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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HEADER ARTIST
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/
http://www.facebook.com/edbot5000
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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Highlight words, people, places--anything on any page of this site and get relevant Internet info/links on the spot.
Mary on Twitter
Mary on Facebook
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)
Alternate Reality Games - Resources
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
Alternate Reality Gaming Network
ARG groups on Linkedin (click to go to Linkedin and search for ARG groups.) Here are two:
Transmedia Network
Alternate Reality Games
Analysis: Anatomy of an Alternate Reality Game
From Learning in Tandem: ARGs for Learning
Call to Action for Alternate Reality Game Developers - PLAY ARGs
Wikipedia List of Alternate Reality Games w/ summary and site links
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alternate_reality_games