Community Corner from Search Engine Land: Staff Changes, a New Google Twitter Account to Follow, and an Awards Reminder
This week, the Search Engine Land team is experiencing both a heartfelt farewell and an exciting welcome. There are new ways to stay informed about Google search updates, news on the Search Engine Land Awards, and more recognitions within the search marketing community.
Search Engine Land Staff Updates
Farewell to Jessica Thompson
Jessica Thompson has been a key member of our team for the past five years as our Features Editor. Her contributions have been immense, and she has been instrumental in shaping our featured content. As she moves on to establish her digital marketing agency, Prewett McCarthy Marketing, we bid her goodbye with best wishes and look forward to her continued success in the industry.
Jessica shared her reflections on her time at Third Door Media:
"My years at Third Door Media have been invaluable to my professional development. Working with some of the best minds in the industry to produce outstanding thought leadership content has been deeply rewarding. I am particularly inspired by the company’s leadership comprising brilliant women. While I look forward to the next chapter of owning and building a business, I will always cherish my time at Third Door and will miss the incredible staff and columnists."
Welcome Debra Mastaler
We are thrilled to welcome Debra Mastaler as our new Features Editor. A seasoned search marketer and link building expert, Debra has been a familiar face through her long-standing contributions to Search Engine Land and her sessions at the Search Marketing Expo events. Join us in officially welcoming her to the Third Door Media family.
Debra expressed her excitement:
"I am happy to be officially part of the Third Door Media team. Having contributed to Search Engine Land and participated in Search Marketing Expo as a speaker for many years, this feels like a natural fit. I am honored to be part of such a talented group and look forward to working with our contributors."
A New Channel for Google Announcements
Danny Sullivan, Google’s Public Liaison for Search, has introduced a new Twitter account for updates and announcements: @searchliaison. He encourages the community to follow this account for the latest information from the search team.
The Search Engine Land Awards Are Open for Submissions
The 2018 Search Engine Land Awards are now accepting entries. Early submissions close on March 31, with the final deadline on April 13, 2018. This year’s theme, "Celebrating the Power of Search," invites you to showcase your SEO and SEM campaigns to peers in the industry.
Get to Know Your Search Colleagues
Barry Schwartz continues his "Honor an SEO/SEM" series on his blog, spotlighting nominees like Larry Markovitz, Annie Cushing, Pierre Far, Dawn Anderson, Danny Goodwin, Bruce Clay, Akvile DeFazio, Mike Blumenthal, Susan Hallam, and David Harry. Learn more about why these individuals have been recognized and stay updated with the series.
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