Sean Stanleigh
The Globe and Mail
- Toronto ON
Report on Small Business Editor at The Globe and Mail, Canada's National Newspaper
Media
Social
Biography
I am actively involved in running our social media properties on Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ and Pinterest. I also contribute to a daily blog, and produce a weekly e-mail newsletter.
My goal is to make Report on Small Business the country's most important destination for readers seeking news and compelling stories on Canada's small-business community, which continues to grow in size and influence. I run several event series designed to inform and inspire entrepreneurs.
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Advisory Board Member
2012-04-01
The aim of One Million Acts of Innovation is to connect people in person and online to form a community dedicated to innovation. Inspiration is created through an open agenda, driven by the needs of participants, and supported by the commitment to knowledge and idea sharing for the greater good.
Member: 2012 Advisory Panel
2012-02-01
Joined leaders of American business to provide feedback on plans for this multi-day event on entrepreneurship in New York from June 13-15, 2012. Tied to the 10th anniversary of the Stevie Awards, which recognize achievements in the workplace worldwide.
Member: 2012 Advisory Board
2011-11-01
Recommended as someone with extensive expertise in social media, who would make a valuable contribution to the week-long event. Invited to serve a five-month term on the board to help build on the success of previous years.
Small Business Influencer 2011 Champion
2011-09-01
A small business influencer is a person, company or other organization that has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the North American small business market. Impact may mean (i) providing products widely used by significant numbers of small businesses, or (ii) influencing significant numbers of small businesses by being a thought leader, or (iii) providing information or services of note to significant numbers of small businesses.
Education
Ryerson University
B.A.A.
Journalism
1995
The University of Western Ontario
B.A.
Economics
1993
Affiliations
- Canadian Youth Business Foundation
- America Means Business
- Social Media Week Toronto
- One Million Acts of Innovation
- University of Western Ontario
- MaRS
- Ryerson University
- The Globe and Mail
Sample Talks
How to pitch media
Have made several presentations at Globe and Mail small-business events detailing what to do, and what not to do, when you're an entrepreneur who wants to gain exposure in media.
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Panelist
- Workshop Leader
- Host/MC
