Relocation.com Appoints Tim Johnson as Online Managing Editor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW YORK - March 18, 2008 - Relocation.com, the leading online consumer resource for moving services, has hired Tim Johnson as online managing editor. In this newly created position, Johnson will be in charge of all day-to-day editorial content for Relocation.com and its multiple vertical channels, which include moving, storage, automobile transport, mortgage and home improvement. In addition to ensuring that all content reflects a consistent Relocation.com voice, Johnson is responsible for growing and managing a network of expert writers, providing a steady stream of original, engaging and relevant content for consumers throughout their moving process.
Johnson will work closely with Relocation.com's senior management and product team to define, create and execute new content features that further promote user engagement, including the implementation of new functionality and tools that incorporate the latest in web technology.
"As Relocation.com continues to expand and attract more consumers looking for tools and resources on moving, it is critical to offer best-of-breed content that truly informs and engages. Tim will play a pivotal role in achieving this objective and further establishing our position with both consumers and advertisers," said Greg Hebner, chief executive officer, Relocation.com.
Johnson comes to Relocation.com after spending eight years with TheStreet.com, a leading network of financial Web sites, where he served as co-executive editor. In this position, Johnson supervised an editorial and design staff of 12 people and was responsible for all editorial content on all the Web sites. Additionally, he oversaw the production and quality control of 10 email newsletter products. During his term, Johnson was the editorial lead on the major redesign of TheStreet.com, RealMoney.com and numerous e-newsletters, collaborating with multiple departments including the creative and technology groups. He also worked alongside senior management to build new products and services that enhanced TheStreet.com's offerings.
Prior to TheStreet.com, Johnson was an award-winning reporter and editor at several newspapers.
About Relocation.com Relocation.com is the largest online marketplace connecting consumers who are moving locally, nationally or internationally with professionals that can best service their needs. Working with many leading moving and storage companies, Relocation.com provides free quotes from quality, professional companies who can service consumers during their upcoming move. It is focused on helping make the relocation process easier and less challenging for the 40 million people moving each year. Relocation.com offers comprehensive information, tools and resources to help consumers compare, connect and learn about products and services from hundreds of relevant providers. The company was founded in 2000 by online moving industry pioneer, chairman Sharon (Ron) Asher, and is based in New York. For more information, visit www.relocation.com.
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