Washingtonian Magazine Names New Media Strategies CEO Pete Snyder “Top 100 Tech Titan”
Pioneering social media entrepreneur and New Media Strategies founder honored among nation’s tech elite.
“From the creation of the Internet by DARPA to the rise of Web 1.0 with AOL to some of the pioneering companies of social media and Web 2.0, the Greater Washington and Northern Virginia area has proven to be the true incubator of the Internet economy.”
ARLINGTON, VA (May 20, 2009) – New Media Strategies, the industry pioneer and market leader in social media marketing and measurement, is proud to announce that its founder and CEO, Pete Snyder, was honored as one of the “Top Tech Titans” by Washingtonian Magazine. Snyder was selected because of his 'proven track record' and 'leadership and vision' as an entrepreneur in the tech world.
Pete Snyder, a former pollster, founded New Media Strategies in 1999. Under Snyder’s leadership, New Media Strategies was named one of the fastest growing companies in America for three years in a row and was twice honored as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Washingtonian Magazine. Additionally, Snyder was named the Fortune Small Business “Best Boss” in 2006. New Media Strategies was acquired by Meredith Corporation in 2007 and Snyder continues to lead the company as CEO.
The May 2009 issue is on newsstands now, and the full text article is available online on Washingtonian Magazine’s website.
Quotes:
Pete Snyder, Founder & CEO, New Media Strategies –
- “From the creation of the Internet by DARPA to the rise of Web 1.0 with AOL to some of the pioneering companies of social media and Web 2.0, the Greater Washington and Northern Virginia area has proven to be the true incubator of the Internet economy.”
- “I am honored to be in the company of successful entrepreneurs and tech superstars like Steve Case, Ted Leonsis, Michael Saylor, Vint Cerf and so many others. It is on the shoulders of these giants that I had the both the opportunity and the inspiration to start New Media Strategies from my Capitol Hill apartment 10 years ago.”
Garrett Graff, Executive Editor, Washingtonian Magazine –
- “Technology is bigger than ever in Greater Washington and is a key driver of the economy. The ‘Tech Titans’ honored in this list are leaders we believe will have an impact on our region going forward."
- “Since its 1999 inception, New Media Strategies has been a leader in online promotion for everything from movies to C-SPAN.”
Key Links:
- Washingtonian Article – http://bit.ly/WashingtonianTechTitans
- Pete Snyder’s Bio – http://bit.ly/PeteSnyder
- Pete Snyder on Twitter – http://twitter.com/PeteSnyder
- Creative Commons Licensed Photo – http://bit.ly/PeteSnyderPhoto
- New Media Strategies Website – http://nms.com
- New Media Strategies Blog – http://nms.com/blog/
About New Media Strategies
New Media Strategies pioneered the first online brand intelligence, protection and social media engagement firm in 1999. New Media Strategies uses the power of the Internet to give clients and their brands a direct line to consumers and competitive advantage online, while safeguarding their products, services and issues from the effects of negative perceptions and attacks. Working closely with top bloggers, online communities and social media platforms, New Media Strategies serves as the "eyes, ears, and voice" online for some of the biggest and best known brands. Leading companies such as ABC, PepsiCo, C-SPAN, and Sony all use New Media Strategies to add value to their brands and guard their bottom lines. New Media Strategies also was named one of the "Fastest Growing Companies in America" by Inc. Magazine for three consecutive years and has been a subsidiary of Meredith Corporation since being acquired in January 2007. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, New Media Strategies was founded in 1999 by former pollster Pete Snyder, who also serves as CEO. To learn more, visit www.nms.com.
About The Washingtonian
The Washingtonian, the magazine Washington lives by, is the region’s top source of information for dining, shopping, entertainment, and personalities. It has been Washington’s most trusted guide to living, working, and playing in the area for more than four decades thanks to features like “100 Very Best Restaurants,” “Top Doctors,” and “Great Places to Live.” The magazine is read each month by more than 400,000 people, who spend an average of 96 minutes with each issue and save each issue for an average of five months. The Washingtonian, under the guidance of its longtime editor, Jack Limpert, is a five-time National Magazine Award winner for its reporting and writing.