Sponsor Spotlight: Directions Magazine
Our first Sponsor Spotlight for Spatial Connections Online is Directions Magazine (DirectionsMag).
Owned, managed, and edited by standout women in the field of geography and GIS, DirectionsMag is the industry leader for media in the geospatial community. Through their articles, webinars, and social media, Directions Magazine engages its audience with information about the latest developments in applied geography, technical breakthroughs, and geo-awareness. Directions inspires geospatial professionals to solve global challenges with geospatial technology.
Jane Elliott co-founded Directions with her husband Scott Elliott more than 20 years ago. Ms. Elliott has a long history in the GIS community. She was “all over the idea of online only because it was a fast way to cover news.” Directions Media remains an online-only media company with multiple assets. Writers and media creators in the geospatial community are able to share their work via Directions, with professional and amateur geographers alike from 195 countries. Articles, podcasts, and webinars include topics ranging from agriculture to utilities and beyond!
I had the good fortune to meet Managing Editor, Barbaree Duke, about 10 years ago at a conference where she was speaking. I attended the conference, hoping to connect with other geospatial professionals and educators, and was very impressed with Ms. Duke’s knowledge of the industry, the potential for application, and her commitment to the geospatial community. Last year, I started writing for DirectionsMag and it’s exciting to be a part of such a wonderful community of geospatial writers!
I asked Ms. Duke why Directions decided to sponsor Geospatial Connections Online, and she was very clear about the importance of the people in the geospatial community. "We always talk about the power of data in the geospatial community, but I believe it's the amazing people in this community that are the real heroes. I always get great ideas and encouragement from conversations with colleagues.”
“Geospatial work is a collaborative endeavor. Networking and team-building are essential to the geospatial community’s success.”
DirectionsMag has been bringing news and ideas to the geospatial community on trends, tools, and services for many years. They are a respected source for information, professional development, and thought leadership. I encourage you to:
Sign up for the Directions newsletter and for the webinar updates (you can choose one or both). You’ll hear bi-monthly from industry leaders and learn about the geospatial community.
Contact DirectionsMag if your company is looking for a place to advertise. If you want the leader in geospatial connections, look no further. 20K subscribers and excellent open/click-thru rates gives your company the opportunity to “meet geospatial professionals in their inbox.”
Share Spatial Connections Online, our networking and community building event with your colleagues, and meet the Directions Media staff “in person”!
Thank you again, DirectionsMag, for joining us in making (spatial) connections online!
