Mark Corum

by Mark Corum — last modified Nov 02, 2009 09:43 PM
Web designer, writer, educator, political and marketing consultant, Plone evangelist.
Mark Corum

Who am I

I am a staff member at the University of Virginia, a web developer and a political & marketing consultant with more than 20 years experience in tech industries and political campaigns.  I've been involved in the Plone community for the last three years, presented at the Plone Strategic Planning Summit, and been part of the Plone marketing committee for the last two years.  I was recently named an advisor to the Foundation's Board and am now leading its marketing efforts. 

Why am I interested

I'm interested helping the Foundation communicate, market and evangelize Plone to a wider audience than ever before.  I want to tailor our message to potential users instead of just preaching to the choir of existing developers.  The Board exists for the purpose of promoting and protecting Plone, -- promotion/marketing and the legal issues related to intellectual property are things I've been doing professionally for over 20 years.  I have a background in grassroots and community organization for causes I believe in - and Plone and its community are a cause I can promote wholeheartedly.  I'd like to make Plone more approachable to new users and developers.

What I can add to the Plone Foundation

 

  • A depth of marketing and public relations knowledge.
  • An ability to plan, engage, communicate and collaborate across many groups of individuals.
  • Three decades of professional writing and communications experience, including public relations, advertising, journalism, publishing and brand development.
  • Experience in publishing, media and copyright law.
  • For the last year, I've worked with many community members on developing a plan to market and promote Plone in the press, at tradeshows, in the media, and directly to potential users.  Now that the board has approved this plan, I think that being a member of the board would help me better assist in its successful implementation.  
  • I show up, I care, I work and I get things done.

 

Names of Plone Foundation Members Who Second My Nomination

Veda Williams
Joanna Springsteen
Calvin Parker
Alexander Limi