Mike Moran has established many credentials over a 30-year IBM career, and as a professional speaker, author, inventor, and consultant.
Honors
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Named an IBM Distinguished Engineer in 2005, an executive level technical position held by fewer than 400 people |
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Do It Wrong Quickly named one of the 11 best business books of 2007 by the Miami Herald, one of 25 Essential Reads for Web Pros by Website Magazine, and one of Top 100 Social Media Books Ever by Mellow Billow |
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Named 56th on the list of Top 100 Most Influential Marketers of 2009 by Invesp Consulting |
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Named 51st on the list of Top 100 Most Influential Marketers of 2008 by Invesp Consulting |
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Holder of six U.S. patents with more in other countries |
Teaching
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Visiting Executive Lecturer at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, 2007-present |
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Instructor at Rutgers University, Center for Management Development, 2010-present and instructor for the Rutgers Executive MBA program 2012-present |
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Instructor at University of California at Irvine, 2010-present |
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Instructor at Farleigh Dickinson University, Petrocelli College of Continuing Studies, 2012-present |
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Instructor at UCLA, 2010-2012 |
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Course Developer for ClickZ, 2011-present |
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Course Developer for Direct Marketing Association’s Search Engine Marketing Certification Course, 2007 |
Professional Organizations
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National Speakers Association (professional member) |
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Marketing Executives Networking Group (member) |
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Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (member) |


















Skinflint Marketing GuidesLow budget? No budget? No problem! Internet marketing need not be expensive—if you know what to do.
VideosNot interested in reading? Mike's done presentations, interviews, and more, all captured on video.
PodcastsCheck out the podcasts as well as radio and audio interviews that Mike has done over the years.
InterviewsMike regularly interviews Internet marketing luminaries in his Biznology blog. Check out their expert advice.
ChecklistsNot sure how to complete a digital marketing task? See if there is a checklist that fits your situation.
Search Marketing BookThe search best-seller, called the "Bible of Search Marketing" by SearchEngineWatch, is now in its second edition, covering both organic and paid search.
Digital Marketing BookNamed one of the best marketing books of 2007 by the Miami Herald, it's a primer for all things in digital marketing from metrics to social media.
Digital Marketing BookstoreCheck out other leading books on digital marketing from top authors on Amazon.com.
Digital Marketing BlogThe free daily Biznology blog brings business together with technology to solve the digital marketing problems of companies large and small.
Internet Marketing BlogsCatch up with other blogs across the Web with the information you need on digital marketing.