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October 11, 2007
Neal Polachek Named CEO of
The Kelsey Group
John Kelsey becomes
chairman of the firm’s board of directors.
Princeton, NJ (October 11, 2007) --
The Kelsey Group, the leading provider of research, data and strategic
analysis on directories, small-business advertising, online local
media and mobile advertising, today announced the promotion of Neal
Polachek from senior vice president, advisory services, research
and consulting, to chief executive officer. Former CEO John F. Kelsey,
III, who cofounded the firm in 1986 with his wife, Pam, is now chairman
of the board of directors and will continue to work full time for
the company.
“Neal has been instrumental in determining
the new direction of our business in terms of analytical coverage,
business development and client services,” said Kelsey. “It
is appropriate that he be given the opportunity to manage the implementation
of our plans.”
“I am very pleased to have the opportunity
to lead such a talented and dedicated team of professionals in a
marketplace that continues to evolve and offer exciting new challenges
and opportunities,” said Polachek. “The Kelsey Group
is now stronger than it has ever been after several very good years
of growth.”
Since joining The Kelsey Group in 1998, Polachek
has led the company’s foray into developing proprietary research
initiatives designed to inform and advise clients about the adoption
and integration of new technologies by consumers for finding local
shopping information and by businesses for advertising and marketing
to consumers.
Polachek holds a B.A. in economics from the University
of California at Los Angeles and an M.B.A. from the University of
Southern California.
About The Kelsey Group
The Kelsey Group is the leading provider of research, data and strategic
analysis on directories, small-business advertising, online local
media and mobile advertising. Founded in 1986, the company has built
a reputation as the premier analyst firm covering the directory
publishing community and the emerging local search marketplace,
providing advisory services (The Kelsey Report® and Interactive
Local Media), publishing (Global Yellow Pages™), consulting
(more than 400 individual assignments) and conferences (69 events).
For more information contact:
Eileen Pacheco
eileen@tango-group.com
(781) 556-1026
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