Sean Ludwig
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Read my most recent stories
- Currently, I'm a staff writer at VentureBeat, with a focus on mobile, media, and cloud. Read my recent stories here:http://venturebeat.com/author/seanludwig/A few recent highlights:
- Pinterest now the third most popular social network after Facebook & Twitter
- Nokia innovation exec on Windows Phone: “We’re playing to win.”
- AVG follows FTC’s privacy lead, adds “Do Not Track” tool for its 108M users
- Square renames Card Case app “Pay with Square”, adds merchant discovery and social elements
- Facebook to employers: this asking-for-passwords nonsense needs to stop
- Box rival Egnyte overhauls HybridCloud storage solution for businesses
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- SummaryI'm a writer and editor with an emphasis in mobile, media, and cloud technology. I also develop social media strategies for businesses with my company Ludwig Social Solutions. Previously, I've written for PCMag.com, LAPTOP Magazine, Fast Company, Computer Shopper, Blumsday LLC, and Seattle Weekly.Specialties: Writing and editing quickly for a mass audience; managing company brands with social media; SEO and priming news stories for Google News; knowledge of technology, cell phones, laptops, and social media; HTML, CSS, and web production; measuring Web traffic with Google Analytics and Omniture; cutting video with iMovie, AVID, and Final Cut Pro; designing and editing with Photoshop and InDesign; excellent with Microsoft Office, Adobe InCopy, K4, and other common office programs.Experience
- Aug 2011 - PresentStaff Writer / VentureBeatCovering mobile technology, digital movie and music services, cloud technology services, and enterprise tools.
- Feb 2011 - PresentPresident and Owner / Ludwig Social SolutionsHelping small businesses with their social media and digital marketing needs.
- Sept 2010 - Jul 2011Technology Writer and Editor / Freelance (Self-Employed)Worked as a freelance journalist with an emphasis on mobile technology and social media. Previously worked with VentureBeat, Computer Shopper, LAPTOP Magazine, Media Magazine, and Blumsday LLC to deliver reviews, blog posts, research, and features that show the ins and outs of our always-connected world.
- Dec 2008 - Sept 2010Staff Editor and Social Media Strategist, PCMag.com / Ziff Davis MediaOn the PCMag Mobile team, I wrote and edited news and reviews related to cell phones, smartphones, and apps. Additionally, I produced content using Ziff Davis' content management system and prepared targeted weekly newsletters. On our Social Media team, I managed the Twitter, Facebook, and Google Buzz feeds for PCMag, attended strategy planning sessions, and coordinated social media operations for all editorial teams. I also produced and engineered the organization's top podcast, PCMag Radio, which had more than 17,000 subscribers.
- Aug 2008 - Dec 2008Editorial Intern, Fast Company / Mansueto VenturesMy duties included writing for the calendar section, fact-checking articles, assisting editors with sidebars and other assignments, and blogging about innovation in business and technology. I also pitched ideas to the senior editors, attended press events, and collaborated with writers to help them with stories.
- Aug 2008 - Dec 2008Media Consultant / SpinSpotterI worked 10 to 15 hours a week reading and analyzing news for SpinSpotter, a Web startup focused on finding and removing spin from Web-based media. As a consultant, I identified spin and questionable phrasing using principles set out by the Society of Professional Journalists.
- May 2008 - Aug 2008Copy Editing Intern / Standard & Poor'sI edited and published financial documents to the Web via RatingsDirect.com, S&P's Web site for debt ratings and research. I worked closely with credit analysts to make their work more accessible and clear for public audiences. I also hosted and recorded podcasts concerning major financial stories that affected the industry.
- Jan 2008 - May 2008Screen Editor / Vox MagazineAt this weekly city magazine in Columbia, Missouri, which is published by the Columbia Missourian, I developed and edited stories; pitched story ideas; worked closely with writers to make stories better; uploaded content to the Web frequently; and updated listings and content on the Web site.
- May 2007 - Aug 2007Editorial Intern / Seattle WeeklyAt this alt-weekly, which is owned by Village Voice Media, I acted as a general assignment reporter and entertainment writer; pitched story ideas; blogged frequently about breaking news and the arts; and interviewed big names in entertainment such as Bob Saget and Sum 41.
- May 2006 - Aug 2006Editorial Intern / Southeast MissourianAt this daily newspaper in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, I worked a general assignment news beat; wrote stories daily on topics such as horseback therapy, local business challenges, abortion alternatives and local arts festivals.
- Dec 2005 - May 2006Arts & Entertainment Editor / The ManeaterAt this bi-weekly student publication for the University of Missouri campus, I produced story ideas; edited stories concerning local arts, music, movies and video games; worked closely with writers; and saw stories through production.
- May 2005 - Aug 2005Editorial Intern / The ExaminerAt this daily newspaper in Independence, Missouri, I worked a general assignment news beat; wrote stories on topics such as homelessness and the death of 19-year-old college student; and interviewed the Slovakian ambassader to the United States for a story.
Education-
2004 - 2008University of Missouri-Columbia
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- At the bar watching these two mingle. It was love at the first injury. http://t.co/72UlYyYw
- Cake walk at MizzouNYC Family Picnic. #goodtimes http://t.co/Oovgs5Vu
- LOL. RT @fmanjoo: Very bad numbers. FB up %0.00 percent YTD.May 18, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Facebook’s rocking, all-night hackathon kicks off with standing ovation for CEO http://t.co/FSmzP9czMay 18, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @jbruin: It's official: Facebook sets $38 share price for largest tech IPO in U.S. history http://t.co/Id4dKDaDMay 17, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @ajsMIZ Problem is starting with 44% "never" and trying to convert the rest to "occasionally" or "often." Display ads biz model is tough.
- Oops. Wrong "man in black": http://t.co/9yncSyHPMay 17, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- NYC from the Dream hotel roof. http://t.co/O9E3U7zf
- How Yahoo Killed Flickr and Lost the Internet http://t.co/lA9gLpBs [excellent story by @mat!]May 15, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- @redgirlsays @dylan20 Yep, blue was much better.
- Santigold just invited some random audience members up on stage. Pretty awesome. http://t.co/nfy9k2nA
- Santigold show! (@ Irving Plaza w/ 58 others) http://t.co/2Ckp9zFc
- Love that this is sponsored by Yahoo. (@ Internet Week NY HQ w/ 51 others) http://t.co/XAPjQWxb
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- With competition around every corner, businesses need smart strategies for attracting and keeping customers. My company, Ludwig Social Solutions, knows how to unleash your company’s potential.
We help keep small business owners on the cutting edge of social media. Using Facebook, Twitter, and other facets of digital strategy we can bring you up to speed and start a conversation with your customers.
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