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Leading Digital Agency Greater Than One Names New Leadership
NEW YORK, May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Following one of the company's most
successful years, Greater Than One, Inc. (GTO) a leading, independent digital
agency is restructuring its senior management, naming Elizabeth Izard Apelles
Chairman and CEO and Richard Newman, president. In addition, Joellen Sommer,
who joined the company in 2007, was named Chief Financial Officer.
Greater Than One, which Apelles co-founded eight years ago, has grown
under her leadership to 70 people with expertise across all aspects of digital
marketing -- engaging and creating meaningful online experiences for their
client customers. A full-service, independent digital agency, GTO has robust
capabilities in Web development, media, strategy and search. Apelles will
continue to oversee the organization's broader vision and mission, as well as
lead its long-term growth initiatives.
Newman, who joined GTO in 2007, will be responsible for the overall
management of the agency as well as helping Apelles lead its long term growth
and strategy. He has over 25 years experience in marketing communications and
agency management having held posts at Saatchi & Saatchi, Lowe, Bates and
Ogilvy, where he was president and Regional Director for Ogilvy Action. Prior
to joining GTO, Newman founded Generation M, a 50+ marketing consulting firm.
"Rich and I look forward to making our vision for GTO a reality -- using
all forms of digital technologies to work with companies who are in the
business of informing, educating, and empowering people to live healthier and
more productive lives," said Apelles.
The announcement falls on the heels of several significant new business
wins and a number of award recognitions for superior work including a Phame,
two Webby Awards and a DTC National Advertising Award. In 2007, Greater than
One was named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Hot 500 fastest growing
companies, one of Advertising Age's Top 100 digital agencies and opened an
office inMadrid, Spain.
About Greater Than One
Greater Than One is a full-service digital marketing agency dedicated to
helping clients communicate with their customers through the latest digital
channels. Recently named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Hot 500 fastest
growing companies, Greater Than One has grown organically and steadily by
focusing on its most important success metric -- customer satisfaction. The
company's client list includes Fortune 500 companies as well as smaller
non-profit organizations, with broad industry experience that spans multiple
sectors including healthcare, education, media & entertainment, government,
publishing, and travel. Founded in 1998, Greater Than One is headquartered in
lowerManhattan and has recently opened an office inMadrid. For more
information, visit www.greaterthanone.com .
Contact: Karen Pineman/Rachel Honig
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212-725-4500 ext. 311/313
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