Julie Thompson’s career in media and marketing includes some of the best media brands such as Viacom's MTV Networks (MTV, VH1, Nickelodeon). In television syndication, she led research and collateral development for sales, distribution and production. As a consultant, Julie has conducted research efforts for the Public Broadcasting Service, business planning for Colossal Pictures and WildBrain (animation studio and design), and a variety of marketing projects on behalf of KQED's public television and radio services.

 

Jennifer Block Martin has more than 10 years of experience writing for business and consumers. She was a writer and editor at national publishing houses, including Meredith’s Better Homes and Gardens, Cahners Publishing, CMP Media and Forbes ASAP, as well as written her own book which was published by Random House in 2000. Her marketing writing experience includes collateral for Wells Fargo Business Banking Group, Internet start-ups and the music recording industry.