BUY.COM Names Former Ziff-Davis Executive as Vice President, Sales and Marketing.ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 25, 1999--BUY.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. Inc. (www.buy.com), one of the fastest growing Internet companies and first e-commerce portal, Monday announced John Herr has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing. In this position, Herr is responsible for advertising sales across the BUY.COM network, as well as marketing and strategic business development to continue to build the BUY.COM brand. "The unique BUY.COM business model delivers an exceptionally targeted audience to our advertising partners. Herr brings a wealth of experience in building value for advertisers, and reaching them through marketing and sales programs," said Scott Blum, founder and chief executive officer of BUY.COM. "His expertise will help us to drive our vision of being a leading destination commerce portal. He will be a great advocate for our partners, advertising clients and consumers." Prior to joining BUY.COM, Herr served in several key senior management roles at Ziff-Davis, one of the largest technology media companies. Most recently, Herr was vice president of international at Ziff-Davis. His responsibilities included driving the international business across three media segments -- Internet, publishing and events. While at Ziff-Davis, Herr focused on driving the international growth of ZD Net, an international success, with coverage in 14 countries and 10 languages. Prior to this position, Herr also served as vice president of marketing where he directed successful marketing and branding campaigns worldwide. "Herr brings a broad base of business experience to BUY.COM, including marketing, business development and an Internet skill sets that will play a key role in our strategy to further establish BUY.COM as an e-commerce leader," added Blum. "We are extremely pleased to have him on board." "I am thrilled thrill v. thrilled, thrill·ing, thrills v.tr. 1. To cause to feel a sudden intense sensation; excite greatly. 2. To give great pleasure to; delight. See Synonyms at enrapture. to join the BUY.COM team, and help drive the development and growth of its brand," said Herr. "BUY.COM defines a new model for commerce and advertising on the Web. I look forward to helping make BUY.COM a valuable return on investment for our advertising partners and a profitable Internet company." Herr's experience also includes Johnson & Johnson, where he worked in brand management. His responsibilities included the consumer marketing of the Children's TYLENOL(R) brand and the successful new product launch of the Children's Motrin(R) brand. Herr received a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard University Harvard University, mainly at Cambridge, Mass., including Harvard College, the oldest American college. Harvard College Harvard College, originally for men, was founded in 1636 with a grant from the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony. and a MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School Harvard Business School, officially named the Harvard Business School: George F. Baker Foundation, and also known as HBS, is one of the graduate schools of Harvard University. . He also serves as an advisor to a number of Internet companies and venture-capital funds. About BUY.COM Founded in October 1996, BUY.COM Inc., a leader in Internet retailing and the first e-commerce portal site Noun 1. portal site - a site that the owner positions as an entrance to other sites on the internet; "a portal typically has search engines and free email and chat rooms etc. , offers a range of computing computing - computer and entertainment products to consumers and a powerful advertising medium. The privately held Aliso Viejo company has partnerships with industry leaders, Ingram Micro Ingram Micro, Inc. NYSE: IM a Fortune 100 company founded in 1979 and based in Santa Ana, California. It is the world’s largest technology distributor and a leading technology sales, marketing and logistics company. and Ingram Entertainment, as well as the venture community including SOFTBANK Technology Ventures. Its www.buy.com superstore su·per·store n. A very large retail store that stocks highly diversified merchandise, such as groceries, toys, and camera equipment, or a wide variety of mechandise in a specific product line, such as computers or sporting goods. serves as a portal to six specialty stores Noun 1. specialty store - a store that sells only one kind of merchandise shop, store - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod" which offer popular consumers goods including: BUYCOMP.COM(TM), BUYSOFT.COM(TM), BUYBOOKS.COM(TM), BUYVIDEOS.COM(TM), BUYMUSIC.COM(TM) AND BUYGAMES.COM(TM). The company's objective is to set the standard for Internet retailing with the largest product selection, lowest prices and superior customer services. More information on BUY.COM is available at the corporate Web site, www.buy.com, or by calling 888/880-1030. Note to Editors: Buy.Com(TM) , BuyComp.Com(TM), BuySoft.Com(TM), BuyBooks.Com(TM), BuyVideos.Com(TM), BuyMusic.Com(TM), and BuyGames.Com(TM) are trademarks of Buy.Com Inc. |
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