I’m very happy to announce today that Search & Social Media, LLC, the parent company of Search Engine Journal, has hired Ann Smarty as our Director of Media for the Search & Social Media Network. As the ful time Director of Media for Search & Social, Ann’s top priorities include :
- Managing columnists and guest blogging appearances on Search Engine Journal
- Participating on other third party properties on behalf of Search & Social
- Blogger outreach and Social Media outreach on behalf of Search & Social and our clients
- Developing media and blogging plans for other S&S properties such as IMBroadcast and DailySEOTip
- Developing blogging strategies for Search & Social client blogs and their respected writers
Many of you know Ann from her countless SEJ posts and numerous guest blogging appearances across many other blogs and properties. Ann has been a part time employee of Search Engine Journal for over a year now and has done an amazing job at expanding the reach of the site and establishing a community feel for our amazing columnists and bloggers.
Jordan, Dave and I could not ask for a finer team member and more devoted Director of Media at Search & Social than Ann. I asked Ann for a quote on her new position for the news release, and thought it best just to add it here to this announcement as Ann’s thoughts on working with Search & Social reflect the excitement we all have been going through over the past two weeks and while also planning the future of the company.
I’ve had a choice: to continue building my own business and personal brand or to become part of something huge and exciting. And I chose the latter because at this stage I saw more possibilities in building and promoting a huge company: I have been temped by the variety of assignments I am going to have and the diversity of experiences I am offered to get.
That was the main reason… but not the only one. SEJ was another important reason I wanted to become part of the new company. The blog has long been my home and Loren has long been my great friend – so I just I felt the need to head where they were heading.
Stability was another (not that important) reason – I no more have to worry if I lose one of my clients I’ve been promoting for a long time. Now I am always backed by the solid team of partners and co-workers who ensure I am never alone…
So here I am! Having 3 bosses at a time (that’s for the downside, I guess, but don’t tell them ;)). And I promise to give my heart and time to the new company we are building!
If you are interested in contributing to Search Engine Journal as a guest blogger, please contact Ann at ann [AT] searchandsocial.com.
Thanks for the kind words, Loren. I am looking forward to our working together on more projects.
Congrats Ann……..
Congrats to Ann, and especially to Media at Search & Social. I have followed Ann on the web and a more dedicated and knowledgeable person is hard to find. Best of luck in your new position Ann!
Congratulations Ann, it’s a natural fit, and it’s going to be great, just watch. btw, you look fantastic for just having a baby!
Congrats Ann (from an old pal :). Looking forward to the redesign, new stuff and sharing the feed!
As a big fan of Ann’s, I couldn’t be happier! She’s smart, responsive, and knowledgeable – just to name a few. Best wishes to Ann, and congrats to Loren on a great decision!
Congrats Ann :)
Congratulations Ann……… Your contributions to the community are priceless!
Congrates Ann … look forward to see you in new Appointment!
Thanks a lot.
@Monica, that was 6 months ago :)
Congrats Ann!
Sounds like you had a tough choice that many of us face. Congrats and best of luck!
Well done Loren! Snagging Ann will go down as one of the smartest things you and your new company accomplished in your first year.
I’ve been a long time admirer of your input to the SEO/SEM community Ann. My heartiest congratulations and best wishes for this next phase of your (already stellar) career.
Couldn’t have picked a better person imho! Congrats Ann and keep up the great work :)
Congrats Ann!
Good choice Loren!
ps: nice picture :)
Congratulations Ann – well done, and well deserved.
Congratulations Ann! I’ve been reading your posts for months now–this is well deserved.
CONGRATS GORGEOUS!!
Congrats Ann! It’s great opportunity to work as a team and building the brand together, especially on these search industry.
My hearty wishes and Congratulations Ann :-)
This is great as long as it doesn’t keep her from posting to let us know the latest and greatest SEO tools and how to use them to their fullest.
Congrats Ann :)
Congrats Ann!
They made a good choice picking you :)
Good luck Ann, though with your competence you won’t need luck! :)
Congratulations Ann! I know they couldn’t have picked a better person for the position. ;-)
Congrats Ann! Search & Social Media made an excellent choice.
Good luck and congrats, Ann. Same to Search & Social. Great people, great minds….all the best to you.
With the caveat that I’m a rookie (only developed one commercial site for a friend) and am tailing off on SEO work, I find myself still drawn to read one SEO source: the SEJ columns by Ann Smarty. Thanks for all your help.
Congrats! It’s great to see you being recognized for your hard work and dedication! Warm wishes for the future. We love reading you.
Congratulations Ann, it’s well deserved.
This is excellent news! So I think SEJ should host a tweetup so we can all get together and celebrate in one place. :)
Wow, guys, thanks a lot for the congrats!
Ann,
You are joining some of the best minds in the industry. I told Loren he was the icing on the cake. You on the Search & Social team is the cherry on top. It will be very exciting to watch you guys soar.
You’re going to be able to accomplish so much more together, and we, your readers, will benefit as a result.
Congrats!
Congrats, Ann.
Congrats Ann! You are one of my favorite bloggers to read and you deserve the promotion. Best of luck to you!!!
Congratulations!
Congratulations, Ann, and best of luck to the whole crew on all of the new and exciting directions!
Congratulations Ann, u’re great!
Congratulations Ann, you deserve it.
Congratulations!
Congratulations Ann. Love your posts.
Congrats Ann from my side too.
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Congrats Ann
Congrats Ann! Looking great, but performing much than that!