Over the past 13 years, David has specialized in raising awareness for emerging technologies with some of the best known global technology brands. He began his career at Manning Selvage & Lee Worldwide (MS&L) in 1997 as the lead media contact for the eBay and Google accounts - working with the top media int the world including the TODAY Show, 60 Minutes, the Wall Street Journal. On the eBay business David was responsible for the "User Testimonial" program which was "the cornerstone to the company's success," according to Meg Whitman (then CEO). While working at PainePR, David also helped launch XM Satelite Radio (Now Sirius XM) and Blockbuster Online where he headed up media relations for both companies. From 2006-2008 David worked at the Online Reputation Management firm, RepRelations integrating SEO methods into his public relations programs for celebrities and "C" level executives at Fortune 100 companies. His mastery of media relations for emerging startups and knowledge of search engine marketing are an asset to Expansion Media's Communications practice.
Yehuda has been Expansion Media's Web Marketing Director since its inception, applying his knowledge of SEO, SEM and social media to client web materials. Prior to joining Expansion Media, Yehuda founded a document translation company that oversaw the translation of thousands of legal and corporate documents, including the legal contract for the largest mutual fund sale in Israel's history. Aside from his passion for web marketing and everything 'Internet', Yehuda's interests lie in history, literature, economics and law. Yehuda is currently working towards his J.D. at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Azriel, an experienced programmer and expert on Search Engine Optimization uses his knowledge of Google and other search engine algorithms to significantly improve the exposure of client web materials. From designing websites to optimizing them, Azriel's background as both a freelancer and agency-side SEO executioner are a real value to Expansion Media.
Zev has been making complex products and services easy-to-understand and compelling for relevant audiences for over a decade. Zev began his career in 1998, working for Tradeum, a startup company that specialized in online B2B market and supply-chain software. Zev was responsible for lead generation and was instrumental in forging relationships with senior executives at many Fortune 500 companies. Traduem was subsequently acquired by VerticalNet for $500 million. In 2004 Zev joined the New York Diamond Dealers club to help them grow their new online marketplace. One of his roles was educating the industry on the power of web marketing. Before joining Expansion Media, Zev was working as a technical writer for Precise Software, leveraging his talent at taking difficult concepts and articulating them in a clear and concise fashion. His range of experiences provides Expansion Media clients with a well-rounded resource for lead generation, public relations and web marketing.
Evan attended the University of Michigan, where he graduated with a Political Science degree. He worked as the Outreach Coordinator for Will Work For Food, a student initiated non-profit organization dedicated to addressing child malnutrition in Darfur. He is now an emerging Social Media Guru, effectively growing Twitter, Digg, Flickr, YouTube, and Facebook accounts for current clients. Evan also has extensive market research experience, and has significant involvement in Strategic Blogging efforts and Database construction for Expansion Media.
