect Learn More MediaGrowth Executive Councils C-Suite & EVP Leaders Connect Learn More MediaGrowth Editorial Councils Senior Editorial Leaders Connect Learn More MediaGrowth Publisher / Sales VP Councils Publishers and […]
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- [Testimonials](https://mediagrowth.com/testimonials/): Testimonials What previous attendees are saying about Mediagrowth Summit MediaGrowth Summit provides an outstanding format for media executives and innovators to collaborate around best practices and next-gen ideas in the space. The content in this year’s summit was very much “on the mark” – helping media leaders pivot in the right ways for both the remainder of 2020, and positively towards what will be our most relevant opportunities in a “post-COVID” environment. Incredibly informative! Ron SpinkCEO, AC Business Media The MediaGrowth Summit helps me stay on top of trends and opportunities in BtoB news media. Great presentations from company leaders […]
- [Past Attendees of MediaGrowth Summit](https://mediagrowth.com/mgs-20-20-attendees/): Titles and Companies are what they where at the time the executive attended MediaGrowth Summit. Amy Schwandt AC Business Media Vice President of Sales & Marketing Shera Ahmad Money-Media Chief Technology Officer Steve Akins WATT Global Media EVP / Publisher, Global Petfood and Events Mark Avery Grain Journal Owner Paul Bienkowski Hospitality Design Magazine Publisher David Biggs CCI Media Digital Media Manager Sue Boehlke Informa President, Infrastructure Intelligence John Cappelletti Putman Media Chief Executive Officer Judi Carr Rodman Media Vice President Operations Julia Caruso WATT Global Media Senior Analyst of Audience Insight Eric Davis Meister Media Worldwide Publisher Clayton DeKorne […]
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- [About MediaGrowth](https://mediagrowth.com/about-mediagrowth/): About Media Growth Simonsen Sales & Marketing was established in 1991 as a sales training and management consulting company by Kathi Simonsen. In 2014 Kathi’s clients told her that there was a need for an executive conference that enabled B2B Media Innovators to have long-term success in the increasingly complex world of B2B Media. MediaGrowth Summit was born.    Executives said there was a need for Councils that provided a long-term community to enable them to grow their business so the MediaGrowth Councils were established. Non-competing executives meet to discuss their challenges and strategies for navigating the transformation that is […]
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