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Business and nonprofit marketing executive Al Maag was awarded the prestigious Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Judges Award at the annual event at the Phoenix Convention Center November 8th.

“Al was honored with the GCOI Judges Award for his body of work that spans more than two decades supporting the technology industry and Arizona Technology Council programs,” said Steve Zylstra, president, CEO, Arizona Technology Council. “He made a significant influence while serving as Chief Communications Officer at Avnet, but more importantly, continues to inspire […]

Maag Honored For Years of Service by AZ Tech Council

Al was honored with the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Judges Award for his body of work that spans more than two decades supporting the technology industry and our Az Tech Council programs,” said Steve Zylstra, president, CEO, Arizona Technology Council. “He made a significant influence while serving as Chief Communications Officer at Avnet, but more […]

From hanging out in a gang to executive . . . lessons learned.

Social Media Isn’t Social By Al Maag, CEO Maagcommplus From hanging out in a gang to executive . . . lessons learned. Eight years ago, before retiring as chief communications officer of Avnet Inc., a $27 billion Phoenix-based technology distributor, I was asking fellow employees to begin using social media to share our company stories and […]

Interview with Al Maag, GHAZ Publisher

My guest on the show today is Al Maag. Al Maag is the worst example of a retired person. The chief communications officer of Avnet a $27 b tech distributor in 2013 is now running a nonprofit focused brand and communications agency in Tempe, AZ and has a marketing content site for nonprofits. He acts as CMO […]

Valley Cubs fans celebrate World Series run

  TEMPE – Former NBA player and current Suns broadcaster Eddie Johnson was just a kid growing up in inner-city Chicago when he attended his first Cubs game. He spent what little money he had to buy a Pittsburgh Pirates hat to be just like Roberto Clemente, his favorite player. Then, he tried to get […]