Monica O'Brien is the author of the book Social Pollination: Escape the Hype of Social Media and Join the Companies Winning At It. The book is a step-by-step guide for small and mid-sized businesses that want to find more customers effectively. Get the book:
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20 Word Biography
Monica O’Brien is a marketing consultant specializing in results-driven marketing strategy at the juncture of new media and traditional marketing.
Short Biography
Monica O’Brien is a marketing consultant specializing in results-driven marketing strategy at the juncture of new media and traditional marketing. She spent years doing marketing and PR for startups and small businesses before launching her own consultancy. Now, she teaches solopreneurs, startups, and small businesses how to establish an online presence using new media.
Monica is a Chicago Business Fellow at the University of Chicago. She was accepted to the Chicago Booth School of Business MBA program to study marketing, strategy, and entrepreneurship when she was 22 years old. Monica also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, with a minor in Physics, from Truman State University.
Long Biography
Monica O’Brien is a marketing consultant specializing in results-driven marketing strategy at the juncture of new media and traditional marketing. She spent years doing marketing and PR for startups and small businesses before launching her own consultancy. Now, she teaches solopreneurs, startups, and small businesses how to establish an online presence using new media.
Monica knows how to use new media to get results. She has a popular blog with over 10,000 visitors per month and over 1600 subscribers, and was recently named one of the Top 20 Twitter Elite in Chicago. She has secured blog sponsorships with large brands like Nintendo and Ford. Monica speaks to organizations about a variety of topics, including marketing, entrepreneurship, new media, and careers.
Monica is a Chicago Business Fellow at the University of Chicago. She was accepted to the Chicago Booth School of Business MBA program to study marketing, strategy, and entrepreneurship when she was 22 years old. Monica also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, with a minor in Physics, from Truman State University.
Monica’s accomplishments and drive extend beyond the professional world. She was voted most likely to succeed in high school, and she served as president of her college sorority. She also holds a black belt in ju-jitsu and has run the Chicago marathon.
Monica O'Brien is the Director of Digital at Fizz and author of the book Social Pollination, which helps businesses leverage social media for crazy growth!