LISLE, IL, Dec. 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Midwest Real Estate Data is excited to announce that President/CEO Rebecca Jensen has been selected as an RISMedia 2019 Real Estate Newsmaker—a dynamic group of key influencers making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the real estate industry and their efforts to positively affect the consumers and communities they serve.
RISMedia, the leader in U.S. real estate news and information services, announced the 2019 class of more than 230 Real Estate Newsmakers in the December issue of its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine.
The incoming class of RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers were nominated earlier this year by RISMedia readers and editors and are showcased in the following categories: Influencers, Trailblazers, Futurists, Achievers, Crusaders, Inspirations, Luminaries, and Trendsetters, with Jensen being honored as a Futurist. MRED Board Members John Murray (Broker/Owner, Key Realty) and Art Carter (CEO, California Regional MLS) were also recognized as Newsmakers in the Trailblazer category while fellow Board Member Alon Chaver (CIO, HomeServices of America) was named a Newsmaker in the Influencer category.
“In RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers, you’ll find an inspirational overview of more than 230 industry leaders who are making a difference in the real estate and homeownership sectors, and whose actions have a far-reaching and profound impact on the real estate industry, from nationwide to their own local communities,” said John Featherston, CEO and Publisher of RISMedia. “You’ll meet the thought leaders and the icons. The heroes and the champions of a better way. The ones who are breaking the mold and the ones who are leading the industry forward.”
“This is a wonderful honor for MRED, because when we make news as a Futurist, that means we’re working with the future in mind and providing our customers with the best solutions possible,” said Jensen.
RISMedia launched the first annual Newsmakers Awards in 2018.
About MRED
Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) is the real estate data aggregator and distributor providing the Chicagoland multiple listing service (MLS) to more than 45,000 brokers and appraisers and over 7,300 offices. MRED serves Chicago and the surrounding "collar" counties and provides property information encompassing northern Illinois, southern Wisconsin, and northwest Indiana. MRED delivers more than 20 products and services to its customers. For nine consecutive years the MRED Help Desk has been identified as one of the best small business centers in North America by BenchmarkPortal. For more information please visit MREDLLC.com.
About RISMedia
For more than 38 years, RISMedia has provided the residential real estate industry with news, trends and business development strategies through its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine; its leading website, RISMedia.com; its popular Housecall blog; and its legendary networking and educational events, including: RISMedia's CEO Exchange; RISMedia's Power Broker Forum, Reception & Dinner; and RISMedia’s Newsmaker Awards Reception & Dinner. Through RISMedia's content programs - including ACE, a turn-key social media content system - real estate professionals share thousands of articles, infographics and videos each day created by RISMedia editors and contributors, helping them influence hundreds of thousands of consumers as they consider buying and/or selling a home.
About RISMedia's Real Estate Newsmaker Awards
RISMedia's Real Estate Newsmaker Awards are designed to recognize those individuals making headlines as a result of their newsworthy contributions to the residential real estate industry, and their efforts to positively affect real estate professionals and the consumers and communities they serve. RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmaker Award recipients were chosen based on nominations received through an online nomination process on RISMedia.com, and by nominations from RISMedia’s in-house editorial team and other industry sources. Nominations for RISMedia’s Real Estate Newsmakers are collected on an ongoing basis throughout the course of the year. There is no fee to nominate a Newsmaker or be recognized/featured as a Newsmaker. Due to deadline and production criteria, RISMedia’s 2019 Real Estate Newsmakers Online Directory may not currently be in its final format. Please check back for ongoing updates.
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