Michael Della Penna Founder & CEO

Michael Della Penna is a seasoned marketing professional with a long, proven track record of launching successful marketing, branding and sales strategies for leading public and private companies. Most recently, Michael founded SuiteDialog, a full-service email and social CRM agency that helps brands ignite conversations and cultivate relationships with customers across the social Web.

Prior to SuiteDialog, Michael founded Conversa Marketing, a social CRM company which was acquired by StrongMail Systems in 2010. Before branching out on his own, Michael served as chief marketing officer for Epsilon, a leading provider of multichannel, data-driven marketing services. Michael's other key marketing leadership roles included CMO at Bigfoot Interactive, VP of Strategic Development at CNET Networks, Inc., and VP of Marketing at ZDNet. Michael received a B.B.A. and an M.B.A. from Hofstra University.

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BtoB Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in Business-to-Business Marketing and one of the top five most influential people in email marketing – 2007, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002.

BtoB Magazine's Who's Who – 2005

"Following Bigfoot Interactive's acquisition by Epsilon, Della Penna continues to oversee marketing, branding, lead generation and communications for the interactive unit."

BtoB Magazine's Who's Who – 2004

"Bigfoot was recently named one of two best-of-breed vendors for email marketing solutions by Forrester Research. Della Penna also serves as co-chairman of the Association for Interactive Marketing's Council for Responsible email."

BtoB Magazine's Who's Who – 2003

"Della Penna has championed Bigfoot's expanded email and interactive marketing services to help position the company among the industry elite. Though his work with industry associations, he has had an impact on industry best practices and legislation."

BtoB Magazine's Who's Who - 2002

"With help from Della Penna, Bigfoot has formed a new vertical client services group to target specific markets and provide email programs that meet industry-specific needs."

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•	Member & Evaluation Committee Member – ARC Angel Fund (NY based angel fund which invests in early-stage companies with high growth potential)
•	Marketing Advisory Board Member – Milyoni (leading social commerce provider)
•	Former Board of Director Member – StrongMail Systems (leading enterprise email and social Media
•	Direct Marketing Association Interactive Marketing Advisory Board (Founding Member)
•	Direct Marketing Co-Executive Chairman Email Experience Council
•	Jupiter Research Email Measurement Accuracy Coalition
•	Direct Marketing Association Excecutive Chairman Email Marketing Council/Council for Responsible Email
•	Direct Marketing Association Financial Services Council
•	Authentication and Online Trust Association – Original Steering Committee Member
•	Supporter of Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America – Long Island Chapter

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