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"Jim will very quickly understand and translate a business issue into compelling content that is both creative and strategically spot-on. Combined with his deep knowledge of social media and its appropriate application it provides a brand with the opportunity to consider digital media as a real business tool. [I think his 'strategic story teller' title is really quite appropriate]."
—Andrew Wood, SVP/Director of Marketing, Mintz & Hoke Communications Group
"I worked with Jim in a PR practice for over one year. He has a demonstrated understanding of social media - and how various social media are used to support larger public relations objectives. He is always current, if not ahead of, many trends in social media. Jim is also a strategic thinker who proposed and executed many interesting and effective strategies for a variety of clients. I strongly recommend Jim Akin."
—Bill Graulty, Account Supervisor, Mintz & Hoke Communications Group
"I've been fortunate enough to have Jim as an editor both for short- and long-term projects. In the realm of the short-term, I frequently worked with Jim when he acted as my editor at MacUser magazine. Later, he edited my iPhone Pocket Guide and iPod and iTunes Pocket Guide books for Peachpit Press. In every case Jim's work was precise, timely, and he offered terrific insights--not only regarding the mechanics of an article or chapter (as is an editor's job) but also with content. Jim's a technology guy. Because he completely gets this stuff, our relationship often resembled that of co-authors rather than author/editor. Oh, and he's a heck of a nice guy. I couldn't recommend him more highly."
—Chris Breen, book author, Peachpit Press/Contributing Editor, Ziff Davis Publishing
"Jim is a delight to work with on any project. He is a truly gifted writer who knows how to take any subject matter and make it easy to understand and interesting. His creativity is exceptional. He also has an astute understanding of technology and the social media environment. In addition, his ability to stay calm under pressure and to work with anyone comfortably is a huge asset. I would enjoy working with Jim again."
—Celeste Gervais, Vice President, Weber Shandwick
"Jim is one of the sharpest public-relations professionals I know (and, as a technology editor and columnist, I deal with a lot of P.R. folks). Give him a chance to dazzle you; you won't be sorry."
—Julio Ojeda-Zapata, technology editor, St. Paul Pioneer Press/author, Twitter Means Business
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