Diane Mermigas is an award-winning business journalist, analyst, author, and consultant with a focus on media, entertainment, telecommunications, and the internet industries. A frequent participant in leading industry and business conferences with years of experience providing clients with digital strategies and analytical research. Mermigas is considered a must-read for her unique contextual big-picture analysis, strategic forecasts, and high-level executive interviews. She has also authored and co-authored media-related books analyzing trends, future developments, and opportunity drivers. Her career has led her to be an adjunct professor of business journalism and new media studies, teaching the fundamentals of business journalism to upcoming and graduating students.