Biography: Mikal Belicove

Hello. I am the executive director of a market positioning, public relations, and publishing consultancy. A great deal of what I do helps establish personal brands and thought leadership for individuals and businesses via blogs, social networks, and earned media placements. My latest book project, "2009 Internet Directory: Web 2.0 Edition" (ISBN: 0789738163) is now available. I also wrote the 2007 Edition of Que's "Internet Yellow Pages," co-authored with Joe Kraynak. My expertise includes business blogging, corporate communications, branding and market positioning, social networking for business, conference and association management, pitching and selling book ideas and managing the publishing process, and online retail management and product sourcing. I draft business plans and press releases, direct media campaigns, and ghost blog for select clients. I serve on the Board of Directors at the Cottonwood Institute, a non-profit organization based in Denver that inspires students to become active community leaders and environmental stewards through an exciting blend of adventure, wilderness survival, and environmental service.