Using Video to Communicate With Your Agents

IJ’s Mitch Dunford talks with American Collectors Insurance Marketing VP, Laura Bergan, on how they are using video and YouTube to communicate more effectively with their agency base, improve website search engine rankings, and alleviate phone traffic to their call center.

The Wise Use of a Company Facebook Fan Page

IJ’s Mitch Dunford talks with Applied Systems Jeremiah Desmarais and Andy Riegler and to InVEST Executive Director Diane Mattis on how Applied Systems added over 500 new followers to their Facebook fan page in a matter of days. Don’t miss this entire interview and for a special offer from Jeremiah at the end of the interview. 

QR Codes: What are these things?

Short for “quick response,” the QR Code is a two dimensional bar code that was initially used to track automotive parts during manufacturing. Now with the proliferation of smart phones the QR Code is finding its place in mainstream American culture. Mitch Dunford – CEO of Wells Publishing and Julie Tinney – VP of Sales and Marketing join Aaron Dunford to discuss the history, use, and benefits of QR Codes.

Advantages of IBA West Membership

Insurance Journal’s Mitch Dunford talks with IBA West CEO Clark Payan from the Blue Ribbon Conference in Hawaii about some of the efforts the association is making in Sacramento and the advantages of association membership.

An Opportunity To Share

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation is made up of insurance industry professionals who share the goal of helping communities and enriching lives by combining the collective strengths of the industry to provide grants, volunteer service and leadership. In this podcast, Insurance Journal’s Mitch Dunford talks with ACE USA Regional VP, Stephen Myer, The Sullivan Group EVP Hank Haldeman and Melissa-Anne Duncan, Director of development and partner relations with the IICF, about the foundations Western Division Annual Benefit Dinner May 19th in San Francisco.