About Mary Kurek

Formerly a Governor's Press Staff Member and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director...

"I am a Professional Networker now, mining online networks like Twitter and Linkedin to make high-level business introductions for game industry professionals who need marketing, publicity, and partnership connections." More bio HERE

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The art for the header of this site is provided by Edmund Dansart. "Edbot5000" draws robots, monsters, video game characters, and cute girls. Retrogamer and lover of all things nerdy, Ed currently works out of Jacksonville, FL and shows at The Art Center in downtown Jacksonville. He is a featured artist in the summer edition of Casual Connect magazine - article entitled: "Game Art Gets Some Love" by Mary.

http://edbot5000.blogspot.com/
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Client Comments

"Her energy and intelligence, especially in applying the latest social media tools, meant a great return on our investment. As a bonus, Mary consistently provided proactive advice and feedback which was truly valuable."

Robert Yuen on behalf of the entire team at Live Social.

“I have found Mary to be outstanding as a pro networker with regard to business development opportunities. Doing what I do for our studio at Timbuk2, I don't have time to do what she does so excellently as a relationship bridge builder. I think Mary is also uniquely gifted in what she does and follows high level protocols to earn the trust of those she works with.”

Jon Gregerson, Managing Partner, Timbuk2 Studios

"She will help you get Godlike in the industry. @gamemarketing is a must follow."

Rob Paz aka SFX_Prod1gy_X - WCG Ultimate Gamer Show Star, Professional Gamer, Guinness Book of World Records Title Holder

“Mary is constantly introducing me to the movers and shakers in our industry and her efforts to help us obtain affiliates, sponsorships, and more new partners has been a great success.”

Scott Allen, CEO of VETERANS-GAMING

"The moment you sign on with Mary you better be prepared to handle the onslaught of great leads! She’s the real ”Agent Surefire!”

Bora Aytun, CMO, Mavi Interactive (Producer of Award Winning Agent Surefire Infosec Training Game)

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Recent Connections & Intros

1/10/12 Major online reward portal w/ 2 top FB developers. (Linkedin)

1/8/12 Project Mgr w/ lead for a client. (Linkedin)

1/2/12 Games writer with the publisher of a well-respected games pub and a PR/marketing rep for a developer in his area. (Twitter & Linkedin)

1/2/12 Major online reward portal w/ 4 FB developers. (Twitter & Linkedin)

12/28/11 Developer with a project manager and 3 leads for a designer position. (Linkedin)

12/15/11 Games peripherals company w/ a publicity opp w/ major media outlet. (Twitter & Linkedin)

12/13/11 Major online reward portal w/ 2 mommy market leaders and 3 developers. (Linkedin)

12/3/11 Media source with 2 games PR types and a AAA publisher. (Linkedin)

11/30/11 Composer w/ media source/games org leader, 4 developers, and a potential publicity opp. (Linkedin and e-mail)

11/20/11 Gamer personality w/ a PR contact for a AAA publisher. (Linkedin)

11/15/11 Game Dev agent w/ a gamer celeb and voice casting director. (Linkedin)

11/13/11 4 Indie distribution sources, an app marketing expert, and a major reward site COO w/ publicity. (Linkedin)

11/5/11 Media professional w/ 3 networking contacts for career advancement. (Linkedin)

10/24/11 Story Writer with Developer. (Twitter)

10/23/11 Game Developer with composer. (Linkedin)

10/22/11 IGDA Leadership Forum Speaker with Story Writer, Composer, Female Developer. (Linkedin)

10/22/11 Women in Games Pres./CEO with Composer. (Linkedin)

10/21/11 Games Blogger with expert source on game development. (E-mail)

10/20/11 Games Writer with Composer. (Linkedin)

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MARKETING NICHES MOBILE DEVELOPERS MIGHT NOT KNOW

Posted Sat, 11/12/2011 - 20:00 by mary

I had a house-load of family in for the holidays; most of them in their mid-to-late twenties or early thirties. All of them “i-peeps.”

My daughter-in-law (DIL) had just been gifted an iPad 2 (actually, she was gifted a Kindle Fire, which her husband managed to turn into an iPad 2, by cutting a deal with the right person at the right store.) My daughter (D), received an iPod Touch for Christmas the year before, and totes it around like a cell. Her fiancé, (DF) is a serious gamer and keeps his iPod Touch or iPad on him whenever he’s away from his other gaming outlets.

GAMIFY MINE, PLEASE

Posted Sun, 09/04/2011 - 10:52 by mary

We have become a "supersize that" society. Our need and greed for "more" has set up an expectation that we should be entertained, or at least, amused on a daily basis. Maybe it's about numbing our stresses...or maybe it's just a kind of addiction to instant pleasure, but whatever it is, they have noticed. They are the corporate marketing heads who have been taking a dip in the gaming bubble bath filled with irresistible little rubber duckies...the kind that captivate the 3-year-old in us.

Alternate Reality Games - Resources

Posted Sun, 09/26/2010 - 15:57 by mary

Just a few interesting ARG links I came across while prepping to write an article that never came about - thanks to Hurricane Earl.

Little something for everyone.

7 Things You Should Know About Alternate Reality Games

http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7045.pdf

How to Invent an Alternate Reality Game - from ARG expert, Jane McGonigal

http://www.slideshare.net/avantgame/make-an-alternate-reality-game

The Perfect E3

Posted Sun, 06/27/2010 - 12:53 by mary

June 25, 2010: Exactly one week ago today, I was sitting at LAX staring across the isle at a guy I was pretty sure was the idiot who cheated on Sandra Bullock. BTW, Sandy, he’s put on a few pounds since the split. Looked completely miserable – I’d say that I love the justice here…but who doesn’t look miserable at crack of dawn at LAX? On with the real story…

Completely spent of energy after my 3-day network-a-thon, I sat semi-comatose, reminded by my blistered feet why the world’s largest, most extravagant game industry expo is called E3 – Exhausted x 3.

A Little Executive Coaching for Mr. Brett Favre

Posted Wed, 08/19/2009 - 14:53 by mary

Given Mr. Favre's on-and-off approach to his career of late, it's obvious the man has had some difficulties figuring himself out. Even though he's landed with the Vikings, whatever was holding Favre back has gotta be lurking around.