Started the Tech Hub column which covers the intersection of technology and music for the local-run, local-focused Sound of Boston blog. Developed coverage centered on Boston-based startups which fuse elements of technology and music. Researched and reached out to relevant local start-ups to conduct in-person, phone and email interviews.

Scratch is a marketing innovation consultancy, we help companies develop and grow Digital Brand Authority. We are your marketing co-pilots - working side by side to help you shape the strategy, message and execution your brand and executive need to make the right ripple in the market. At Scratch I:- Develop pitches, releases, reports and content as a member of a tight- knit PR and marketing team - Work with clients across industries with a focus on high tech and Boston startups- Craft client content including bylines featured in well-known industry publications such as IT Business Edge and Mobile Enterprise Magazine- Drive the social media presence for multiple tech clients- Expanded experience in copy editing, pitching, planning, team management and voice over

Finding, appraising, reviewing, and entering data about music-oriented applications on a multitude of platforms: smartphones, tablets, web browsers, and computers, with an emphasis on mobile and web apps that strengthen the connection between listeners and music.Part of the editorial team at Evolver.fm (run by the music data mining company, The Echo Nest), a publication which covers music-based applications and trends in the music industry. Wrote original articles, reviews, “how-to’s”, trend pieces and interviews with industry insiders and developers. Responsible for copyediting and synthesis of material from marketing department.Writing about the music, and more specifically the music app industry for Evolver.fm - My work can be found at: http://evolver.fm/author/tdillon/

Part of a team which researched and collected data on competitors in the location-based smartphone app industry to inform changes that would help to bring more people together at technology events and seminars in the Greater Boston Area. Served as the blogger for the company’s day to day progress and ran the Twitter account (via HootSuite) using it as a means to advertise events. Also contacted event providers and companies to sign on with Mobinett who would then tailor a customized, white-label application to their needs.

Client relations; database mining, organizing and researching; competitor analysis and research; copy writing; marketing