s responsible for educating PR Newswire staff and customers about the role emerging media, such as RSS, blogs, social networks, search engines, and other emerging technologies, play in public relations and marketing.

Michael joined PR Newswire in 1998. He immersed himself in the technology industry in and around the Washington, D.C. area working with clients such as XM Satellite Radio, AOL and the Consumer Electronics Association. In 2003, Michael was named the National Technology Markets Specialist, and eventually led to being named PR Newswire’s first Director of Emerging Media.

Michael has been a featured speaker and moderator at events across the country. Michael is also a featured contributor to several blogs, podcasts, and newsletters. Prior to joining PR Newswire, Michael worked for MacNeil / Lehrer Productions which produces the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer.

Michael graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Speech Communications. Michael Pranikoff maintains a link blog linking to sites and conversations that pertain to the intersection of technology and public relations at http://about.me/michaelpranikoff.

Technology, Search Engines / SEO, Digital Marketing, Digital Business, Social Media, Digital World Expo,