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InterDev and Security in a Modern World
Join Us Wednesday for Episode 2!
Join Make A Difference Radio on Wednesday December 7th. We’ll be speaking with Chataun Denis from Grant Source about revenue generation strategies to support sustainability in nonprofits.
Grant Source is focused on serving the consulting needs of small to medium sized nonprofit organizations. Since 2007, Chataun has helped to successfully raise more than $4 million dollars in grant funding for clients.
If your nonprofit organization is interested in being on Make A Difference Radio contact, Patrick Duffy at (404) 492-7972.
An Interview with Peter Weedfald, President Gen One Ventures, with BrandMoney hosts Pete Canalichio and Bill Jachthuber
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In this episode of Brand Money, Bill Jachthuber and Pete Canalichio interview Peter Weedfald, President of Gen One Ventures. Peter discusses his vision of Dieoneer and Pioneers in Brands and Brand Licensing. Peter’s wealth of brand building experience evokes discussion of Samsung, Circuit City, Apple and Nike. Pete and Bill discuss with Peter how Brand Licensing can accelerate U.S. Brands to a Global platform and how China has already entered this arena.
Peter who works directly for GE Trademark & Licensing provides lead support for global sales, business development, marketing, advertising, internet tools and substrates, channels and operational leadership.
Prior to his current role Peter was President for a GE joint venture he helped develop and mature between GE (General Electric) and Tatung. GE | General Displays and Technologies which was formed to architect, sell, market and support GE HDTV’s globally. As President, he headed all functional operational business areas of the company globally as well as all sales, marketing, advertising, creative and communications.
In 2006, Peter joined Circuit City as a section 16 Officer, SVP, Chief Marketing Officer reporting directly to the CEO. There he led and managed a team of 260 overseeing all brand management, advertising, creative, marketing, communications, in-store environment, research, PR, all digital assets and Circuit City.com e-marketing.
Peter served as SVP Sales & Marketing for Samsung Electronics overseeing all business operations and as CMO for Samsung North America from 2001 through 2006. He led all consumer electronics, home appliances and corporate operations in an organization of 5,500 team members.
Prior to joining Samsung in 2001, Peter held various executive positions with ViewSonic Corporation, a global provider of advanced display technology from 1998 to 2000 including SVP of global marketing & EVP, GMM of Internet Appliances. Prior to joining ViewSonic in 1998, he served for ten years in executive publishing positions at Ziff-Davis Publishing including VP, Publisher & Network Director on magazines and web sites: PC Magazine, Computer Shopper, Windows Sources, MacUser and PC Week. Ziff Davis Publishing is a leading integrated media company serving the technology and videogame markets.
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December 6th – Creating Your Unique Business Card or Tips Book
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The interviewer/host becomes the interviewee as WHWN’s permanent guest host, Vanessa Lowry, interviews regular WHWN host, Dr. Tim Morrison. In October, Tim released his newest book Basic Writing Tips for Emerging Writers: A Manual to Help You Focus and to Improve Your Writing from the Start. Vanessa created the cover design and layout for the book. Dr. Tim markets the book as a prototype for other businesses and calls it Your Unique Business Card. Learn what goes into creating a “tips book” and how it can be a valuable marketing tool for you and/or for your business. And maybe . . . Vanessa might toss out some questions to provide our listeners with an opportunity to learn more about Tim as a writer and entrepreneur.
The X Factor: “Pay attention.” – Ron Pecora
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Ron Pecora, Senior VP Marketing of Waste Pro USA, encourages us to surround ourselves with people smarter than us and pay close attention. Be persistent, versatile & meticulous. It’s easy to come up with plans and ideas. What makes the difference is the ability to execute them.
Ron Pecora, Senior VP Marketing of Waste Pro USA, shares the secrets behind Waste Pro’s success
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Ron Pecora has more than 35 years of professional experience in marketing management, relationship marketing, public relations, advertising, and community engagement. At Waste Pro, he manages corporate-wide internal and external communications, advertising, sponsorships, internet sales, collateral literature development, and business development programs.
Prior to joining Waste Pro, Ron owned a marketing communications (advertising and public relations) company for twenty years and, early in his career was the marketing director for a consulting engineering firm with fifty offices throughout the Southeast. He has been active in the Central Florida community chairing the boards of many social service organizations and served as a Commissioner of the Orlando Housing Authority.
Ron is a 1968 graduate of the University of Florida, College of Journalism and served as an information spokesperson in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War era.
Waste Pro is a corporation headquartered in Longwood, Florida. It is one of this country’s fastest growing solid waste collection, recycling, processing, and disposal companies, managed by the southeastern United States’ most experienced team of waste professionals.
In the summer of 2008 Waste Pro acquired American Recycling with operations in Atlanta, Georgia and Birmingham, Alabama. Contingent with this acquisition Waste Pro was awarded a long term contract for the Atlanta Hartsfield airport for all of its recycling and waste collection. As Waste Pro has grown and evolved, it has pro-actively entered the GREEN age by purchasing environmentally conscious vehicles to help reduce the carbon footprint, creating LEED certified pick up for our customers, and powering our facilities with solar collectors. In 2011, Waste Pro announced the transition of our diesel powered fleet to natural gas with and investment of $100 million.
Today, Waste Pro offers services from 75 locations in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina, Louisiana and Mississippi. Waste Pro holds 115 exclusive City and County franchises and is currently contracted to provide solid waste and recycling services to over 1.5 million residential customers and over 35,000 businesses.
Join Ron Pecora on Inside the Winner’s Circle as he discusses Waste Pro’s humble beginnings & its commitment to giving the best people, the best equipment & the best service.
Episode 1: HOPE Atlanta
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Make A Difference Radio host Derek Van Dam talks about the changing face of homelessness with Ed Powers and Jeff Al-Mashat from HOPE Atlanta.
Our guests talk about the successes they are helping to achieve in the never ending battle to combat and prevent homelessness. Since 1900, HOPE Atlanta has assisted more than one million individuals facing the crisis of homelessness in the city of Atlanta. Through a safety net of services, HOPE Atlanta is impacting a broad range of the homeless population.
Tune in to listen how you can contribute to their valiant efforts and help to make a difference everyday! And be sure to check out their website to learn more about getting involved.
The X Factor: “Network people together. Exchange weaknesses & strengths.” – Isha Edwards
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Isha Edwards, founder of EPiC Measures LLC, talks about empowerment. Effectively analyze your strengths and weaknesses and surround yourself with people who can help you overcome your weaknesses at the same time learn from your strengths.
The Business of Branding with Isha Edwards, founder of EPiC Measures LLC
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Isha Edwards is an idea catalyst for individuals and organizations across 12 industries including music, media, fashion, film, academia, professional services, nonprofit, and small business administration. Through EPiC Measures, Isha provides brand-driven marketing consulting and business development services. Her skills and experience in business management, business education, and marketing communications enables her to implement a practical, comprehensive approach to establishing, operating, and growing a business.
Branding is an essential part of marketing a good or service and even a person. Long before becoming a household name was the “in” thing to aspire to, companies took pride in their products, stellar customer service was a vital part of the brand experience and so were value-added incentives. Today’s economic malaise has led to a series of shortcuts for product brands—all in the name of savings and continued profits. People brands are now more popular than product brands yet struggle to maintain the key ingredient required to market effectively. What is the business of branding? Join Isha on Inside the Winner’s Circle to find out!
