ineedhitscom Appoints Warren Duff co-CEO in Strategic Succession Plan

Released on: April 29, 2008, 11:27 pm

Press Release Author: ineedhits.com

Industry: Internet & Online

Press Release Summary: Leading search engine marketing firm, ineedhits has appointed
a new co-CEO.

Press Release Body: Perth, Western Australia, May 1, 2008- Warren Duff has been
named Co-CEO of ineedhits (http://www.ineedhits.com/), in preparation for his
appointment as sole CEO from August 1st 2008.

A senior member of the ineedhits team since Feb 2003, he has served in many roles
including Channel and Sales Manager, and most recently as COO. With a background
that includes roles with Microsoft Pty Ltd and Computer Sciences Corporation, Warren
brings to the role a wealth of search marketing experience and valuable business
process engineering skills.

He has played a pivotal role in assisting ineedhits become a global leader in the
provision of effective, scalable search marketing solutions for small businesses.

\"Warren Duff is an ideal CEO and successor for Jackie Shervington,\" said Clay Cook,
Director & Founder of ineedhits. "Jackie has done a wonderful job at ineedhits over
the past several years and I am optimistic about the future prospects for the
business with, existing team member, Warren Duff in charge"

Jackie Shervington will support Warren as Co-CEO over the next quarter, ensuring a
smooth transition as he takes over the reins. Shervington will continue to play a
role for ineedhits as an Advisory Board member and strategic consultant on key
partnerships.

"I've worked closely with Jackie during her time as CEO to help build a strong
growth platform for the company. Future successes will be driven by our ability to
constantly challenge ourselves and the processes and products at the heart of our
business.

I look forward to working with our talented team to capitalize on the tremendous
market opportunity in front of us. Maintaining a clear vision and direction will
ensure we further assert ourselves as a leader in the SME search marketing
environment." said Warren Duff in response to his new appointment.

Jackie Shervington has been involved with ineedhits for over 5 years. In the last
few years as CEO, her vision and business acumen have been instrumental in the
company's turnaround, having achieved 30% revenue growth since 2005. Jackie took
the decision to move on at the completion of her current contract to pursue advisory
roles and new opportunities.

Jackie Shervington reflects on her time with ineedhits "The initial attraction was
the search marketing industry but I quickly fell in love with the business model and
the opportunity to lead the turnaround. I was lucky I had great support from the
Founders; Clay & Rachel Cook, and a wonderful team of very clever people in and out
of the business, who shared the passion and commitment."




About ineedhits:
Founded in 1996, ineedhits (http://www.ineedhits.com), a pioneer in search engine
marketing, has provided search engine optimization, submission and advertising
services to small and medium sized businesses for over ten years. The company
currently services over 20,000 customers and 500,000 subscribers worldwide, with
over 90% of those based in the United States.

ineedhits current partners include Yahoo!, LivePerson, ExactSeek and Net
Applications. The company has received numerous awards including the Deloitte Touche
Fast 50 (2003 & 2004) and BRW Fast 100 (2002 & 2003).


Web Site: http://www.ineedhits.com/

Contact Details: Rene LeMerle
Marketing Manager
ineedhits.com Pty Ltd
Unit 5, 166 Stirling Highway,
Nedlands, Western Australia
Australia 6009
+61 8 9333 8223
Rene.LeMerle@ineedhits.com

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