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LISTEN NOW: Interview with MODERN SALON Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed
MODERN SALON’s Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed shares her insight into what’s happening with media in the salon world—including the evolution of advertising and editorial—plus tips for salons on marketing in the digital age, and how to reach a broader audience.
by Staff
December 11, 2019
As Editor in Chief, Alison Alhamed shapes the content and voice for MODERN SALON's social media platforms, digital channels and print magazine. Alison collaborates closely with salon professionals, top talent, brands and industry personalities to connect them with MODERN's community of readers and followers. As a beauty editor, public speaker and licensed cosmetologist, she is passionate about the professional salon industry.
Photographer: Roberto Ligresti
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In this conversation with Chris Sulimay and John Palmieri of the Shop Talk Podcast by 124Go, MODERN SALON’s Editor in Chief Alison Alhamed shares her insight into what’s happening with media in the salon world—including the evolution of advertising and editorial--and how all of MODERN SALON's platforms are designed to present real voices to the world of professional beauty.
She also shares tips for salons on marketing in the digital age and how to reach a broader audience. She also shares some of the latest social media lessons she is sharing with stylists around the country.
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