Resources For Media & Analysts: Story Ideas, Media Interview Scheduling, Media Spokespersons, Etc.

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Reporters and editors should call Becky Boyd at 770.642.2080, x214 or email becky [at] mediafirst.net to arrange interviews with a spokesperson or spokespersons. On deadline, call 404.421.8497.

MediaFirst serves the needs of the media, first. Resources include: breaking news, story ideas, spokespersons, bylined articles, market statistics, survey results, thought leadership, and clear explanations of the business and technological factors behind today's issues.

Get expert comment on:

  • Telecom, computing, and new media
  • Hardware, software, services
  • Optimization, supply chain, and logistics
  • Alliance execution, customer service levels, and quality
  • IT: software, services, and info security
  • Thought-provoking, successful business leaders
  • Winning business models, technologies, and leadership skills 

Spokespersons for the media and analysts, listed below.

Jorgen Brahm, Senior VP, Clean Air America, Inc.

Clean Air America, Inc. is the leading innovator of modern air filtration technology that protects workers, equipment, and the environment. Jorgen can speak on issues of industrial training, manufacturing automation, workplace safety, and technology advancements in the removal of air contaminants from industrial environments. Clean Air customers range from high school welding training to the largest, automated manufacturing plants.

Jeff Karrenbauer, President and co-founder INSIGHT, Inc.

Jeff is an expert, technology executive in optimization, modeling, and analysis of supply chains for top, global firms. Insight powers 40% of the Fortune 50 to profitability and customer satisfaction.

Jim Caruso, Chair/CEO of MediaFirst

MediaFirst is a boutique tech PR firm. The firm serves clients around Atlanta and worldwide. Jim is a confluence of engineering and international business and brings a clear view of trends in the business of technology.

Fred Lizza, CEO of Optiant, Inc.

Optiant helps Global 2000 companies optimize their bottom-line performance by creating responsive and resilient supply chains. As the leading provider of inventory planning and optimization solutions, Optiant's solutions optimally balance resources, total costs, and customer service across the supply chain to deliver greater profitability, increased customer satisfaction, more efficient use of capital, and a resilient supply chain that fully handles uncertainty in supply and demand.

Karen Myers, COO, CFO, and a director Insight, Inc.

Insight powers strategic supply chain planning for the Fortune 50.

Manuel Enriquez ("QuiQue") Lopez, Panorama Press Marketing

Clients of "QuiQue" are dedicated to growing their business via the web and a marketing mix that begins with strong local marketing. QuiQue has helped companies build strong local presence in Atlanta, then expand nationally.

Robert Caruso, Just Happy Film

Director of commercials, film, and music video with imaginative animation.

Robert directed productions for: Clorox, Honeycomb, Nestle, Sprint, and Verizon. Collaboration with actors James Earl Jones, Will Smith, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Foxx; and sports figures, skateboarder Tony Hawk, basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, and hockey legend Wayne Gretzk.

Michael Centrella, Principal, Co-Founder, and Director Momentum Technology Partners

Previously, Mike was a co-founder, director, and former CEO, Merlot Communications. He orchestrated sale of Avidia to PairGain (now ADC)

Samson Siasia, head coach, Nigerian National team (soccer / football)

Samson is also former Under-20 coach for Nigeria Football Association (NFA). Former National Team Assistant Coach and former Head Coach of finalists at the World Youth [Under-20 (U20)] Championships in the Netherlands, July 2005. During his 11 years playing for Nigeria’s SuperEagles he became the 3rd leading scorer.SiaOne

Peter Vanderzee, president of LifeSpan Technologies LifeSpan Technologies

LifeSpan Technologies strives to provide timely and actionable information so states, counties, and other owners can safely derive the lowest life-cycle cost from their bridges and other infrastructure assets.

Frank Wingate, CEO Partner at HiTech Partners, LLC

Frank Wingate is founder, chairman, and CTO of LifeSpan Technologies LifeSpan Technologies strives to provide timely and actionable information so states, counties, and other owners can safely derive the lowest life-cycle cost from their bridges and other infrastructure assets. LifeSpan Technologies

Other Information

Heavenly Greens

Heavenly Greens installs artificial turf systems for individual homeowners, commercial properties, sports fields and government facilities. The company’s focus is offering products that are “Best of Class” from the world’s top turf manufac­turers, including FieldTurf.