Telephony magazine, the leading business-to-business publication for telecommunications service providers, is pleased to introduce you to Richard L. Ayer and Jane Hayward, the newest members of the Telephony sales team. Rick and Jane will devote their market expertise to the West coast, driving the sales effort for Telephony's family of products.

"We believe in building strong client relationships," says Rick. "We strive to understand advertisers' challenges and work hard to create dynamic solutions. We're excited to be part of the Telephony brand."

"After 25 years working in different technical publishing markets, the key to enjoyment in my work is the ability to help clients achieve their strategic goals and assist them in the process of utilizing new and accountable resources," says Jane. "Telephony has developed an exceptional stable of marketing tools, making this position even more creative."

With over 45 years of combined experience, Rick and Jane have had great success in a wide range of B2B publications. They have worked in many fields ranging from construction to electronics to telecomm, for both small associations and large companies, including CMP, McGraw-Hill, Gordon, Primedia, Penn-Well and Reed. Specifically, Rick has previously worked for Communications Week, Teleprofessional, Broadcasting & Cable, Broadcast Engineering and Asia-Pacific Telecom. Jane has previously worked for Semiconductor Manufacturing, EETimes, and NASA Tech Briefs.

“With Rick and Jane both dedicated to the West Coast, Telephony now has double the manpower to reach customers with real solutions,” says Mark Hickey, publisher of Telephony. "Their commitment to building long-term partnerships will ensure the highest level of customer service to our audience."

Telephony gives telecom marketers the opportunity to reach a focused telecom audience through a broad range of targeted marketing channels and custom opportunities. Whether in print, e-newsletters Webcasts, events or online, Telephony delivers insightful journalism and real-world intelligence about the technologies and business strategies that are driving the telecom industry.

For more information, please contact:
Richard L. Ayer
U.S. Western Manager
949.366.8455

Jane Hayward
U.S. Western Manager
949.366.2457

Mark Hickey
Publisher
312.840.8408