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Aliza Sherman

Web Pioneer, Original Cybergrrl, Social Media Expert


Aliza Sherman is the Original Cybergrrl – an Internet thought leader, highly sought-after online marketing expert and passionate evangelist for the Internet, particularly as a valuable and useful tool for our personal and professional lives.

She is a motivational and inspirational speaker who has spoken around the world about the Internet, social media, virtual worlds entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. She co-founded the veteran social media marketing agency, Conversify.

Named by Newsweek as one of the “Top 50 People Who Matter Most on the Internet,” Aliza Sherman is a Web pioneer, online marketing expert, published author, international speaker and regular contributor to national magazines and web sites.

Pioneering Work

Aliza founded the first woman-owned, full-service Internet company – Cybergrrl, Inc. – in the early days of the World Wide Web,. She also founded Webgrrls International, the first women’s Internet networking group that grew to over 100 chapters worldwide in its first year. She has been building online communities for women since the early 1990s. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her innovative work on the Internet including the prestigious Avon Spirit of Enterprise Award.

In 1995, she built the first 3 websites for women (Cybergrrl.com, Webgrrls.com, Femina.com), preceding both Women.com and iVillage.com, and is considered the pioneer who helped pave the way on the Web and in the New Media industry for women.

In 2005, she produced a 12-part documentary series for Wyoming Public Television and has filed business stories for “Marketplace” on NPR. She has also produced stories for Wyoming Public Radio and Alaska Public Radio Network. She was the original host of the popular podcast The Digital Marketer and now produces a podcast exploring the intersections of technology and life called The Zen of Being Digital.

Aliza is a freelance contributor to Web Worker Daily, Entrepreneur, WomenEntrepreneur.com, WorkitMom, Pink Magazine, and many others. She has published four books about the Internet including Streetwise Ecommerce and The Everything Blogging Book for Adams Media and a motivational business book, PowerTools for Women in Business. Her next book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Crowdsourcing, will be out Spring 2011.

Aliza continues to be at the forefront of her industry, keeping an eye toward what’s next. Her latest venture involves mobile apps and games.

Quick Reference Card

Topics:
Social Media

Domestic Keynote Fee Range*:
$5,000-9,999, Under $5,000

Travel Origin:
Alaska, US

Perfect for:
Entrepreneurs, Entry Level, Management, Spouses, Women's Groups

Your audience will:
•  Learn why it is important to build a social presence online, and how to do it well
•  Gain a better understanding of how to integrate and utilize social media tools and tactics to enhance customer relations
•  Acquire practical tips to being more efficient and effective with social media tools and tactics


*Speaker fees vary based on event location, program duration and other factors, and are subject to change without notice. Please contact us for an accurate fee quote for your event.


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Aliza Sherman is the Original Cybergrrl – an Internet thought leader, highly sought-after online marketing expert and passionate evangelist for the Internet, particularly as a valuable and useful tool for our personal and professional lives.

She is a motivational and inspirational speaker who has spoken around the world about the Internet, social media, virtual worlds entrepreneurship and women’s empowerment. She co-founded the veteran social media marketing agency, Conversify.

Named by Newsweek as one of the “Top 50 People Who Matter Most on the Internet,” Aliza Sherman is a Web pioneer, online marketing expert, published author, international speaker and regular contributor to national magazines and web sites.

Pioneering Work

Aliza founded the first woman-owned, full-service Internet company – Cybergrrl, Inc. – in the early days of the World Wide Web,. She also founded Webgrrls International, the first women’s Internet networking group that grew to over 100 chapters worldwide in its first year. She has been building online communities for women since the early 1990s. She is the recipient of numerous awards for her innovative work on the Internet including the prestigious Avon Spirit of Enterprise Award.

In 1995, she built the first 3 websites for women (Cybergrrl.com, Webgrrls.com, Femina.com), preceding both Women.com and iVillage.com, and is considered the pioneer who helped pave the way on the Web and in the New Media industry for women.

In 2005, she produced a 12-part documentary series for Wyoming Public Television and has filed business stories for “Marketplace” on NPR. She has also produced stories for Wyoming Public Radio and Alaska Public Radio Network. She was the original host of the popular podcast The Digital Marketer and now produces a podcast exploring the intersections of technology and life called The Zen of Being Digital.

Aliza is a freelance contributor to Web Worker Daily, Entrepreneur, WomenEntrepreneur.com, WorkitMom, Pink Magazine, and many others. She has published four books about the Internet including Streetwise Ecommerce and The Everything Blogging Book for Adams Media and a motivational business book, PowerTools for Women in Business. Her next book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Crowdsourcing, will be out Spring 2011.

Aliza continues to be at the forefront of her industry, keeping an eye toward what’s next. Her latest venture involves mobile apps and games.

The State of Social Media

Where we’ve been, where we’re going. Can focus on particular industries and be tailored to address corporations, nonprofits, small businesses, or individuals.

7 Steps to a Social Media Marketing Plan

Can be a lecture or a more hands-on workshop for thinking through and outlining a strategic social media marketing pan.

Engaging the Female Consumer through Social Media

Where she is, what she wants, how to deliver. Can be tailored to specific audiences and target markets.

Social Media Marketing Best Practices

Specific approaches to social media marketing tailored to any industry but grounded in universal best practices.

Aliza Sherman’s expertise in all facets of the social media realm is exceeded only by her passion to share her knowledge of the subject matter. For the second consecutive year, Aliza engaged our attendees in a manner that has fostered continued discussions well after the conclusion of our conference. Aliza is clearly a dynamic speaker, we can only hope to have her return next year. — CEO, Land’s End Resort

Aliza Sherman has an impressive knack for engaging her audience. She is at once both informational and inspirational, both moving and motivational. Beyond her striking presence on the stage, she also has a wealth of knowledge on technology, internet, business and social media. Post-conference, we received overwhelmingly positive feedback about her closing keynote. Her keynote did exactly what I had hoped: it left the audience exhilarated and ready to take on the world. — Founder, Type A Mom Conference

In the event evaluation, forum participants gave you high marks for your presentation content and delivery. Your research preparation, knowledge and experience in the subject matter (social media) are assets that are noticed and appreciated by my association. Your work at the Communicators Forum shines brightly on all of us. — Director of Member & Public Relations, Alaska Power Association

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