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Alan Bergstein has been involved with countless website migration efforts, most recently doing so as a consultant to Internet publishers and marketers large and small. And prior to that as a senior media executive with more than 25 years of successful experience and significant accomplishments at several of the publishing industry’s foremost companies, including IDG, CMP, Crain Communications and Reed Elsevier/Cahners. Much of his time over the last ten years has been focused on transforming traditional publications from their total reliance on print ad revenue into a more diversified portfolio business model, emphasizing online and other electronic media including Web sites, digital magazines, eNewsletters and Webcasts. He also helps small businesses and individuals in their efforts to enhance their revenue stream by webifying their operations and marketing. Alan recently earned a Masters Degree in Internet Marketing from Full Sail University. He also has a bachelor of science degree in communications, with majors in advertising and marketing, from Boston University and has studied at the Columbia University Graduate School of Business and has been a speaker at a number of industry events.

Tim L. Tobeck Vice President & Publishing Director Vance Publishing Corporation

“Alan worked with me at Energy Central as Vice President of Digital Media. My role as Senior VP was to manage all products: print, digital, events and research for the Marketing Service Group. Alan is extremely knowledgable about the most current and most effective digital trends….what’s working and what is hype. He also has an…

Cris Goldsmith

“Alan was instrumental in helping us translate our business vision into a successful online retail business. His ability to work with us at both the strategic and tactical level enabled us to circumvent many of the problems we would have otherwise encountered working with online media. His marketing input was excellent. He was also someone…

DrRKG

“Alan Bergstein is one of those rare individuals who is both extremely technologically savvy and highly communicative in person and on the web. Alan was the mastermind behind my website DrRKG.com. He consistently kept me focused on the most critical goals and tasks that needed to be accomplished. Alan truly gets what it takes to…

Eliot Weinman, President, Events & Publishing Division, Yankee Group

“I have worked with Alan on several major collaborative media partnerships over the the past several years. I have been impressed by Alan’s overall leadership abilities including his deep industry knowledge of publishing, his ability to lead teams and top efforts to create win-win and long lasting business relationships. I strongly recommend Alan.” -Eliot Weinman,…

Jeff Edman, President and CEO PC World Communications

“I’ve known him almost 20 years and can tell you he’s a real good guy and a very effective salesman and sales manager.” — Jeff Edman, President and CEO PC World Communications

Cary Benjamin, TR Productions

“I have had the pleasure of working with Alan Bergstein in a variety of situations. Each experience has been extremely positive. Alan embraces new technology and has a very quick grasp of software / hardware and their respective capabilities. He creatively links cutting-edge technology with business needs, and creates an environment of change and productivity….

Steven Biondolillo, Biondolillo Associates

“I have been affiliated with Alan Bergstein in business for 30 years, during which he has proven to be an all-around MVP–as a business strategist, creative force, superb marketer, “can-do” team player and dynamic leader. Moreover, I count Alan among the most reliable individuals that I’ve worked with, as well as among the most genuinely…

Bill Purdin Legend Inc.

“Alan Bergstein is one of the best resources on Internet marketing, new technology, sales strategies, and online communications that I have ever encountered. I have known Alan for 25 years and have admired his ability to stay on the cutting edge, to master new technologies, introduce them to his customers in easy-to-understand language with practical…

Pat McGovern, Chairman and Founder, International Data Group

“He is a remarkably talented individual. He has outstanding leadership skills and a great work ethic! Please feel free to put me down as a professional reference if you wish. I am an enthusiastic member of the Alan Bergstein fan club!” — Pat McGovern, Chairman and Founder, International Data Group

Evilee Ebb, CEO and Publisher, Network World, Inc.

“I loved the packages that he put together on all price points, as well as the fact that his team literally called everyone with a pulse in the last 30 days to generate interest and business. I nearly fainted when I saw his call report lists in the ORB [board meeting]. I’m glad he came…