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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.

David Kaye, Interactive Media Manager – RCR Wireless News, Crain Communications

“Alan is a hard worker that seeks out the best in staff. He has a great eye for detail and is incredible at seeking business leads and opportunities. His experience and guidance would benefit any organization needing creative ideas and leadership. It was a pleasure to work with Alan. -David Kaye, Interactive Media Manager –…

Jim Hannan, CEO and Group Publisher Engel Publishing Partners

“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,…

Patricia H Grady, COO Vicon Publishing Inc.

“He was articulate, smart and to the point. Alan Bergstein did for my group in two hours what I’ve been trying to get done for two years.” — Patricia H Grady, COO, Vicon Publishing Inc.

Justin Neville-Rolfe, Client Experience Director, Yankee 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

Capel States The New York Times

“Having done start-ups with Alan on two occasions I can honestly say he is one of the most creative yet strategic publishing executives I have known. With all the changes in the publishing industry, he is the kind of executive you want on your team as he “gets it.” He understands how to make the…

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

“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;…

Tracy Ford, Associate Publisher/Editor, RCR Wireless News

“Under Alan’s tenure, RCR Wireless News and RCRWireless.com moved from a culture with primarily a print-focus to a fast-paced publish to the web mentality while building a large portfolio of e-media products & strategic relationships to better serve our readers and advertiser(s), which was useful in getting us high-level exposure with executive-level meetings.” -Tracy Ford,…

Gwyn Thakur, President Effective Marketing

“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…

Christopher Lynch, Vice President for Publishing, The New England Journal of Medicine, Massachusetts Medical Society

“Alan Bergstein provided the New England Journal of Medicine with a professional, in-depth analysis of a potential growth-market opportunity. He was thorough in scope, attentive to our questions and concerns, and creative yet practical in his recommendations, which will enable our organization to make more educated decisions on a shorter timetable than if we had…

Alexsandra Lemke, RCR Wireless Crain Communications

“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…