Media Staffing Network was formed in 1993* by Laurie Kahn, who at that time had experience in an ad agency as a buyer and in both national and local radio as a seller and a manager. After a successful career in radio in both Kansas City and Chicago, Laurie was looking for her next challenge. Lucky for her, (as is often the case) a new General Manager came in, cleaned house and Laurie was fired**. While deciding what her next career step would be, Laurie was offered a position as a “temporary sales rep” to cover for an expectant mom-to-be at a local radio station who was confined to bed rest. Thus, Rep Temps was born. After completing the maternity cover, Laurie started the company with the idea of placing temporary sales people in advertising sales, traffic and administrative position. Soon after, the company started doing executive recruitment and management training.

Within nine months, the New York office was opened and remained open for nine years when the operation base was all moved to Chicago.  To better serve New York clients, an affiliation was established with Tempositions, a New York based staffing company that specializes in administrative and advertising for quicker service, more opportunities and better benefits for temporary staff.

Along the way, MSN added more services to be of more value to clients including management training, web postings, What is A Spot, sourcing and the Hiring Blitz.

In 2003, Laurie recognized the needs for better educated job seekers and trainers and co-founded All About Careers (www.allaboutcareers.com)

*Originally formed at Rep Temps, the name was changed later to better reflect the true nature of their work.

**Laurie always tells people that she was ‘fired’ and that often it can be a blessing. It gave her the opportunity to follow her passion and start her own business.