Search Engine Marketing Firm Hires VP of Business Development

Austin, TX, February 27, 2007 --(PR.com)-- Apogee Search, the largest Search Engine Marketing firm in the Southwest, appointed Don Beeson to the newly created position of Vice-President of Business Development and Sales. In a position demanded by Apogee’s recent growth spurt of both client’s and employees, Don will drive client satisfaction and expand Apogee’s reach in the local, national and international SEM arenas.

“Don is an obvious choice for Apogee Search,” said CEO William Leake. “He brings to Apogee Search 18 years of industry experience and a strong ethos of client service and satisfaction.”

Prior to joining Apogee Search Beeson was the Sr. Manager, Channel Sales for NetSuite, and previously the Director of Channel Sales and Business Development at Extensity where he cultivated sales to $35 million in annual revenue. Beeson also brings with him experience garnered from positions at PowerPay, Integral and American Airlines.

Beeson says he is eager to grow with Apogee and the Search Engine Marketing industry. “Apogee Search is such a fast-moving, forward thinking agency,” said Beeson. “It’s exciting to work in an ever-changing climate, but with a professionalism that comes from more traditional industries.”

Since its inception in 2001, Apogee Search has rapidly grown, and according to the November 2006 issue of Ad Age has become one of the 25 largest Search Engine Marketing firms in the world. Founded by early Internet pioneers and McKinsey & Co. alumni, Apogee focuses on a variety of proven online marketing methods that include paid search, natural search, affiliate marketing, and pay-per-call. All of Apogee Search’s solutions are designed to drive qualified, targeted visitors to B2B and B2C websites for more leads, customers, revenues and profits.

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