About
Simpler Media Group, Inc. is a native digital publisher and a producer of high impact research and events.
Overview
Publishing
Simpler Media Group, Inc. ("SMG") grew out of the CMSWire.com publication, which was launched back in 2003.
As a native digital publisher the publication was able to rapidly adapt to the evolving customer- and employee-facing digital landscapes, and continues to follow the evolution of digital customer experience, the digital workplace and enterprise information management today.
Current SMG serves an online audience of more than 3 million readers spread across the globe, with the majority of the readership located in North America and Europe. We produce about 150 articles per month, with topics structured around our monthly editorial calendar.
Our Team
Anastasia Palonik Sr. Campaigns Manager Based in Poland, Anastasia focuses on the flawless execution of SMG's performance marketing campaigns.
Andie Burjek Research Editor Based in Chicago, Andie creates editorial and client-driven research reports and communications for SMG.
Andrew Macaulay SVP of Sales Based in Boston, Andrew leads SMG's Sales team and owns our Eastern sales region, including EMEA.
Andrew Zolotukhin Sr. Software Engineer Based in Ukraine, Andrew is a senior software engineer and marketing technologist with more than 15 years of experience.
Ann Dalsin, Esq. Corporate Counsel Based in San Francisco, Ann serves as SMG's corporate counsel and as advisor to the CEO.
April Owens Finance & Operations Manager Based in Kansas City, April keeps SMG's operational and financial ducks in a row.
Aron Chorley Marketing Associate Based in the UK, Aron assists SMG's Field Marketing team with all around event marketing efforts and creative requirements.
Ben Greenwood Account Director, Workplace Solutions Based in Orlando, Ben focuses on client success for our workplace solutions accounts.
Brenda Farias Event Operations Manager Based in sunny Phoenix, AZ, Brenda creates organized and engaging beauty from the would be chaos of our webinar and virtual events programs.
Brian Lorenz Business Development Representative Based in Chicago, Brian specializes in nurturing client success across SMG's Western and APAC territories.
Brice Dunwoodie Founder, CEO Splitting time between San Francisco, Sonoma and Paris, Brice leads SMG's content, culture and technical operations, and partners with the company's top clients around innovative knowledge experiences.
Chris Ehrlich Editor in Chief, VKTR Based in Nashville, Chris is co-founder of VKTR and leads its editorial operations.
Daniella Weinberg VP of Sales, Mid-West, N-West Based in New Jersey, Daniella focuses on client success for a select set of SMG accounts.
David Roe Staff Reporter Based in Paris, David covers a broad range of Digital Workplace and Information Management topics for SMG.
Derek Graham VP of Sales, California/West Coast Based in Newport Beach, Calif., Derek oversees SMG's Western and APAC sales territories.
Dom Nicastro Managing Editor, CMSWire Based in Boston, Dom leads CMSWire's daily publishing operations, including the CMSWire contributor program.
Elijah Bacerra Assoc. Manager, Marketing Programs Based in Chicago, Elijah supports SMG's client-driven performance marketing programs.
Grace Ricafranca Marketing Operations Specialist Based in Manila, Grace oversees SMG's data quality processes and campaign workflows.
Haley Bischof VP of Growth Based in Seattle, Haley leads SMG's membership, events, and audience growth marketing programs.
Jared Hornsby Event Production Specialist Based near Savannah, GA, Jared brings production excellence and vibrance to SMG's webinar and virtual event experiences.
Jessica Chang Principal Graphic Designer Based in Los Angeles, Jessica manages graphic design for SMG’s internal and client-driven research projects.
Kathryn Woodworth Marketing Programs Manager Based in San Francisco, Kathryn drives the success of SMG's webinar, virtual events and research fulfillment efforts.
Kelly Sheldon Director, Marketing Services & Strategic Account Success Based in Orlando, Kelly leads SMG's Marketing Services team and oversees program success for SMG’s most strategic clients.
Marissa Begin Program Manager, Events
Based in North Carolina, Marissa combines her love for people and events by overseeing all aspects of content and speaker management.
Michael Tarapchak Digital Production Coordinator Based in Pennsylvania, Michael is the magician behind the curtains, producing SMG's digital events and podcasts.
Michelle Hawley Senior Editor Based in Pennsylvania, Michelle Hawley is a senior editor and cunning content strategist on SMG's editorial team.
Mike Duncan CFO Based in Virginia, Mike serves as SMG's Chief Financial Officer and as advisor to the CEO.
Nadia Kozakova QA Specialist Based in Ukraine, Nadia leads our quality assurance efforts across all of our sites, apps, and platforms.
Nidhi Madhavan Editor Based in Chicago, Nidhi supports day-to-day editorial operations for SMG's Reworked publication.
Olivia Maietta Business Development Representative
Based in Boston, MA Olivia cultivates client success in SMG's East and Midwest territories.
Renata Sandor Assoc. Director, Performance Marketing Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Renata oversees SMG's client-driven performance marketing programs.
Rich Hein Editor in Chief, CMSWire From the beach in Florida, Rich leads CMSWire editorial strategy and operations.
Sarah Kimmel VP of Research Based in Chicago, Sarah leads SMG's internal and client-driven research practice.
Seamus McAteer Strategic Advisor Based in San Francisco, Seamus serves as a strategic advisor to SMG's CEO.
Sheryl Hodge Editorial Assistant Based in Massachusetts, Sheryl supports editorial operations across CMSWire and Reworked and keeps our publishing processes running smoothly.
Siobhan Fagan Editor in Chief, Reworked Based in New York City, Siobhan leads Reworked editorial content strategy and production and SMG’s modern workplace information services.
Susan Islam Marketing Operations Specialist Based in Austin, TX, Susan applies her creative and analytical skills towards SMG's engaging promotional content and marketing operations excellence.
Taylor Humber Reworked Editorial Intern Based in Seattle, Taylor supports Reworked's day-to-day operations.
Thomas Perlee Business Development Representative Based in Port Orange, FL, Thomas cultivates new relationships with SMG's strategic partners.
Tim Harnett Sr. Manager, Content & Research Based in Vancouver, Canada, Tim leads the production of SMG's internal reports and client-driven content projects.
Victoria Mathis Art Director Based in Orlando, Victoria oversees graphic design for SMG's marketing, sales and event teams.
Accreditations
Simpler Media Group is an approved provider of credits through both the HR Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).
Our events that are approved for credits through HRCI and SHRM will be clearly labeled and may include CMSWire webinars, Reworked webinars, or virtual conferences.
Open Jobs
We have the following positions open:
- Freelance Journalists (contract, San Francisco Bay Area)
Details: We are currently looking for freelance journalists in the San Francisco Bay Area. Please contact our editorial team to discuss the opportunity — share your LinkedIn profile, 3-5 samples of relevant work, your up to date resume and be prepared to provide 3 work references. Apply at: editors@simplermedia.com.