Difference between revisions of "Joanna Shields"
(let's see) |
|||
| Line 20: | Line 20: | ||
| color = #ae2301 | | color = #ae2301 | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Joanna Shields''' is a co-executive producer in the webseries [[KateModern]]. | + | '''Joanna Shields''' is a co-executive producer in the webseries [[KateModern]] and the international president of [[Bebo]]. |
| − | Joanna has a Bachelor of Science from The | + | Joanna has a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master's in Buisness Administration from George Washington University.<ref name="guardian">[http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2007/aug/13/mondaymediasection6 Guardian.co.uk]</ref> She started her career working as a research analyst for Deloitte, Haskins, and Sells. She then went on to hold positions as product marketing manager and senior sales manager for the grahpics system devision of Canon USA and marketing manager for the National Digital Corporation.<ref name="girlgeeks">[http://www.girlgeeks.org/innergeek/inspiringwomen/shields.shtml Girlgeeks.org]</ref> |
In 1988, Joanna took a job as a product manager for Electronics for Imaging and worked her way up to Vice President of Worldwide Sales.<ref name="guardian"/> After seven years at that job, she took a job as CEO of a start-up media techonology company called Veon.<ref name="girlgeeks"/> As CEO, she lead the the company to its acquisition by Philips, NV. During this time, she was named one of the Top 10 Industry Executives by Electronic Media magazine and the company itself was recognized as one of the Top 50 Private Companies by Red Herring in 2001.<ref name="milia">[http://www.milia.com/App/homepage.cfm?linkid=21293&moduleid=410&pram=56551&appname=100472 Milia.com]</ref> | In 1988, Joanna took a job as a product manager for Electronics for Imaging and worked her way up to Vice President of Worldwide Sales.<ref name="guardian"/> After seven years at that job, she took a job as CEO of a start-up media techonology company called Veon.<ref name="girlgeeks"/> As CEO, she lead the the company to its acquisition by Philips, NV. During this time, she was named one of the Top 10 Industry Executives by Electronic Media magazine and the company itself was recognized as one of the Top 50 Private Companies by Red Herring in 2001.<ref name="milia">[http://www.milia.com/App/homepage.cfm?linkid=21293&moduleid=410&pram=56551&appname=100472 Milia.com]</ref> | ||
| Line 30: | Line 30: | ||
After a few years with RealWorks, Joanna took a job with Decru, where she was managing director and vice president. This involved being in charge of establishing Decru's operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.<ref name="goliath">[http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-2854243/Joanna-Shields-joins-Decru-as.html#abstract Goliath.ecnext.com]</ref> She also led the European team to a successful acquisition by Network Appliance.<ref name="milia"/> | After a few years with RealWorks, Joanna took a job with Decru, where she was managing director and vice president. This involved being in charge of establishing Decru's operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.<ref name="goliath">[http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-2854243/Joanna-Shields-joins-Decru-as.html#abstract Goliath.ecnext.com]</ref> She also led the European team to a successful acquisition by Network Appliance.<ref name="milia"/> | ||
| − | In 2004, Joanna took a job with Google, where she was the European Director of Partnerships. In this capacity, Joanna was responsible for the syndication of Google's products throughout Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa. She also established all of the content partnerships that were essential for Google Video, Google Books, | + | In 2004, Joanna took a job with Google, where she was the European Director of Partnerships. In this capacity, Joanna was responsible for the syndication of Google's products throughout Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa. She also established all of the content partnerships that were essential for Google Video, Google Books, Google Earth, and Google Maps. She also orchestrated partnerships with some of the world's largest media and telecom companies, most recently with BSkyB.<ref name="bebopress">[http://www.bebo.com/Press.jsp?PressPageId=3252049380 Bebo.com]</ref><ref name="milia"/> |
Today, Joanna serves as the international president of [[Bebo]], third in command only to founder Michael Birch and his wife Xochi, CEO and president, respectively. Shortly after joining the compnay, Joanna, a long time fan of lonelygirl15, approached [[the Creators]] about doing a show on Bebo. Six months later, Bebo had its own teen drama, KateModern. Joanna was responsible for taking [[Miles Beckett]] and [[Greg Goodfried]] to meet with advertisers to pitch the idea, and helped secure a number of [[KM Product placement|sponsors]] for the show.<ref name="guardian"/> | Today, Joanna serves as the international president of [[Bebo]], third in command only to founder Michael Birch and his wife Xochi, CEO and president, respectively. Shortly after joining the compnay, Joanna, a long time fan of lonelygirl15, approached [[the Creators]] about doing a show on Bebo. Six months later, Bebo had its own teen drama, KateModern. Joanna was responsible for taking [[Miles Beckett]] and [[Greg Goodfried]] to meet with advertisers to pitch the idea, and helped secure a number of [[KM Product placement|sponsors]] for the show.<ref name="guardian"/> | ||
Revision as of 19:38, 25 November 2007
| Joanna Shields | |
|---|---|
 | |
| KateModern: | Co-Executive Producer |
| Background information | |
| Age | 45 |
| Bebo | joanna1joanna |
Joanna Shields is a co-executive producer in the webseries KateModern and the international president of Bebo.
Joanna has a Bachelor of Science from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master's in Buisness Administration from George Washington University.<ref name="guardian">Guardian.co.uk</ref> She started her career working as a research analyst for Deloitte, Haskins, and Sells. She then went on to hold positions as product marketing manager and senior sales manager for the grahpics system devision of Canon USA and marketing manager for the National Digital Corporation.<ref name="girlgeeks">Girlgeeks.org</ref>
In 1988, Joanna took a job as a product manager for Electronics for Imaging and worked her way up to Vice President of Worldwide Sales.<ref name="guardian"/> After seven years at that job, she took a job as CEO of a start-up media techonology company called Veon.<ref name="girlgeeks"/> As CEO, she lead the the company to its acquisition by Philips, NV. During this time, she was named one of the Top 10 Industry Executives by Electronic Media magazine and the company itself was recognized as one of the Top 50 Private Companies by Red Herring in 2001.<ref name="milia">Milia.com</ref>
Joanna then went on to work as vice president of international for RealWorks. In this role, Joanna launched one of Europe's most rapidly growing online content subscription services and established the company as the leader in mobile media delivery. While she was there, Joanna was named a Euro Top 50 Executive by European Cable and Satellite Magazine and a UK Top 50 Executive by Internet Magazine.<ref name="milia"/>
After a few years with RealWorks, Joanna took a job with Decru, where she was managing director and vice president. This involved being in charge of establishing Decru's operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.<ref name="goliath">Goliath.ecnext.com</ref> She also led the European team to a successful acquisition by Network Appliance.<ref name="milia"/>
In 2004, Joanna took a job with Google, where she was the European Director of Partnerships. In this capacity, Joanna was responsible for the syndication of Google's products throughout Europe, Russia, the Middle East, and Africa. She also established all of the content partnerships that were essential for Google Video, Google Books, Google Earth, and Google Maps. She also orchestrated partnerships with some of the world's largest media and telecom companies, most recently with BSkyB.<ref name="bebopress">Bebo.com</ref><ref name="milia"/>
Today, Joanna serves as the international president of Bebo, third in command only to founder Michael Birch and his wife Xochi, CEO and president, respectively. Shortly after joining the compnay, Joanna, a long time fan of lonelygirl15, approached the Creators about doing a show on Bebo. Six months later, Bebo had its own teen drama, KateModern. Joanna was responsible for taking Miles Beckett and Greg Goodfried to meet with advertisers to pitch the idea, and helped secure a number of sponsors for the show.<ref name="guardian"/>
Joanna was also responsible for heading up an exclusive advertising deal between Yahoo! and Bebo, which has quickly become the number one social networking site, beating out both Facebook and MySpace.<ref name="marketingpilgrim">Marketingpilgrim.com</ref>
References
External Links
| KateModern Cast & Crew | |
|---|---|
| Main Cast | Alexandra Weaver · Tara Rushton · Ralf Little · Jai Rajani · Giles Alderson · Lucinda Rhodes Flaherty · Sam Donovan · Emma Pollard |
| Supporting Cast | Pippa Duffy · Liam Reilly · Gene Foad · Valerie Cutko · Matthew Gammie · T'Nia Miller · Mike GLC · Phil Whelans · Ronan Summers |
| Creators | Miles Beckett · Greg Goodfried |
| Crew | Joanna Shields · Amanda Goodfried · Kelly Brett · Cristy Coors Beasley · Pete Gibbons · Louis Figgis · Claire Finbow · Elisabeth Pinto · Jonathan Almond · Amy Barnes · Lucy Chilton · Meryl Iona Edwards · Gavin Rowe · Luke Taylor · Yusuf Pirhasan · Sam Rowland · John Palmer · Zan Barberton · Matthew Hart · Luke Hyams · Tom Wright · Hazel Grian · Neil Mossey · Lawrence Tallis · Ricky Martin |
| Cameos | Jamie Bell · The Days · Sister Mary And The Choirboys · Nick Grimshaw · Scouting for Girls · Other Cameos |
