IMPAQT Press Release

IMPAQT Starts 2011 with Four New Employees

Pittsburgh, PA – IMPAQT, a leading Search Engine Marketing firm, is starting the year off with five additions to its Client Services and Data Management teams in support of recent opportunities.

	Christi Hart was hired as an SEO Account Manager. Previously, she worked at Industrial Robotics at RobotWorx, where she designed Web sites and managed Paid and Organic Search efforts for B2B lead generation. Christi has an AAB degree in Computer Information Technology from Marion Technical College and is currently enrolled in Franklin University's Web Development program.

Kerianne Lawlor was hired as a Search Specialist. She comes to us from Branding Brand, where she was responsible for conducting keyword and competitive research, managing relationships with bloggers, and developing linking strategies. Kerianne has a BS in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh with a major in marketing.

Pete Smith was hired as a Search Specialist. He comes to us from T. Rowe Price, where he served as a Web Analyst. Prior to this role, Pete served as a Trends Analyst for Penn State University and as a Private Consultant for a small business. Through these roles, Pete has acquired years of experience in Search, Web development, and database administration and development. He has a BS in Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State University, where he participated in the Google Online Marketing Challenge.

Ashley Kaufman was hired as a Search Specialist after successfully completing an internship at IMPAQT. She attended Penn State University, where she earned a BA in advertising and also participated in the Google Online Marketing Challenge. She also earned a MA in Advertising at Michigan State University.

About IMPAQT:
IMPAQT is a privately-held Search Marketing agency helping Fortune 1000 marketers gain revenue, branding, awareness and top Internet rankings through Search-based Paid Placement campaigns and Organic Web site optimization as well as social media marketing and data integration.

IMPAQT’s customized client consulting, coupled with powerful analytics tools and analysis, has catapulted it to the top tier of Search Marketing agencies worldwide. IMPAQT manages millions of keywords for more than 100 brands and has managed more than 500 campaigns since its launch in 1999. IMPAQT has doubled its annual growth rate over three years, ranking as one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing companies. Please visit www.IMPAQT.com to learn more.

Media Contact:   

Jennifer Balthaser
PR Coordinator, IMPAQT
Office: 412-733-7100
jbalthaser@impaqt.com

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