ATLANTA, Dec. 6, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Interland (Nasdaq:INLD), a leading provider of websites and online services for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), today named Judy Hackett as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. In that role, Hackett will serve as a key member of the executive team and is responsible for overseeing all marketing.
Hackett has over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, marketing, advertising and brand development. She was Chief Marketing Officer at CareerBuilder, an online and print recruitment company co-owned by Tribune (NYSE:TRB), Knight Ridder (NYSE:KRI) and Gannett (NYSE:GCI) where she led consumer marketing, corporate communications, and product development. Prior to CareerBuilder, Hackett was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications at HeadHunter.NET and helped take the company public in 1999. As an executive officer, Judy played an instrumental role in all aspects of marketing.
Hackett was also Senior Vice President of Marketing and Advertising for TBS Superstation, Turner Broadcasting's flagship entertainment station and the most watched cable network. Hackett has held several roles in advertising and marketing at television stations, including General Marketing Manager and Creative Director at CBS and UPN Affiliates. Hackett has received numerous industry awards in her illustrious career including an EMMY, ADDY, PRSA Phoenix Award and Promax/BPME Gold Medallion. She graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism.
"Judy is a proven strategic thinker who has successfully implemented marketing efforts that created memorable brands, grown revenues and built lasting companies," stated Jeff Stibel, President and CEO, Interland. "By adding Judy to our team, we gain an industry veteran with traditional and Internet-related marketing experience at successful organizations such as CareerBuilder, HeadHunter and TBS. She is a wonderful fit for our executive management team and I look forward to working closely with her as we build our brand within the industry."
"Interland presents a golden opportunity to build a world-class company," stated Judy Hackett. "With the recent announcement of Web.com, the opportunity to create a brand that resonates with anyone looking to create a website can now be realized. From the first time I spoke with Jeff and his management team, I was impressed with their vision and knew instantly that I wanted to be a part of the team."
About Interland
Interland, Inc. (Nasdaq:INLD) is a leading provider of websites and online services focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses achieve success by providing the knowledge, services and tools to build, manage and promote businesses online. Interland offers a wide selection of online services, including standardized web hosting, ecommerce, application hosting, website development, online marketing and optimization tools. For more information about Interland, please visit www.interland.com or call at 800-336-9883.