Think Services' Michele Maguire Merrill, Vice President of Integration and Acquisitions, Named a Woman to Watch in B2B Media by min'sUnited Business Media's Think Services Connects Specialized Communities WorldwidePRNewswire-FirstCall MANHASSET, N.Y., May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Business Media's (UBM) LLC Think Services, which connects specialized communities worldwide using innovative media, educational events, consulting, training and certification, today announced that Michele Maguire Merrill, Vice President of Integration and Acquisitions, has been named a woman to watch in business-to-business media by min's. With 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Merrill is an authority on acquisition and integration strategies and is responsible for planning and executing diverse transactions, both domestic and international. "Michele's gift is driving business growth and she plays a critical role in the ongoing success of our organization," said Philip Chapnick, Chief Executive Officer, Think Services. "A dedicated and driven professional, Michele has created an outstanding track record of achievements and successes. Today I am proud to offer her my sincerest congratulations on this extraordinary industry recognition." Merrill has held many key positions with United Business Media including overseeing the Game Group, followed by international development for International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) and the Electronics group (now TechInsights). Under her leadership, the Game Group's revenues grew strongly, the Serious Games Summit had two successful years, the Austin Game Developers Conference was acquired, the Game Developer Conference China launched, ICMI China was integrated into the portfolio and Merrill became Integration Manager for the acquired Semiconductor Insights business. Merrill also launched Mac Channel Weekly and was Associate Publisher for Communications Week. She earned a B.S. from Penn State University and a MFA from Mills College. The other Women to Watch in B2B Media include: Christina Condos, VP of Events, 1105 Media; Gloria Cosby, Brand Director, Cygnus Business Media; Sabrina Crow, SVP of the Marketing & Media Group, Neilsen Business Media; Claudia Flowers, EVP of Corporate Development, Questex Media; Taryn Hewitson, Associate Print Director, Mediaedge: cia; Mie-Yun Lee, VP of New Business Development, Reed Business Information; Amy Middlebrook, VP of Directory Databases, Commonwealth Business Media (a United Business Media sister company); Heather L. Mikisch, Publisher of Managing Automation and Manufacturing Executive, ThomasNet and Thomas Registry; Holly Sraeel, Group Editorial Director, Source Media; and Laura Wagner, VP, primary care publications and sales operations, Life Science Group, Advanstar. About Think Services (http://www.think-services.com/ ) Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using innovative media, educational events, consulting, training and certification. Providing comprehensive opportunities for people to learn from, network with, and inspire each other, Think Services builds strong brands and works within communities to foster a unique affinity with its products and services. The division's flagship products include the Game Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, Game Developer magazine, the International Customer Management Institute, HDI (formerly the Help Desk Institute), and Dr. Dobb's Journal. About United Business Media LLC United Business Media LLC (http://www.ubmtechnology.com/ ), formerly known as CMP, has four separate and distinct technology divisions -- Everything Channel, TechInsights, TechWeb and Think Services -- which produce the leading online, event and print brands, and provide business tools and integrated media solutions for technology marketers. Its respected media brands include InformationWeek, the TechWeb Network, ChannelWeb, CRN, EE Times and TechOnline; major industry events such as Interop, Web 2.0 Expo, XChange, Game Developers Conference and the Embedded Systems Conferences; and business information and marketing services such as the Institute for Partner Education and Development, International Customer Management Institute and Semiconductor Insights. United Business Media LLC is a subsidiary of United Business Media plc (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/ ), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion. Contact Alix Raine United Business Media LLC 516 562 7827 araine@ubm-us.com SOURCE: United Business Media LLC CONTACT: Alix Raine of United Business Media LLC, +1-516-562-7827, Web site: http://www.ubmtechnology.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/181993.html |