Erin Kotecki Vest, when not disabled by Lupus, is BlogHer, Inc.’s* Social Media Strategist helping BlogHer make the most impact in the quickly-evolving new media landscape. Erin also served as BlogHer’s Political Director throughout the seminal 2008 election cycle and beyond, connecting community members directly to legislators and policy-makers. And as BlogHer’s Producer of Special Projects, Erin spearheaded several online video and editorial initiatives aimed at raising the profile of BlogHer’s 40 million plus community members.
Prior to joining BlogHer, she spent ten years as a broadcast journalist in Los Angeles, Orlando and Detroit winning six Golden Mic Awards with LA news institution KFWB.
In addition, Erin speaks to audiences across the country (SXSW, Politics Online, Gov 2.0 LA, BlogHer, BlogWorld, Journalism Week at the University of Reno, Chicks Who Click, Nevada Interactive- just to name a few) and provides commentary for national media outlets including CNN. She has also tends to do things like advise singer-songwriter Alicia Keys on finding the right blogger for her site, and briefing the White House and members of Congress on how to reach and engage with women online.
When she’s not on the road or on your tv, you can find her at home in Los Angeles with her two children, husband, and Bo Obama look-alike, Nicky the wonder dog.
Explaining the “Queen of Spain” Blog Name:
Back before blogging was cool, a friend thought Erin was being obnoxious. He asked the now infamous question “Who the F do you think you are, the Queen of Spain?” When it came time to choose a blog name, it seemed clear. This was a soapbox, and Queen of Spain = Obnoxious Erin.
A note to PR agencies and marketers:
Queen of Spain blog does not review products or services. It does not host giveaways or offer discounts. This is a parent blog, a political blog and a personal blog.
Any products or services previously mentioned on this blog or in its archives are null and void and were given away on my discontinued Ustream show and only promoted here.
@queenofspain on Twitter *might* mention a product you send, and will fully disclose that it was sent to her and by whom. Contact queenmediallc@gmail.com. But in all honesty, your best bet is to BUY AN AD on the right sidebar below the fold or get to know me really, really well and then beg.
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Why Spain? I lived in Madrid for three years: Jan. 92- end 94. I follow your blog/tweets for the politics, but I’m curious about the title…
So, how was your interview with Obama?
President Obama Looking very Happy with Queen of Spain 🙂
You met President Obama!
GO you. That’s worth every bit of blogging pain!
So glad I found you. I’ll be back often.
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Thanks 4 following me on twitter. I am an visual artist in & must say U have posted some interesting stuff. LOVE IT & Good luck in what ever U do.
I LOVE this blog! It’s funny, but also spot-on. I try not to comment on most posts since the result is always: “here here”. Thanks!
President Obama Looking very Happy with Queen of Spain
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You hugged Obama. You are my hero.
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Erin,
Okay you said to beg. I would absolutely be honored if you could review or look over my website. Teaching your child to read and promoting a parent movement to get parents involved in their child’s early reading skills will make an enormous difference in a child’s future academic success.
I know you said you did not do reviews but I would love for you to make an exception and review Stepping Stones Together (www.steppingstonestogether.com), my new online and printable reading program for parents to work with their kids ages 3-7 on beginning reading skills.
I designed this program to address a needed resource I could not find when searching for a parent/child beginning reading program to help my own children, and to provide highly motivational reading resources for parents and caregivers to help their child who is ready to read. I wanted to meet the needs of busy parents, being one myself, and make it easy to use, and it was designed with realistic daily practice commitments in mind. This program can be completed within 15-20 minutes each day, and within just 60 days, your child will be reading.
It was very important to me to make this an affordable program so that all parents can join in on my passion to get kids to learn to love to read. I also wanted to get the word out before the summer months to help parents keep new readers on track with their reading even while going off to camp each day.
I hope that you participate in the movement to keep kids reading, and I welcome any feedback that you might have! Please go to steppingstonestogether.com for more information.
Erika Burton
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Looks like Pres. Obama is happy with your work.
I remember way back when your masthead was purple. Long before your second was born. 🙂 And one of your posts that still stays with me is the carpet bagger post. #Justsayin’. 🙂
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