In particular, I posed a question to these digital marketers: Has your or your family members' experience in the armed forces affected your digital marketing career, and if so, how? In this article, I would like to share the wonderful responses I received, and I would also like to pay tribute to all those in the world of digital marketing and beyond who have volunteered their services and lives in the armed forces around the world. Angie Schottmuller, @aschottmuller, Growth Marketing Advisor at Interactive Artisan angie schottmuller“I originally wanted to be a doctor/veterinarian and served at the 452d Combat Support Hospital, US Army Reserves, NCOIC of Patient Administration, Sergeant (E-5). Near my 4th year in college, I changed to a business degree.
My medical training and experience has given me insight into physiological and psychological factors which I have uniquely image masking service woven into conversion optimization frameworks for compelling design and content. » Douglas Karr, @douglaskarr, CEO of DK New Media douglas karr“I was a nuclear electrician, so discipline, analysis and troubleshooting were the basis of my daily work. I brought that same tenacity to marketing strategies when my career shifted from connecting and analyzing data for machines to human behavior. I am a veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm. » Susan Dolan, @GoogleExpertUK, Google Expert UK at SEO Web Marketing susan dolan“My grandfather, Frank Dolan, was an incredible, honest, strong man who was a boxer and fought Randolph Turpin in the war.
SEO has a lot in common with warfare. For example, you must be ready to fight the long fight; SEO is a marathon, not a sprint. In the army, we had air support, artillery and infantry… in SEO, we have on the page, links and social networks. Also, in combat you need to be able to adapt quickly to change… the same goes for SEO, Google changes its algorithms frequently, and those who fail to adapt will fail. " Layne Harris, @hellroy, VP of Innovation Technology at 360i Layne Harris“Exposure to different types of people and problem-solving opportunities.” Advertising Continue reading below Steve Wiideman, @seosteve, President of Wiideman Consulting Group steve-wiideman“US Army Enlisted (PFC, 1-22 Infantry 1994-1998) I was part of Task Force 21 in 1995 training infantry soldiers on how to use laptop computers and satellite technology to target enemies.