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Michael Jay Moon

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Michael Jay Moon
BornJune 1962 (age 64)
CitizenshipAmerican
OccupationsAuthor, entrepreneur, marketing strategist
Years active1978–present
Known forMarketing publications and co-founder and CEO of GISTICS Inc.
Notable workCo-author of Firebrands: Building Brand Loyalty in the Internet Age
Websitemichaeljaymoon.com

Michael Jay Moon is an American author, entrepreneur, marketing strategist who is the co-author of Firebrands: Building Brand Loyalty in the Internet Age, as well as the co-founder and CEO of the consulting and research company GISTICS Inc.

Career

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Moon began his career in Silicon Valley at the microcomputer company IMS Associates, Inc. in 1978, working in marketing and business development roles.[1] He went on to work with Regis McKenna at Regis McKenna, Inc., working on the advertising accounts of Apple, Intel, and Microfocus.[2] He founded his first marketing and communications agency, Michael Moon Associates, in 1981.[3][4]

After working at various Silicon Valley market research firms, Moon co-founded the Oakland-based GISTICS Inc. in 1987 as a research firm exploring the deployment of new technology, and serves as its president and CEO.[5][6]

Since 1991 it has focused almost exclusively on digital media and marketing automation.[7] GISTICS researches emerging technologies and provides recommendations for companies to apply them to business and marketing applications.[8][9] GISTICS also explores emerging trends in social media, and how technology companies can apply them as part of their market entry strategy.[10]

Writing

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Moon was a contributing editor for Morph’s Outpost from 1993-1995, launching the magazine and writing a monthly column.[11] A technical publication on emerging multimedia design technology, it was based on the design of '60s underground newspapers.[12][13] He was a blogger for Customer Engagement Agencies, DAM for Marketing and Engagement Marketspace.[14] In 2000, he co-authored Firebrands: Building Brand Loyalty in the Internet Age with Doug Millison.[15] The book is now available in 13 languages.[16]

Bibliography

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  • Firebrands: Building Brand Loyalty in the Internet Age, McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2000[17]

Recognition

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In January 1999, Chief Executive Magazine featured Moon in the magazine’s “Technology Gurus” article.[18] He also serves on the advisory board of The Vasconcellos Project, a group created to carry the vision of former Silicon Valley legislator John Vasconcellos.[19]

References

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  1. "IMSAI 8048 Computer". Imsai.net. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  2. "Fury of Steven Jobs—a Theory, Part 1 |". Connectedimaginations.com. 2012-11-25. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
  3. "Michael Moon - CEO at GISTICS Incorporated - United States". FinRoad. Archived from the original on 2013-09-21. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  4. "Full text of "Microcomputing Magazine (March 1983)"". March 1983. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  5. "Digital Asset Management Webinar". Sun.systemnews.com. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  6. Bannan, Karen J. (June 12, 2002). "A new breed of advisers helps businesses see what customers like, and dislike, about Web sites". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  7. Journal of Digital Asset Management (2009-12-01). "Journal of Digital Asset Management - DAM for marketing operations - An interview with Michael Moon of DAM". Journal of Digital Asset Management. 5 (6). Palgrave-journals.com: 330–340. doi:10.1057/dam.2009.30. S2CID 62633007. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  8. MICHAEL MOON; JEFF MARTIN; JOEL WARWICK (2002). "Business Case for Dynamic Imaging in the Enterprise" (PDF). GISTICS. Retrieved 27 August 2013.
  9. Martin, Justin (1996-01-15). "CONFUSION IS KILLING CD-ROM SALES - January 15, 1996". Money.cnn.com. Archived from the original on September 21, 2013. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  10. Rits (2011-04-26). "Social Marketing é a bola da vez - Notícias - Marketing". Administradores.com. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  11. "1.04: Street Cred". Wired.com. 2009-01-04. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  12. Pescovitz, David (2008-08-29). "Morph's Outpost 15th anniversary". Boing Boing. Retrieved August 29, 2008.
  13. "Morph's Outpost on the Digital Frontier". Morphsoutpostonthedigitalfrontier.blogspot.com. 1994-08-08. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  14. "DAM for Marketing – Re: Michael Moon, CEO, GISTICS". Dam for Marketing. Damformarketing.com. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  15. "Loyalty Hardens for Leading Brands on Internet | News". TechNewsWorld. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  16. Journal of Digital Asset Management (2006-09-01). "Journal of Digital Asset Management - Abstract of article: Carbon monoxide costs in your marcom supply chain". Journal of Digital Asset Management. 2 (5). Palgrave-journals.com: 211–213. doi:10.1057/palgrave.dam.3650042. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  17. Moon, Michael; Millison, Doug (2000). Firebrands: Building Brand Loyalty in the Internet Age - Michael Jay Moon, Doug Millison - Google Books. Osborne/McGraw-Hill. ISBN 9780072124491. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  18. "Michael Moon - KMWorld Magazine". Kmworld.com. Retrieved 2013-08-27.
  19. "The Vasconcellos Project - Board and Advisors". Politicsoftrust.net. 2004-11-30. Retrieved 2013-09-03.
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