This year Qiigo Account Executive Zach Dickens has been named a finalist for this prestigious industry award. The Tech Marketing Awards honor Georgia’s “best of the best” in the fusion of marketing and technology.  The 2011 Tech Marketing Awards honor individual excellence and achievements in eight categories ranging from Search Engine and Social Media Marketer to Analytics and Up and Coming Marketer.

Zach was nominated for his ability to provide creative marketing solutions, deliver proven results, and influence the success of our client’s campaign on a daily basis. Zach works with a diverse client base whose online marketing campaigns focus on a variety of goals ranging from local area marketing to national Pay Per Click campaigns.

Qiigo CEO Rick Batchelor took home the Search Engine Marketer of the Year Award in 2010.

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 13,000 members and hosting over 170 events each year.  TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy.

ATLANTA, November 23, 2010 – Rick Batchelor, CEO of Qiigo, was recognized for his outstanding work in the field of Search Engine Marketing at the 2010 Tech Marketing Awards.  Presented by the Technology Association of Georgia, the Tech Marketing Awards recognize Georgia’s most innovative marketing leaders, those individuals whose ingenuity, vision, leadership and foresight in the usage of technology led to marketing success.  The 2010 Tech Marketing Awards acknowledge and pay tribute to individual achievements in the innovative use of technology to drive marketing strategies, generate new standards of excellence and achieve profitable results.

Rick Batchelor was recognized for his exemplary work in the field of Search Engine Marketing and the superior results he and his team have delivered to their clients at Qiigo.  The Search Engine Marketing Award recognizes that this challenging field is a unique blend of art and science. As the recipient of the Search Engine Marketer of the Year, Rick was recognized as an individual that exceeds as both a PPC expert, who makes a huge impact on his organization, and an SEO expert who generates significant targeted traffic through the use of innovative tactics and the ability to achieve outstanding ROI. 

“I am honored to receive this award and be recognized among so many leaders in the industry,” said Rick Batchelor, CEO of Qiigo.  “This award is truly shared with the whole Qiigo team.  Each day our team strives to provide creative and actionable PPC and SEO solutions to our franchise and small business clients.  Being recognized tonight is a direct result of hard work that the Qiigo team puts in each day.”

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of the state’s technology industry and provides leadership in driving initiatives in the areas of policy, capital, education and giving. TAG is a who’s who of tech leaders and pioneers representing tech and tech-enabled companies. 

The awards ceremony was held on Thursday, November 18 at the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, Roof Top Pavilion overlooking Centennial Park.  For more information on the Tech Marketing Awards, please visit http://www.techmarketingawards.com.

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ABOUT QIIGO:

Founded in 2006, Qiigo has grown and evolved with the changing dynamics of Internet Marketing and the needs of our clients. Qiigo specializes in delivering superior Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization results to franchise groups and small businesses across the country.  Qiigo delivers results with a proprietary software platform, deep technical knowledge and a complete understanding of the franchise owner’s needs.  We provide easy to understand business metrics and remove the complexity associated with internet marketing for franchisees and franchisors.  For more information visit http://www.qiigo.com

About Technology Association of Georgia:

The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support its members by generating opportunities for personal, professional and business growth. By forging strategic alliances, TAG serves as a primary catalyst to foster a rich environment for economic development in Georgia’s technology community. TAG is made up of over 10,500 members representing technology leaders from over 1,400 Georgia-based companies, affiliated technology and business organizations. For more information on TAG, visit http://www.tagonline.org.

MEDIA CONTACT
Ginny Hornby
(404) 496-6841 x835
ginny@qiigo.com

• ShelfGenie celebrates its second year on the Inc list. Listed at 525 in 2009, ShelfGenie surged ahead to a rank of 411 and on to the Inc 500 List in 2010. With an astounding growth rate of 715% over the past three years, ShelfGenie has seen an amazing track record of success since its founding in 2000. Ranked 24th in it’s industry category, ShelfGenie is a company to watch for the future.
• NitNeil Partners, parent company of The Storage Neighbor, makes it debut this year on the Inc. 5000 list at the rank of 1,504. With a three year growth rate of 191% and an industry ranking of 81, NitNeil Partners has certainly earned this honor. Over the past three years, NitNeil Partners has tripled the size of their self storage portfolio and increased storage occupancy to 80%.
• Fulfillment Strategies International is also enjoying a second year on the Inc list. Ranked this year at 4,884, FSI has seen a 6% growth rate and enjoys a rank of 99 in its industry. FSI is a full-service fulfillment company specializing in kit packing and pick/pack/ship services. Their commitment to superior service was sure to put them on this year’s list.

The Inc. list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Music website Pandora, convenience store chain 7-Eleven, Brooklyn Brewery, and Radio Flyer, maker of the iconic children’s red wagon, are among the prominent brands featured on this year’s list.

“The leaders of the companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression,” said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. “The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs.”

Congratulations to all the companies on this year’s Inc. list and especially to our clients. We are proud to stand beside you and honor your achievement!

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ABOUT QIIGO:

Founded in 2006, Qiigo has grown and evolved with the changing dynamics of Internet Marketing and the needs of our clients. Qiigo specializes in delivering superior Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimization results to franchise groups and small businesses across the country.  Qiigo delivers results with a proprietary software platform, deep technical knowledge and a complete understanding of the franchise owner’s needs.  We provide easy to understand business metrics and remove the complexity associated with internet marketing for franchisees and franchisors.  For more information visit http://www.qiigo.com

MEDIA CONTACT
Ginny Hornby
(404) 496-6841 x835
ginny@qiigo.com