Who are the Internet Oldtimers?

While at ad:tech New York 2007 I had the opportunity to go to a fabulous party which was hosted at the Soho House by the Internet Oldtimers. The Monday night party was fantastic and the hummus as well as the conversation flew freely. I recognized a few faces, although I have been in the industry for over 10 years however I felt dwarfed in comparison to many of those who surrounded me. My question to a friend’s confident smile was purposeful in its composition, “who are these people?” I whispered, “Who are the Internet Oldtimers?”

Strength in Numbers and in Experience

Tom Hespos with Underscore Marketing, LLC founded the group in 1999 and then in 2005 Skip Graham, HereWare, LLC purchased the List.

The OldTimers organization is a members-only community consisting of long-time top leading decision makers and influencers in the digital media and marketing industry. OldTimers interact with their peers in a private, highly confidential and relaxed virtual space on topics which impact the online marketing environment such as predictions on industry happenings, issues and trends, online measurement, media buying, cross platform deals, emerging media and technology. With a membership in excess of 400, the group uses this network as a resource for education, career opportunities, information, and network for business opportunities at large. They even manage a few laughs in between.

“Who” is an Internet Oldtimer?

An Internet Oldtimer has at least 10+ years of interactive marketing experience, and is a recognized industry expert. Whether they are an internet CEO, President, Editor in Chief, Senior Executive, or manager – they are thought leaders and influencers in their space.

How do you become an Internet Oldtimer member?

For membership considerations, you can fill out an application and send back to Lora at lora.hindsley@oldtimerslist.com . When sending, please attach your bio and a headshot.

http://www.oldtimerslist.com/members/Membership_Application.xls

Is Your Company interested in Sponsoring an Oldtimers Event?

The Internet Oldtimers have sponsorship opportunities available for our San Francisco event occurring during ad:tech in April. Our sponsorship opportunities go fast, so secure a sponsorship now with The Internet Oldtimers – “Where New Media goes for Experience and Perspective!” You are welcome to directly contact lora.hindsley@oldtimerslist.com for more information.

http://www.oldtimerslist.com/members/sponsorships/OT2007plusStandAlones.pdf

Oldtimers Sponsor

Guidester | www.guidester.com

Search Engine Strategies | http://www.searchenginestrategies.com/chicago/registration.html

Compete.com | www.compete.com

The soul has no age! If you have been in the industry over 10 years and are interested in sharing and joining with those who have experience of over 10 years in the industry this is a fantastic group to join..

About Heather Paulson

Heather Paulson is the President of PaulsonManagementGroup.com which provides Affiliate Management, Paid Search Management, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Management and affiliate video production and affiliate recruiting services.

Heather was appointed to the Affiliate Summit advisory board in 2006. In 2007 Ms. Paulson was appointed to the advisory board for Affiliate Classroom. In 2007 Ms. Paulson was elected as PPCClassroom.com’s education manager. in 2008 Ms Paulson was nominated as a FAB member of the Performance Marketing Association and is an honorary recipient of the ACC Certified Affiliate Managers Course. in 2008 Heather Paulson was invited to become a member of The Internet Oldtimers Foundation. She has passed the Google professionals certification twice. Heather also blogs at Paulson Management Group Blog. You can follow Heather on Twitter: @Heatherpaulsons.

Website: http://www.PaulsonManagementGroup.com