About Newsforce
Newsforce is a privately-held company developing platforms for next-generation public relations. Established in 2006, it has launched two major products: a software as service which utilizes SEO tactics for press releases, plus a paid placement PR network which allows companies to secure guaranteed placement for news stories in major online media. Through a strategic partnership with Business Wire and other industry leaders and outlets, Newsforce is helping thousands of PR professionals learn new ways to communicate stories directly to consumers and influencers.
Newsforce in the Media & our Press Releases
The Newsforce Management Team
The founding team at Newsforce consists of search optimization, public relations, and interactive marketing industry experts who are dedicated to pushing the envelope in online communication and public relations. Our team is uniquely qualified with a combination of industry-wide credibility in the search optimization, public relations, and interactive marketing industries, as well as significant venture capital-backed technology company startup experience.
Vince Bianco, CEO has 20-years experience starting venture-backed technology
companies such as Risk Data Corp & The Return Exchange (now The Retail Equation) from conception to acquisition as CEO, President, COO, Board Member, Investor and Founder. He has operated under many capacities and was responsible for raising capital (both from angels and institutional venture capital), business development, operations, sales, marketing, and above all managing growing and rapidly changing organizations.
Dana Todd, Chief Marketing Officer has 12 years of Internet experience, formerly working in traditional advertising and journalism for another 10 years. She is currently the Chairman of SEMPO (Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization) and serves on the Board of Advisors for Ad:tech and the Yellow Pages Association Local Search Guide. She is a founder of SiteLab Interactive, a boutique interactive agency specializing in search.
Leslie Dame, Senior Editor is a media professional whose writing career spans 20+ years and includes the editorial staff of Bon Appetit magazine, followed by writing/consulting for a myriad of traditional agencies before moving over to the new media side several years ago. She holds a BA in Communications, Journalism and an MBA.
Steve Press, VP of Engineering is a senior technology executive with 15 years experience in software engineering, design and management. Steve has overseen mission-critical applications for the U.S. Air Force to Fisher Scientific. He is a member of the Software Internet and Industry Council of San Diego County.
Board of Advisors
We are fortunate to have an illustrious group of Advisors who provide strategic insight:
- Susan Bratton, CEO of Personal Life Media; former Chairman of Ad:tech
- Paul Ryan, CEO of Done Right!; formerly CTO of Overture (purchased by Yahoo!)
- Dakota Sullivan,VP Marketing, Adap.tv; formerly CMO of Blue Lithium and VP of Marketing at LookSmart
- Jonathan Sanchez, Founder, CEO at Chiswick and Bow Limited; formerly Chief Communications Officer (CCO) of IAC and Global CCO for Euro RSCG Worldwide
- Sallie Severns, Director of Sales & Business Development at AOL Time Warner; formerly Director of Online Marketing at Nextag
- Eugene Kislyi, VP of Engineering at Blue Lithium and founder of Ad Revolver
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