FOLIO: is run by seasoned publishing professionals with years of experience in all facets of magazine publishing. Our access to thought leaders at the highest levels in publishing assures that our content is unique, timely, and relevant.

TONY SILBER [1] (blog [1])
General Manager

Tony Silber is general manager of FOLIO: and Audience Development. He was part of the acquisition team at Red 7 Media that purchased FOLIO:, CM, and their related products in August 2004. Before the acquisition, Silber in 2003 launched M10, the executive-level magazine and information service for the magazine industry. Prior to M10, Silber was publisher of FOLIO: and Circulation Management when it was owned by Primedia. Silber was also editor of FOLIO: from 1998-2000. Silber has a bachelor's degree in history from the State University of New York at Albany.

MATT KINSMAN [2] (blog [2])
Executive Editor

Matthew K. Kinsman first joined Red 7 Media as senior editor of M10 Report in the fall of 2003. Working side by side with industry vet Tony Silber, Matt helped build M10 into one of the industry's must-reads. He was promoted to managing editor of FOLIO: in September 2004 and currently serves as executive editor, helping to direct the editorial vision of the magazine and its related Web site and conferences. Prior to joining Red 7, Matt spent several years with Primedia's trade pub group working as a features editor of PROMO Magazine. Prior to that Matt served as the founding editor of MIN's B-to-B and before that worked on a variety of niche newsletters and market research projects.

JASON FELL [3] (blog [3])
Senior Editor, Online

Jason Fell is senior online editor at FOLIOmag.com and edits FOLIO:'s two industry e-newsletters, FOLIO: Alert and Publishing Technology. Prior to joining Red 7 Media as associate news editor, Jason spent more than two years at Soundings Publications as a staff writer for its flagship Soundings magazine. He also has worked as a reporter with the Journal Register Company of newspapers and in the research department at Boston magazine. Jason is a graduate of Emerson College and holds a BFA in Writing, Literature and Publishing.

VANESSA VOLTOLINA [4]
Associate Editor

Vanessa Voltolina is associate editor at FOLIO: magazine. Prior to joining Red 7 Media, she worked on the editorial team at Studio One Networks, an online syndication company in New York City. Vanessa has written for numerous online and print publications including Zink, The Improper Bostonian, MediaPost, weightwatchers.com and AOL's Lemondrop.com. Vanessa is a graduate of Boston College and holds a BA in English and Communication.

DAN TROMBETTO [5]
Art Director

Dan Trombetto is the Art Director of FOLIO: magazine. Prior to joining Red 7 Media, Dan worked for five years as an Art Director for World Wrestling Entertainment. Dan has also designed for several trade publications, newspapers, and print shops for over a decade. He attended the Connecticut Institute of Art where he earned a Certificate of Fine and Commercial Art.

JOHN ELLERTSON [6]
Advertising Director

John Ellertson is the National Accounts Manager for FOLIO: and Audience Development. He joined Red 7 Media in 2005 as a Regional Sales Manager for FOLIO: and Circulation Management magazines. Before joining Red 7, John was the National Sales Manager for the leading interactive entertainment trade magazine, IE (GameWEEK). He also worked for AirAge Media as a Regional Sales Executive and has more than 10 years of advertising sales experience.

KERRY SMITH [7]
President

Kerry founded Red 7 Media, LLC in 2002 after a 7-year stint at Primedia, Inc. where he ran a group of 8 business-to-business magazines including American Demographics, PROMO, Corporate Meetings & Incentives and others. Prior to his joining Primedia, Kerry and his father ran their own publishing company which they started in 1987 and sold to Cowles Business Media in 1996. Kerry’s passion is creating and launching quality information products that serve niche markets and surrounding himself with talented, passionate teammates who excel at bringing them to life and serving their markets.

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