Barbara Rozgonyi

Transformer, Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Business Development Consultant CoryWest Media LLC

  • Charlotte NC

Motivational Marketing Keynote Speaker| 3D Content Marketing | LinkedIn Training | Social Media Strategy

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Biography

"Online marketing and PR expert, Barbara Rozgonyi, is a wealth of information, brilliant ideas, and
resources for small and large companies alike." Marla Tabaka, inc.com

Barbara Rozgonyi is a speaker, author and leader of CoryWest Media, LLC, a Midwest-based strategic marketing consultancy founded in 1990.

As publisher of www.wiredPRworks.com, named to Cision's prestigious 2012 Top Marketing and PR Blogs list, Barbara reports on ways to grow business, build brands, and connect communities.

The founder of Chicago s leading Social Media Club chapter, Barbara is a frequent keynote speaker, an accomplished corporate trainer, and an experienced educator who develops marketing and communications programs for colleges, associations, corporations and online communities like College of DuPage, Office Depot Web Cafe and the International Social Media Association.
A recognized social media, marketing and PR expert, Barbara's media mentions include inc.com, American Express OpenForum, businessadvisor.com, SOHO magazine, ChicagonistaLIVE!, NFIB.com, lowesforpros.com, lawmarketing.com, Mashable, Germanys FAZ and NBC5.

An author who began teaching wired writing in 2002, Barbara contributed the LinkedIn chapter to Success Secrets of the Social Media Marketing Superstars, published by Entrepreneur Press.
In 2013, Nokia selected Barbara as one of two US reporters to cover Social Media Week Berlin.

Corporate and Conference Speaking Engagements include Meetings Tech Expo Chicago, ISSMM Converge, Integrated Social Media Communications Forum, International Privacy Professionals, Weber Shandwick Chicago, Federal Reserve WEDGE Conference, Affiliate Summit West, SOBCon, Higher Learning Commission AQUIP, Joint Commissions, Integrated Marketing Summit, PR MKTG Camp Chicago, National Association of Credit Management, Ragan Communications’ Social Media Bootcamp, UnGeeked Elite, National Association of Catering Executives DC Chapter, White Sox Social Media Night, Illinois Parks and Rec Association Annual Conference, International Social Media Association, Office Depot Web Café, The Business Ledger Newsmakers Forum, Chicago Suburban Public Relations Society of America PRSA, DePaul University Kellstadt Marketing Group, Community Media Workshop Making Media Connections, National Speakers Association Illinois, Citibank, Chamber of Commerce, INSPRA, ISACA, adjunct faculty at College of DuPage.


Industry Expertise

Travel and Tourism
Philanthropy
Floriculture and Horticulture
Home Furnishing
Public Relations and Communications
Advertising/Marketing
Corporate Leadership
Corporate Training
Financial Services
Events Services
Insurance
Social Media
Training and Development
Non-Profit/Charitable
Hospitality
Photography
Management Consulting
Professional Training and Coaching

Areas of Expertise

Media & Communications
Innovation & Creativity
Social & Digital Media
Leadership Branding Communications Sales Marketing
Marketing & Corporate Strategy
Photography
Business Development and Coaching
Speaker Coaching
Digital Marketing
Communications
Thought Leadership
Integrated Communications
Technology
Sales Training
Content Marketing
Digital Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Change
Personal Branding Leadership
Training & Development Consulting
Marketing & Branding
Brand & Communications Strategy
Communication & Culture
Social & Commercial Entrepreneurship
Pr and Brand Management
podcasting for profit

Accomplishments

Top 50 Marketing & PR Blog 2012

2012-06-21

In June 2006 I started blogging at wiredPRworks.com. Thanks to Cision for selecting wiredPRworks as a top 50 Marketing and PR blog.

Top 12 twitter PR Expert

1970-01-01

Thanks to PRWeb for listing my twitter account, @wiredprworks, as a top 12 PR expert twitter account to follow.

Top 1% Influencer Kred.com

1970-01-01

Thanks to my friends and followers for engaging with me! We're earned a top 1% influencer recognition from Kred.com. :)

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Education

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business

B.S.

Marketing

Affiliations

  • Social Media Club Chicago
  • U Illinois
  • Social Media Club Global Professional Member
  • National Speakers Association Professional Member
  • National Speakers Association Carolinas Chapter
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Testimonials

Vice President, College Communications at Bristol Community College

http://ncmpr.org

National Council for Marketing and Public Relations National Conference, Chicago, March 2013

Barbara Rozgonyi spoke at a national conference of community college communicators. She was diligent and thoughtful in understanding her audience and seeking the "hot button" issues that would most engage my members. Her presentation was not "cookie-cutter" at all but carefully targeted to the needs and interests I reported. She was well-received by the audience, and many people who were social media warriors already were stunned by the new information she presented. A rockin' presentation! She knows her stuff and was very generous with her material.

Vice President for Accreditation Relations

http://ncahlc.org/

Higher Learning Commission

Barbara did a great job of explaining and illustrating the value of social media to 350+ administrator and faculty from higher education institutions. She has current, relevant information to share, and a lively, engaging manner for sharing it.

Senior Web Content Specialist

http://federalreserve.gov/

Federal Reserve Bank WEDGE Conference

Barbara offered broad insight into the issues and concerns that SM project managers face in showing value added in business use of SM. In addition, she provided great practical tips and resources that I can immediately apply to my role.

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Event Appearances

Demystifying Social Media for Meeting and Event Planners

Meetings Tech Expo  Chicago

2012-10-30

BRAVE Marketing for Community Colleges

NCMPR Annual Conference  Chicago

2013-03-12

Super Hero Social Media for Parks and Rec

IPRA IAPD  Chicago

2013-01-25

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Sample Talks

BRAVE Marketing

If it seems like every day a new world dawns in social media, it does. At times as dramatic as a superhero movie, keeping up with social media can be overwhelming. Discover how BRAVE marketing can change your fate in this keynote that focuses on using the world’s tiniest and mightiest social media channel – Twitter. Even if you don’t use Twitter yet, you’ll learn how to effortlessly tap into its superpowers to transform a tiny budget and a compact communications channel into a superhero tool.

Wired PR Works! A Simple, Strategic and Savvy Social Media System

Glide through the social media swamp to clear a prominent path with the WIRED system. Connect with your community as you become recognized as the leader they’re looking for using words, intentions, routes and experiences – all designed to increase sales.

How to Project in 3D: Improve your Image, Visibility and Results!

If movies can do it, so can you! Learn how to go from 1 or 2 to 3D using digital, direct and dynamic strategies that will attract attention, generate leads and build your business

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Style

Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Panelist
  • Workshop Leader
  • Host/MC
  • Author Appearance
  • Corporate Training

Fees

$2000 to $7500*Will consider certain engagements for no fee