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About Us

Our Story

Founded in 2003, Simpler Media Group (SMG) is a B2B publisher and information services provider delivering career-advancing content, networking and recognition to its professional communities.

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Beginnings

SMG’s flagship publication, CMSWire, was launched by Brice Dunwoodie in 2003.

2003
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SF Office Opened

January 2011 marked the opening of SMG’s first San Francisco office and an important step in the company’s evolution.

2011
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Reworked

The SMG team launched the Reworked community just days after a global pandemic dramatically and permanently shifted the future of work.

2020
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VKTR

One year after the release of ChatGPT, SMG launched VKTR, dedicated to covering the business enterprise of AI.

2023
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Our Communities

SMG’s mission is to advance the careers of our members through high impact knowledge, networking and recognition.

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SMG Culture

Balance, Diversity, Serendipity.

Core values sit at the center of our hiring and team building practices.

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Our Team

Jessica Chang
Jessica Chang
Art Director
Based in California, Jessica owns the usability and visual pizzazz of SMGs digital experiences, research reports and other touch points.
Kathryn Woodworth
Kathryn Woodworth
Assoc. Director, Marketing
Based in San Francisco, Kathryn leads the success of SMG’s research, webinars and related programs.
Kelly Sheldon
Kelly Sheldon
VP Marketing
Based in Orlando, Kelly leads SMG’s Member Experience, Growth and Performance Marketing teams.
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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.
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Michael Tarapchak
Digital Production Coordinator
Based in Pennsylvania, Michael is the magician behind the curtains, producing SMG’s digital events and podcasts.
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Michelle Hawley
Editorial Director
Based in Pennsylvania, Michelle Hawley leads the day to day operations of VKTR, SMG’s Enterprise AI publication.
Mike Duncan
Mike Duncan
CFO
Based in Virginia, Mike serves as SMG’s Chief Financial Officer and as advisor to the CEO.
Nidhi Madhavan
Nidhi Madhavan
Freelance Reporter
Based in Chicago, Nidhi supports SMG’s research practice by producing both editorial and client-driven reports and communications.

Open Jobs

We have the following positions open:

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Recent News View all

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Dec 2023

Simpler Media Group Launches New Digital Publication VKTR

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Jan 2023

Simpler Media Group (SMG) Named to the 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List

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Jan 2023

Simpler Media Group Earns 2022-23 Great Place to Work Certification™

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Accreditations

Simpler Media group is an approved provider of credits through both the HR Certification Institute (HCI) 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, our virtual conferences, and our Digital Workplace Experience conference.

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Brand Guidelines

Consistent Identity, Unified Voice.

Discover the essential guidelines for maintaining our brand’s integrity and coherence.

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