Bill Ostendorf

About Bill Ostendorf

I\'ve led the redesign of more than 750 print newspapers, magazines and niche publications along with more than 900 web sites. Our work doesn\'t just involve design but every aspect of operations to improve content, efficiency, revenue and readership. I\'ve also led thousands of training sessions for journalists, publishers and ad directors in 23 countries on a wide range of topics. After focusing on improving the content and design of print newspapers for more than 20 years, we founded a software arm in 2004. Our software company has a long list of innovative offerings, including mediasiteQ, a web CMS customized for media outlets. It is more dynamic, easier to use and faster than any other platform in the industry. Other titles include: NativeNewsQ (for local paid content and press releases and SEO enhancement), QuickAds (for classifieds and Google-like text ads for your own web site), marketplaceQ (to bring print advertising to life online), paywallQ (the newspaper industry\'s first and best pay wall solution and e-commerce engine) and newsroomQ (a modern, affordable print production CMS to power print publications). I\'m hoping to connect with new clients as well as potential employees, freelancers and partners. Creative Circle has a deep background in the newspaper industry. We\'re looking for more clients in non-newspaper industries who can benefit from our indepth knowledge of technology, web and print design, readership, news and content. If you want your content read, we\'re readership and usability experts. I\'m available as a resource to reporters covering the media, advertising, media ethics, newspapers and web technology or to serve as a director or advisor to media companies. I\'m also available as a keynote speaker. Specialties: • Expert, speaker & consultant about media & trends, especially newspapers. • Workshops & training on improving editorial content as well as news & advertising design. • Print & web site design & redesigns.

Experience

1. Founder and President

   Creative Circle Media Solutions

   Jun 2004 — Present · East Providence, RI, US

Education

• Northwestern University

  BSJ, Journalism, management

  1974 — 1978

• Northwestern University

  MSJ, Journalism, management, law, education

  1979 — 1980

Skills

• Print
• Cost Control
• User-Contributed Content
• Advertising
• Newspaper Design
• Online Journalism
• Customer Service
• Writing
• Advertising Design
• Citizen Journalism
• Management Consulting
• Newspapers
• Graphic Design
• Magazines
• Web Design
• SEO
• Custom Software Development
• Digital Media
• Editorial
• Training
• Workshops
• Making Money on the Web
• Storytelling
• E-Commerce
• Newspaper
• Media Expert
• Book Design
• Copywriting
• Writing Coaching
• Advertising Sales Training
• Blogging
• Journalism
• Entrepreneurship
• Identifying New Revenue Streams
• User Experience
• Editing
• Press Releases
• New Media
• Media Finances
• Photoshop