richard stewart

founder and executive director

About

Founder/Publisher/Editor in Chief, Wyland Ocean Realm - CEO Stewart Digital Media - Ocean Realm Media, EcoMedia

Country

united states

City

new smyrna beach

Industry

media production

Skill

photography, public relations, publishing, advertising, digital media, editing, magazines, editorial, social media marketing, marketing, social media, marketing strategy, scuba diving, online marketing, social networking, television, publications, new media, sales management, storytelling, online advertising, creative writing, blogging, marketing communications, event management, video, copywriting, graphic design, video production, media relations, journalism, environmental issues, seo, product marketing, press releases, content strategy, training, advertising sales, brand development, newsletters, email marketing, multimedia, underwater photography, web content, creative direction, content management, copy editing, digital marketing, corporate communications, sports

Experience

founder and executive director

dive travel association

1990-1 - 2000-1 · 10 yrs 1 mo

* Trade organization for travel agents specializing in the selling Dive Travel * Training for Dive Travel Specialists certifications * Annual Dive Travel Trade shows.

founder and publisher and editor

sport diver magazine

1976-1 - 1980-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Sold the publication to Ziff-Davis in 1980 and founded Ocean Realm magazine.

editor

florida diver magazine

1972-1 - 1975-3 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Co-published regional scuba publication featuring Florida and Caribbean destinations.

founder and producer

ecoweek florida keys costa rica

2010-1 - Present · 16 yrs 9 mos

Founder and producer of environmental events, media, PR and creative.

co-founder

dive industry association

2002-1 - 2003-1 · 1 yr 1 mo

Created, with co-founder Gene Muchanski, a new vision for growing the industry one member at a time.

owner

stewart camera center

1972-1 - 1976-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

owner

central florida divers supply

1972-1 - 1976-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Retail dive and training center.

owner

stewart photogrsphy

1966-1 - 1976-1 · 10 yrs 1 mo

Freelance weddings, kids, industrial and travel photography.

founder and chief executive officer and managing director

ecomedia & marketing group

2008-1 - Present · 18 yrs 9 mos

* Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of the EcoGuide Travel Series * Co-Founder of EcoWeek Florida Keys * Producer of EcoWeek Costa Rica and EcoSummit Costa Rica.

publisher and editor-in-chief

wyland ocean realm journal

1980-1 - Present · 46 yrs 9 mos

Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of EcoMedia & Marketing, Ocean Realm EcoJournal and the EcoGuide Travel Series; Snorkeler Destinations and others.

founder and publisher and editor

ocean realm journal

1980-1 - Present · 46 yrs 9 mos

founder and publisher and editor in chief

ocean realm media/ecomedia/lifestyles media

1980-6 - Present · 46 yrs 4 mos

Publishers of Wyland Ocean Realm Journal, Scuba Lifestyles, Dive Travel Lifestyles, Rendezvous Lifestyles, Rejuvination Lifestyles, Nature''s Way, the EcoGuide Travel Series and the DivingGuide Travel Series.

founder and executive director

world ecoalliance/world ecosummit

2011-1 - Present · 15 yrs 9 mos

An alliance of environmental organizations, media and government representatives for the promotion and preservation of the environment; producers of the annual World EcoSummit.