Christopher S. Penn, New Media Leader
Labeled a visionary in new media with an intuitive sense for how marketing and community outreach should be done, Christopher S. Penn is the Chief Technology Officer of the Student Loan Network, founder and producer of the multi-award winning Financial Aid Podcast internet radio show, and co-founder of the groundbreaking PodCamp New Media Community Conference.
Mr. Penn has been called upon for expert information by researchers for the Congressional Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, as well as being sought after for conferences and private intensive seminars.
Mr. Penn has spoken before diverse audiences ranging from executives of major venture capital firms, to state Departments of Education heads, to aspiring college students looking to make their mark on the world. He speaks daily on his Financial Aid Podcast internet radio show on topics of personal finance, college affordability, and career/professional development. Mr. Penn has also been featured in many books, newspapers such as the Wall Street Journal, magazines such as BusinessWeek, and publications for his leadership in new media.
Public Speaking Topics

• New Media 101 - The basics of podcasting, blogging, and new media. In this one hour presentation, Mr. Penn explores the new media environment and strategic implications for your organization and brand.
• Social Networks 101 - Understanding Your New Community. In this one hour presentation, Mr. Penn reveals four strategies for evaluating social networks and understanding the context in which people use them.
• Awakening Your Superhero - 21st century versions of timeless strategies for success. In this one hour presentation, Mr. Penn examines the 10 parameters of a superhero and demonstrates what powers you already have today.
• Blogging 101 - Community Communication at its best. In this one hour presentation, Mr. Penn reveals the top 4 reasons to blog, some blogging tools, plus tips to be a productive blogger and missteps to avoid.
• New Media Marketing 101 - How to use new media to spread the word. In this one hour presentation, Mr. Penn examines the four stages of new media participation and engagement, basic metrics, and how to create value propositions using new media tools.