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“Alan Bergstein is a terrific senior media executive with extensive experience in the high-tech, life science and health care markets. He did a great job working with me as a leader and innovator in sales, marketing and product development, especially in the electronic/ Internet space. I was impressed by his ability to develop a wide array of products and sales methods, which attracted many new customers and ultimately translated into profitable revenues.”

— Morris R. Levitt, Ph.D., Managing Director, Life Sciences Practice, Desilva + Phillips, LLC

Former Executive VP and COO, Advanced Technology Division, PennWell; Executive VP and COO; Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Science Division, Advanstar; Founder, President and CEO, Bio-IT World, an IDG company; Director, BPA International

“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 to IDG, and IDG is better as a company for having him here.”

— Evilee Ebb, CEO and Publisher, Network World, Inc. (currently GM Consumer Media, Salary.com)

“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 and interesting implementation strategies. He is a master communicator.

Alan’s commitment to quality relationships and to always being available makes my association with him highly valuable and irreplaceable. He is an asset to our company and has helped us win accounts and to keep current accounts in the face of rising competition in a very aggressive environment. He is a team player who adds amazing value to any role his is assigned. His basic nature is to want to help and he leads by example. He brings a high productiveness and a genuine ability to build consensus to every business environment, large or small

There is no higher recommendation I can give Alan Bergstein than to say he is a trusted, valued, and consistent partner in our company’s endeavors. He is a true professional.”

-Bill Purdin, President, Legend, Inc.

“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.

As a client, Alan collaborated with us on marketing programs that incorporated webcasting, lead generation and database management. Alan always rolled up his sleeves and worked as a true partner, with a cheerful attitude and always in a collegial manner.

Alan has also provided consulting services to our business, in the areas of web development, and computer hardware / software procurement. Every conversation with Alan always leads to new discoveries for our company. “You have to check this out” — is what he says to us all the time… and we do– and we are always better for it. Thanks Alan!”

-Cary Benjamin, Owner and Creative Director, TR Productions

“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, President, Events & Publishing Division, Yankee Group

“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 we could could trust for his sound judgment, creative input and online expertise. He was a pleasure to work with.”

-Cris Goldsmith, President at Innovation Resources, owner of TweezerPro.com

“Alan offers an outstanding blend of strategic thinking and execution and he is someone who is quickly able to translate a high level opportunity into actionable plans. He is able to envision and leverage trends and can rapidly mobilize an organization. I found Alan to be a patient teacher, a creative problem-solver, an insightful customer advocate, a consummate team player, and a burgeoning leader. While he took his work very seriously, he approached it with an unquenchable sense of humor that broke down barriers and cemented collaboration. He’s driven and focused and consistently gets the job done!”

-Alexsandra Lemke, RCR Wireless, Crain Communications

“Alan Bergstein has always been on the leading edge when it comes to trends in the industry. He is smart, technical, personable, professional and supportive. I have tremendous respect for Alan; his hand is always on the pulse of what is happening, and he is willing to work with you to achieve the best outcome for the customer.”

— Gwyn Thakur, President, Effective Marketing

“Alan is a leader. As a role model, he is inspirational to his people. He is a true believer in teamwork and has a strong sense of always wanting to exceed expectations. It’s important to the success of the Business Technology Group to have Alan as part of the team.”

—Adam Marder, CFO, CMP Media; former President, CMP Business Technology Group

“Alan was extremely easy to work with, with great ideas and an ability to execute. The partnership was a great success because of it.”

-Justin Neville-Rolfe, Client Experience Director, Yankee Group

“Alan, your research was very well received. It provided an important perspective on the competitive landscape and was instrumental in our decision-making.”

— Jim Hannan, CEO and Group Publisher, Engel Publishing Partners

“Alan

Thanks very much for this and for the work you did for the Engels. Much appreciated.”

— Chris Brown, President and CEO, Institutional Investor (parent company of Engel Publishing Partners)

“As President of my former employer, Alan was an integral force behind the growth and depth of the company. His unceasing efforts and drive to build, grow, and create new products made Bio-IT World a unique and trusted brand in life sciences. I would hope to work with him again some day.”

-Kelly Haley (Klagges), Director of Finance, Bio-IT World