INTERACTIVE MEDIA STRATEGIES - Key Persons

Chris Ritter

Job Titles:
  • Research Associate
  • Senior Editor
  • Research Associate for the Market Research Division
Chris Ritter is Research Associate for the market research division of Interactive Media Strategies, and serves as Senior Editor for the company's publications, research briefs and reports, case studies, thought leader interviews and promotional programs for partners and clients. He is also involved with video production services, including arranging video shoots, coordinating video production & editing, and managing client projects. He has a major in Journalism & Media Communications at Shippensburg University and he has published numerous articles and event reviews for a number of different newspapers and media outlets.

Dan Roche

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Strategist & Advisory Board
Dan Roche brings over 16 years experience of technology-based marketing experience. Dan has worked in the webcasting and collaborative communication space providing a full range of marketing services. He has run the marketing group for TalkPoint webcasting from the start-up days through full maturity, most recently as Vice President of Marketing. He has extensive experience with product marketing, sales enablement, marketing strategies, campaign management and digital outreach strategies. Dan's expertise as a marketing strategist gives him a unique and valuable perspective for consulting to clients, partners and thought leaders. He has helped to develop and manage both technology partnerships and marketing partnerships over the past several years. Watch the recent video interview with Dan to hear his thoughts on marketing automation, industry trends and tips for selecting the right solution.

Neil Walker

Job Titles:
  • Founder of 30 Second Video Marketing
  • Research Analyst & Video Marketing Consultant
Neil Walker is the founder of 30 Second Video Marketing and has embraced the power of video to promote small to mid sized businesses. Neil works with businesses worldwide to produce effective short form marketing videos and promote them using organic search placement and paid ad campaigns. 30 Second Video Marketing is currently expanding into other areas of online promotion, especially in social media marketing. Neil has 20 years corporate experience much of which was involved in the field of connecting consultants with high-end project opportunities.

Paul Beaudoin

Job Titles:
  • Video Production & Editing
Paul Beaudoin is a freelance videographer and video editor for Interactive Media Strategies. Paul brings a wealth of experience in videotaping, directing and producing corporate videos and Video Case Studies and producing shows for a local public access television station. Paul has expertise as a Director of Photography, with an extensive background in both in-studio camera shoots involving 3 broadcast quality cameras, as well as on-site expertise in directing location shots requiring perfect lighting, sound, and camera controls.

Paul Ritter

Job Titles:
  • Research Director
  • Content Marketing Manager & Research Director
Paul Ritter is Research Director and Content Marketing Manager at Interactive Media Strategies, a market research and consulting firm focused on cloud-based technologies, enterprise communications, online video platforms and content marketing strategies. He is also the Founder and Managing Director of Thought Leaders Network. An Experienced Business Leader - He is a seasoned business leader with more than 20 years of experience including management positions with firms ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses and several startup firms. He has an extensive background in market research, internet technologies, video production, speaker programs and content marketing. His expertise includes researching innovative video technologies, identifying industry best practices, consulting on online marketing strategies and showcasing thought leadership insights from dozens of industry experts, best-selling authors and business leaders. Paul Ritter heads up content marketing initiatives and custom market research projects at Interactive Media Strategies. He has more than two decades of professional experience in consulting, research, risk management and internet technologies. He has managed the firm's awards program, the Excellence in Enterprise Video Awards that showcase thought leaders and innovators from around the country. He is a veteran of the research industry, having worked for leading firms such as the Yankee Group and Wainhouse Research. He is the author of dozens of research publications, case studies and white papers. He has been featured in or produced more than 80 client webcasts, video case studies, best practice webcasts, video briefings and thought leader video interviews. He has been quoted more than 200 times in the press and media including in USA Today, The New York Times, CNN Money, The LA Times, ECommerceTimes, Internet Retailer and many other publications and media outlets. (Read more) He has consulted with client organizations across the US and in the UK, France, Singapore and Argentina. He has an MBA from the University of Maryland. He received the 2010 "Small Business of the Year" award from the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce.