CMP Media's CRN Editor In Chief to Participate On the First IBDNetwork Program Advisory BoardMichael Vizard to Offer Technology and Business Expertise to Networking EventsPRNewswire-FirstCall CMP Media's CRN, providing vital information for VARs and business technology integrators, today announced that editor in chief Michael Vizard will serve on the first IBDNetwork Program Advisory Board. The Program Advisory Board consists of business and technology trend forecasters who have their pulse on innovation and new market opportunities. As an advisory board member, Mr. Vizard will provide guidance and input to IBDNetwork to keep the networking organization's programs fresh and appealing to attendees, sponsors, and speakers. Mr. Vizard's participation as an advisory board member is a one-year honorary commitment. "It is a honor to have been asked to participate on the advisory board," said Michael Vizard, editor in chief, CRN. "I am looking forward to working with IBDNetwork and the other members of the advisory board to offer networking opportunities that will help individuals and organizations form valuable relationships in the technology and business communities." Other IBDNetwork Advisory Board participants include:
* Marc Benioff, CEO, Salesforce.com
* John Cromwell III, managing director, Alliant Partners
* Rick Geritz, founder/CEO, BD Metrics
* Mark Jones, executive editor, News, Infoworld
* Laura Lilyquist, director of business strategy, software group, Sun
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* Sridhar Narasimhan, director, strategic alliances, Adobe
* Rafe Needleman, columnist, Business 2.0
* Javier Rojas, managing director, Kennet Venture Partners
* David Rowley, vice president of business development, Macrovision
* Sriram Viswanathan, managing director, Intel Capital
* Christopher Wright, partner, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
"As a leading technology influencer, Mike will be able to provide valuable business and technology information to the development of our events," commented Debbie Landa, CEO and founder, IBDNetwork. "I am excited to work with Mike and the other advisory board participants to continue to offer successful networking events." For additional information on CRN, go to www.crn.com. For additional information on IBDNetwork, go to www.ibdnetwork.com. About IBDNetwork Founded in September of 1999, IBDNetwork (International Business Development Network) was the first membership-driven networking organization for Dealmakers. IBDNetwork hosts evening networking events in the Bay Area, Boston, and Seattle. IBDNetwork attracts a targeted group of 70-100 executives (CXOs, VCs and VPs) to each meeting that focus on topics surrounding the business of technology. IBDNetwork is built on the belief that people and the quality of their relationships determine the success of a particular corporation. IBDNetwork provides an atmosphere that fosters relationships and provides forums that inspire new partnerships. About CRN CRN is the nation's leading trade newsweekly that provides timely industry news and analysis for solution providers, integrators and e-businesses building technology solutions. It is the most trusted source of news for 117,500 channel professionals. A media leader in the high-tech industry, CRN provides the most comprehensive suite of online resources: http://www.crn.com/, the site where industry news breaks first; CRN Direct, a daily newsletter that brings personalized news to solution providers' desktops; and CRN Broadcast News, a daily news broadcast covering the solution provider channel and the industry. About CMP Media LLC CMP Media LLC (www.cmp.com) is a leading integrated media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, and custom publishing. Contact: Kate Spellman CRN 516.562.7383 kspellman@cmp.com SOURCE: CMP Media LLC; CRN CONTACT: Kate Spellman of CRN, +1-516-562-7383, kspellman@cmp.com Web site: http://www.cmp.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/141750.html |