I live and breathe policy and communications -- and I am looking for an amazing opportunity...
My passions began in high school when I served in student council and founded a chapter of Amnesty International, wrote for my town newspaper, and was appointed to a municipal subcommittee.
In the years since, I bylined hundreds of articles in regional newspapers, and wrote and edited press releases, policy briefs, executive talking points, legislative testimonies, and blog posts.
About a decade ago, I segued from municipal newspaper reporting into state and local government management and earned a graduate degree as a Master in Public Administration. I currently sit on the Newburyport City Council in my first elected role.
I am well-versed in electronic communications and keep current with technology trends, having established a consulting firm in 2008 to share best practices and strategies of implementing social media across the enterprise. I actively promote my personal brand as a blogger and public speaker of new and emerging media.
I have a decade of experience in policy analysis and development, media relations, integrated marketing and communications, relationship building, and social media marketing. I am skilled in weaving the organizational mission with interdepartmental coalition organizing to supervise public affairs, foster constituent engagement, and increase brand awareness.
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Ignite Boston 5
Photo credit: Dave Fisher
Talking Social Media Metrics
On March 26, 2009, Andy Krzmarzick and I led a presentation at the Advanced Learning Institute's Social Media in Government conference in Washington, D.C.
In advance of the conference, we crowdsourced for data from opt-in government employees who completed an online survey.
We released the initial results during this internet radio show on May 3, 2009, hosted by Adriel Hampton.
Testimonials
From my recommendations:
"I'd highly recommend Ari to anyone who is trying to develop organizational, or professional, expertise in the use of social media.” - Jon Firger, Executive Director, Jewish Family Service of the North Shore
"Ari understands the power of social technologies to bring communities and people together whether through his blog or Twitter - or other platforms where he has developed a following.” - Julie Devoll, Senior Publicist, Harvard Business Special Publishing
“Every executive should read Ari's writing on effectively using business-related social networks, such as LinkedIn, or the financial ramifications of social networking on the job.” - Josh Fialkoff, Director of Online Marketing, Baldwin Clancy Rogan Advertising
"Ari's passion for social media and marketing and his ability to look at the factors that can contribute to it, would be a welcome addition to any organization that needs to build a marketing team comprised of the best and the brightest." - Marc Meyer, Director of Internet Marketing and E-Commerce, Emerson Direct
"Anyone who has read Ari's work on his blog knows that he can talk the talk of social media expertise. But after working with him for almost a year, I can tell you he knows a few things about walking as well. You would be hard pressed to find anyone with a better grasp of the tools, technologies, and techniques to leverage 2.0 potential." - Mark Lazen, Chief Technology Officer, Social Media Today
“Ari has been a key player in the formation of a major citizen, government, and business partnership to enhance the environmental and economic sustainability of our community in Newburyport...He's become the go-to person when people ask, "How can we use the web and social media to move this forward?" - Ron Martino, TheLongView.org
"I have gotten to know Ari as a dedicated change agent who has helped bring people together for a good cause.” - David McDougall, Sustainability Manager, Munters
Christopher Gabriel How well do you grasp the enormity of online media? Your all-encompassing tour guide should be @ariherzog.
Danny Brown If you've never checked out @ariherzog's blog before, you're definitely missing out on some wide-ranging topics
MassGovernor @ariherzog Agreed on all your points. We're working to integrate this with other ways to communicate, get feedback, get folks help, etc.
Jeff Cutler @ariherzog In case I didn't mention it, you're one of my favorite thinkers on Twitter and in the region. Maintain that for 2009, please.
MC Hammer @ariherzog You have to officially join my "Socialize Inclusive Inauguration Celebration" ....cause..You ain't shy.
MuseumModernArt @ariherzog Hi Ari, Thanks for the blog post and the head's up. I just posted a reply and hope to continue the discussion! http://tr.im/2psq
LATimes Thanks to @ariherzog for suggesting that @latimes separate its News + reader feedback/interaction streams. See @LATimesNystrom for details.
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