Vikki Chowney

Blogger, Connector, Environmentalist, Foodie, Idea generator, Journalist, Technologist, Writer/Editor

Vikki Chowney is a freelance writer and consultant, currently working on The Really Mobile Project (to indulge her inner mobile geek) as well as waxing lyrical about using technology for Social Change on Vikkichowney.com On top of this, Vikki also writes a weekly tech column for BitchBuzz.com, an independent women's lifestyle network with readers spread across the US & UK. A G20Voice blogger at the recent London Summit, her work has featured on the Global Cool blog, Mobile Industry Review, theGINlady.com and many others. Vikki made the switch from PR to blogging and journalism recently, but still maintains a healthy relationship with Six Degrees. She continues to provide input similar to that of her previous role, which saw her concentrate on the New Media and Digital space. During her time at the tech-specific agency, Vikki created and led campaigns for Acceleration, Imagini and Netlog, as well as worked on mobile innovator ZYB and a range of B2B clients. Prior to this, she worked on the Microsoft Partner PR Programme at Clarity Public Relations, as well as winning the company's first ever New Media account within two weeks of joining. As at Six Degrees, she helped to grow this section of the business to include web design agencies Bluhalo and Rawnet, plus Oscar-winning motion capture company OMG. Vikki has an honours degree in Fashion Promotion & Illustration (with a specialism in PR) from The University of the Creative Arts, and is an avid supporter of charities that aim to reduce climate change. In case you're wondering, all of Vikki's words are her own and not representative of any employer past, present or future.

Communications Technology, Mobile, Social Change