Stephen Barr
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CEO & Group Publisher, SGB Media Group
Phoenix, AZ
Owner of Phoenix based SGB Media Group, LLC, a social media marketing firm specializing in developing niche social networks and building strategic alliances.
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Professional Summary
I have a formal education in Marketing Management, 20+ years experience in the residential and commercial real estate sales and appraisals, 12 years in internet marketing, website development, writing, editing and publishing, social network development with a goal of building one of the truly premium online publishing group's portfolios. I have both print and online media experience at the senior editorial level. I can rapidly build effective coalitions within narrowly defined market segments or industries to the benefit of all parties and have a long established reputation as being a "rainmaker" within the music, arts, real estate, nonprofit, political and adult entertainment communities.
Specialties:
Public relations, retailing, advertising, website & online forum development, niche social networking, blogging, email campaigns, affiliate/performance marketing, search optimization, branding and identity, site location, event production & promotion, non-profit fund raising and tasteful, responsible adult content publishing.
Personal:
Single by choice for over two decades and mostly living a solitary life. I have found that I derive the most satisfaction in my own life by assisting or guiding others to their own destinations.
Current Positions held concurrently:
Owner of Phoenix based SGB Media Group , a social media marketing firm specializing in the adult industry as well as the progressive political and nonprofit arenas. Over 25 years experience in retailing, advertising, website & online forum development, niche social networking, affiliate marketing, search optimization, branding and identity, site location, event production & promotion, non-profit fund raising.
My background includes successful careers in:
Print Media: Former Associate Editor, Photographer & Feature Writer at Bass Frontier's Magazine, Bassics Magazine & Vintage Guitar Magazine.
Commercial Real Estate: Former President & CEO of American Residential Appraisers, Manhattan Beach & Palm Springs, CA.
Current Positions:
Author & Publisher of the syndicated "Erotomania" blog and am always looking for guest bloggers. Recently moved this and other syndicated blogs from Google's Blogger platform to Posterous.
Social Media Director & Business Development Officer at the SelfSelfless network which will premier online in mid-2010. This multiple site/platform network which will be offering video, audio, and written instruction from a nationally known certified sex therapist & surrogate as well as do product testing and reviews. Join us on Facebook and subscribe to the blog on Posterous.
Social Media Director as well as Staff Writer at Fantasy Lair
Staff Writer at Technorati as well as a "Sexpert", blogger and product tester/reviewer for California Exotic Novelties.
Founder & Host at The Executive Club social network and education channel for the experienced, professional seeking mid-late career opportunities
Specialties:
Public relations, retailing, advertising, website & online forum development, niche social networking, blogging, email campaigns, affiliate/performance marketing, search optimization, branding and identity, site location, event production & promotion, non-profit fund raising and tasteful, responsible adult content publishing.
Personal:
Single by choice for over two decades and mostly living a solitary life. I have found that I derive the most satisfaction in my own life by assisting or guiding others to their own destinations.
Current Positions held concurrently:
Owner of Phoenix based SGB Media Group , a social media marketing firm specializing in the adult industry as well as the progressive political and nonprofit arenas. Over 25 years experience in retailing, advertising, website & online forum development, niche social networking, affiliate marketing, search optimization, branding and identity, site location, event production & promotion, non-profit fund raising.
My background includes successful careers in:
Print Media: Former Associate Editor, Photographer & Feature Writer at Bass Frontier's Magazine, Bassics Magazine & Vintage Guitar Magazine.
Commercial Real Estate: Former President & CEO of American Residential Appraisers, Manhattan Beach & Palm Springs, CA.
Current Positions:
Author & Publisher of the syndicated "Erotomania" blog and am always looking for guest bloggers. Recently moved this and other syndicated blogs from Google's Blogger platform to Posterous.
Social Media Director & Business Development Officer at the SelfSelfless network which will premier online in mid-2010. This multiple site/platform network which will be offering video, audio, and written instruction from a nationally known certified sex therapist & surrogate as well as do product testing and reviews. Join us on Facebook and subscribe to the blog on Posterous.
Social Media Director as well as Staff Writer at Fantasy Lair
Staff Writer at Technorati as well as a "Sexpert", blogger and product tester/reviewer for California Exotic Novelties.
Founder & Host at The Executive Club social network and education channel for the experienced, professional seeking mid-late career opportunities
Contact Info
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Phone
480-389-8810 (work mobile)
Website
Address
22817 Ventura Boulevard Suite 916
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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Woodland Hills, CA 91364
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Work/Education
Work Experience
SGB Media Group
/ CEO & Group Publisher
November 2006 -
Present
SGB Media Group is a social media marketing firm specializing in the adult industry as well as the progressive political and nonprofit arenas. Heavy experience in retailing, advertising, website & online forum development, niche social networking, affiliate marketing, search optimization, branding and identity, site location, event production & promotion, non-profit fund raising.
Mission:
To assist performers, politicians, nonprofits, small businesses and individuals with their social media marketing campaigns, fund raising, brand identity and public relations initiatives.
Products:
* Social Network Profiles & Fan Pages
* Blogs
* Niche Social Networks
* Static Websites
* Adult Pay Sites
* Portal Sites
* eCommerce
* eMail/Newsletter Campaigns
* Event Planning & Production
* Website Analytics & SEO
* Affiliate Marketing
* Strategic Alliance Management
* Business Development
Specialized Experience:
* Networking - Power Networker on over 150 Social Networks, Bookmarking and Syndicated Blogs.
* eCommerce - Ten years internet sales experience, eBay Powerseller, Amazon, CafePress, MSN. CC Bill & PayPal business partner, affiliate marketing and proprietary shopping cart administration.
* Social Network Development - Early developer of social networks, discussion forums, Usenet groups and BBS chatrooms.
* Blogging - 7-10 Years experienced blogger with over 20 blogs on mixed major platforms in syndication.
* Packet Aggregation - Early adopter of this journalistic style which is the process of joining multiple packets together into a single transmission unit, in order to reduce the overhead associated with each transmission.
* Strategic Alliance Building - Experienced in propogating formal relationships between two or more parties to pursue a set of agreed upon goals or to meet a critical business need.
* Event Planning & Production - Experienced event planner and producer of specialty events such as trade shows, seminars, concerts, educational events, awards shows, and political fund raisers.
* Media Relations - Experienced media relations work with broadcast, print and digital media broadcasters and publishers. Press release writing, editing and distribution along multiple channels. Crisis and reputation management.
Mission:
To assist performers, politicians, nonprofits, small businesses and individuals with their social media marketing campaigns, fund raising, brand identity and public relations initiatives.
Products:
* Social Network Profiles & Fan Pages
* Blogs
* Niche Social Networks
* Static Websites
* Adult Pay Sites
* Portal Sites
* eCommerce
* eMail/Newsletter Campaigns
* Event Planning & Production
* Website Analytics & SEO
* Affiliate Marketing
* Strategic Alliance Management
* Business Development
Specialized Experience:
* Networking - Power Networker on over 150 Social Networks, Bookmarking and Syndicated Blogs.
* eCommerce - Ten years internet sales experience, eBay Powerseller, Amazon, CafePress, MSN. CC Bill & PayPal business partner, affiliate marketing and proprietary shopping cart administration.
* Social Network Development - Early developer of social networks, discussion forums, Usenet groups and BBS chatrooms.
* Blogging - 7-10 Years experienced blogger with over 20 blogs on mixed major platforms in syndication.
* Packet Aggregation - Early adopter of this journalistic style which is the process of joining multiple packets together into a single transmission unit, in order to reduce the overhead associated with each transmission.
* Strategic Alliance Building - Experienced in propogating formal relationships between two or more parties to pursue a set of agreed upon goals or to meet a critical business need.
* Event Planning & Production - Experienced event planner and producer of specialty events such as trade shows, seminars, concerts, educational events, awards shows, and political fund raisers.
* Media Relations - Experienced media relations work with broadcast, print and digital media broadcasters and publishers. Press release writing, editing and distribution along multiple channels. Crisis and reputation management.
The Prowess Group
/ Partner & Social Media Director
March 2010 -
Present
An assemblage of partners with proven backgrounds in their related specialties & fields working in unison to form the apex of performance based e-commerce solutions to their clients.
talentPOD LLC
/ Chief Business Development Officer
July 2010 -
September 2010
talentPOD is a social media marketing company that specializes in the development and ongoing administration of proprietary social networks for the nonprofit and community focused organization sectors utilizing the full capacity of cutting edge, emerging technologies benefiting local, state, national and international communities. Social relevance and impact are the cornerstones of our inspiration. Through skillful use of emerging technologies within the social media and public relations industries we hope to assist the nonprofit and other community welfare organizations develop and deliver their message to their targeted constituencies in a manor consistent with the current industry standards and best practices for the greater welfare and enrichment of the communities they serve. Proprietary social network development and administration and public relations services for the nonprofit and community services focused sectors.
SelfSelfless
/ Social Media Director
January 2010 -
September 2010
Self Selfless is a channel designed to help you and your loved one enjoy a deeper level of intimacy through sexual exploration and the increased awareness, ability, and communication that sexual exploration offers. Our desire is to present you with sexual instruction and information in a respectful, sensitive, and serious manner. Think of SelfSelfless™ as your virtual sex therapist, where your questions and concerns will be addressed with the privacy and understanding you expect and deserve.
Center for Progressive Leadership
/ Fellow
January 2009 -
September 2009
Progressive political training organization.
Education
AA, Marketing, 1981
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