Dan Solomon

Dan Solomon, CEO of Virilion, frequently speaks to industry groups and nontechnical professionals about integrating digital techniques into communication strategies and has just written "Media Rules! Mastering Today's Technology to Connect with and Keep Your Audience." He serves on numerous communications and advertising boards.

Previously, Dan was publisher of nationaljournal.com and general manager of National Journal's Daily Briefings Group. In 1999, Dan held a political appointment with the U.S. Department of Commerce and for five years before worked in senior legislative positions in the U.S. Senate for Sen. Harris Wofford and Sen. Daniel Akaka. He has also worked in a variety of capacities on statewide political campaigns across the country.

Virilion has offices in Austin, Boston, New York, and Washington, DC, and has been named one of "Inc." magazine's Fastest Growing Companies for the second consecutive year.

Recent articles by Dan Solomon

Turbo-Charged Social Networks: Lessons From Bundlers
The techniques of cultivating and motivating people who bundle campaign contributions provide some important insights into marketing through social networks. Dec 10, 2008

Rapid Transitions: Changing Brand Meaning in Plain View
The new government being formed by President-Elect Obama's team provides great insight into creating expectations for transparency and interaction. Nov 26, 2008

Generation O: The Implications for Traditional Marketers
Campaign 2008 shows that enthusiasm, as well as disappointment, has a way of spreading Nov 12, 2008

A Two-Year Campaign Nears Its End
An invisible Web that includes e-mails and text messages aims to drive offline action -- getting people to vote. Oct 29, 2008

What Marketers Can Learn From an Extreme Event
The U.S. presidential debate provides insights into how to integrate digital experiences and live events. Oct 1, 2008

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