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CONTENTSFor Rent Media Solutions™ • 2013 PressKit 2
Table of Contents
Executive Bios
Terry Slattery’s Bio
Brock MacLean’s Bio
Judy Gogol’s Bio
Ann Meisenheimer’s Bio
Paige Forrest’s Bio
Mike Bozeman’s Bio
Wendy Froehlich’s Bio
Harvey Rosenberg’s Bio
About Dominion Enterprises™
About For Rent Media Solutions™
It’s All About Serving You!
Brand Breakdown
Meet our Industry Experts
Introducing
Product Overview
Client Newsletter
Press Releases
Media Coverage
Image Library
Media Contact
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Terry Slattery
Judy Gogol
Ann Meisenheimer
Paige Forrest
Mike Bozeman
Wendy Froehlich
Harvey Rosenberg
Brock MacLean
President of Dominion Homes Media
Vice President of Sales
Vice President of Sales
Vice President of Sales
Vice President of ForRent.com
Vice President of Marketing Dominion Homes Media
Assistant Vice President of Sales
Executive Vice President of Dominion Homes Media
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Terry Slattery joined For Rent Media Solutions in January of 1993 as an account
executive in Las Vegas. After a successful career with the company, Slattery was
eventually promoted to vice president and general manager of For Rent Media
Solutions, and in December 2008, he was again promoted to president of the
company. In January 2012, Slattery stepped into his current role as president of
Dominion Homes Media, a division of Dominion Enterprises, where he oversees
ForRent.com® and Homes.com®.
Slattery is very active in the multihousing industry, attending many industry
conferences and serving as a board member for the National Apartment
Association. In 2007, he was appointed chairman of the National Suppliers Council.
In this position, he co-chaired the NAA Education Conference and Convention in
Las Vegas and oversaw the development of the National Suppliers Council. This
is the highest level that a supplier can rise to in the multifamily industry. In May
2008, Slattery was honored as the recipient of the National Suppliers Council
(NSC) Achievement Award, one of the prestigious PARAGON Awards given by
the National Apartment Association (NAA). The awards recognize the multifamily
housing industry’s top executives, employees, affiliate programs and communities.
Terry SlatteryPRESIDENT OF DOMINION HOMES MEDIA
ExECuTIVE BIOS
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Executive Bios
Brock MacLeanExECuTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF DOMINION HOMES MEDIA
Brock MacLean is an 18-year veteran in the multifamily housing industry. He initially
joined For Rent Media Solutions as a general sales manager from 1994 to 1996,
and rejoined the company 10 years later as the vice president of national sales and
development and Internet operations. In 2009, MacLean was promoted to senior
vice president of national sales and development. In this position, MacLean focuses
on expanding technological advances and forming new business partnerships for
For Rent Media Solutions.
MacLean is strongly involved with For Rent Media Solutions’ push for technologically
advanced marketing solutions. He spearheaded efforts to create FRVideo, the
industry’s first online video package, followed by a text messaging product, mobile
website and most recently a mobile application available on four major platforms.
MacLean was instrumental in securing For Rent’s exclusive arrangement with
Marketplace on Facebook. He has helped educate the industry through speaking
engagements, national management meetings and media interviews for major
industry publications.
In May 2011, MacLean was promoted to executive vice president of Dominion
Homes Media, a group led by the flagship product Homes.com. MacLean began his
new role by rebranding Homes Media Solutions with the launch of Homes Connect.
This synergistic element created a new strategic direction for the company, and
works as a platform which connects all Homes Media Solution products.
ExECuTIVE BIOS
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Executive Bios
Judy GogolJudy Gogol joined For Rent Media Solutions in 1992. Her extensive knowledge
of property management combined with her strong marketing, customer service
and leadership abilities have contributed to her well-respected position in the
multihousing industry. Gogol has been actively promoting the multihousing industry
at the local and national levels through NAA and as a board member of the National
Multi-Housing Council.
Gogol was instrumental in the development of the property management
program in select colleges and universities, further adding to the professionalism
of the multihousing industry. She is part of the executive board for the Georgia
Apartment Industry Education Foundation. This foundation was responsible for
the development of a property management curriculum at the university of Georgia
and Georgia Tech.
In her current role as vice president of sales, she is responsible for all sales
initiatives for the Midwest Central, Southeast, and Texas regions of For Rent Media
Solutions. She also oversees all sales and operations for Para Rentar Revista
markets, corresponding web site, ParaRentar.com, catering to the Hispanic renter,
and After 55 Housing and Resource Guide, supported by corresponding website,
SeniorOutlook.com, which markets to senior housing.
ExECuTIVE BIOS
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
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Executive BiosExecutive Bios
Ann MeisenheimerVICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
Ann Meisenheimer joined For Rent Media Solutions in 1997 as a general sales
manager, and played an integral part in the launch of the Chicago For Rent
Magazine. under her guidance, Chicago has grown to become one of the
company’s top markets. She was promoted to Midwest North regional manager
in 2007. As regional manager, Meisenheimer used her industry insight, product
knowledge and passion for the business to make tremendous progress in this
region. She is also a four-time President’s Club winner. The President’s Club award
is given to For Rent’s most outstanding employees, acknowledging them for their
sales efforts. Meisenheimer is also the recipient of the Best Overall Operation
award, Best Overall Internet Operation and Best Overall Administrative Operation.
As vice president of sales, Meisenheimer oversees all sales, training and operations
for the Northwest, Southwest, and Southern California regions of For Rent Media
Solutions.
ExECuTIVE BIOS
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Paige ForrestVICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
Paige Forrest has been dedicated to the multihousing industry for nearly 20 years.
She joined For Rent Media Solutions in 2001 as the general sales manager for the
Richmond For Rent Magazine market. Forrest has been instrumental in the growth
and development of the company.
Forrest has grown within For Rent, holding various titles including national sales
manager and assistant vice president of sales. As assistant vice president of sales,
she managed and oversaw the growth of the national sales and customer service
teams. In March 2009, she transitioned into her current role as vice president of
sales, where she oversees sales operations for the company’s Great Lakes, South
Central and Mid-Atlantic regions, as well as national and inside sales efforts.
ExECuTIVE BIOS
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Executive Bios
Mike BozemanVICE PRESIDENT OF FORRENT.COM
Mike Bozeman joined For Rent Media Solutions in 2009 as the Vice President of
ForRent.com®. He has over 15 years experience in software development and
technology. upon joining, Bozeman launched a formulated business structure,
which promoted an atmosphere of elite software and product development
utilizing leadership insight and expertise.
Bozeman works closely with both For Rent Media Solutions’ business and
technology leaders to execute strategic plans for establishing world-class
products. under his direction, For Rent Media Solutions has successfully
developed and launched mobile space products, university-segmented search
opportunities and the ForRent.com website redesigns. These efforts have led
increased unique visitor traffic for both desktop and mobile products, directly
enhancing lead generation for customers.
Bozeman has aggressively pursued the development of technology solutions that
are aligned with the company’s strategic goals. He continues to be a key leader in
the advancement of ForRent.com.
ExECuTIVE BIOS
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Executive Bios
Wendy FroehlichVICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING DOMINION HOMES MEDIA
Wendy Froehlich is responsible for providing strategic marketing direction,
overseeing all advertising, marketing, social and public relations efforts for both
For Rent Media Solutions and Homes Media Solutions.
under Froehlich’s guidance, the marketing department has excelled in core
elements and expanded the company’s presence in the emerging social media
landscape. Froehlich spearheaded initiatives to integrate the For Rent Media
Solutions product mix into a multifaceted marketing message. She also provided
essential tools for the company’s sales force to help deliver a solution-oriented
strategy. In addition to Froehlich’s critical role in the evolution of the ForRent.com
and Homes.com brands, she has developed a strong marketing team that has
consistently been ahead of industry and consumer trends.
Froehlich, a marketing professional with more than 20 years of experience, is a
leading authority of marketing solutions for a broad array of business-to-business
and business-to-consumer products, including four years as director of marketing
communications for PolyVision and time with The Coca-Cola Company as a
creative services manager.
ExECuTIVE BIOS
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Executive Bios
Harvey RosenbergASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES
Harvey Rosenberg brings 18 years of multifamily experience to For Rent
Media Solutions. Rosenberg joined as General Sales Manager of the New
Jersey ForRent.com Magazine office in 2001. In January 2012, Rosenberg
was promoted to Assistant Vice President of Sales, overseeing the
Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes region markets for For Rent Media
Solutions. Prior to this promotion, in 2005, Rosenberg relocated to Boston
and spearheaded the company’s launch into the New England market. In
2007, Rosenberg was promoted to Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager with
responsibilities over markets from New England to Charlotte, North Carolina.
Rosenberg is a seven-time member of the company’s President’s Club
and under his leadership, his markets have been recognized for some of
the company’s most prestigious awards including: the Best Developing
Operation in New Jersey and Boston, Best Overall Internet Operation and
the Best Administrative Operation.
ExECuTIVE BIOS
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About UsAbout For Rent Media Solutions™
For Rent Media Solutions™ provides property managers and owners with diverse marketing and advertising products created to drive leads. These products are easy to use, easy to understand and designed with the renters in mind. For Rent Media Solutions publishes ForRent.com® Magazine and other targeted publications nationwide, as well as operates five niche websites for apartment shoppers. For Rent Media Solutions displays your community listings in various media, including print, social, online, mobile and video, all distributed on an extensive network. Visit ForRent.com® for more information.
About Dominion Enterprises™
Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services and publishing company serving the automotive, recreational and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, employment, parenting, and travel industries. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, with 3,300 employees in the united States, Canada, England, Sweden and Italy, the company provides a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions, and more than 45 market leading websites. Millions of For Rent®, Employment Guide® and HotelCoupons.com® publications are distributed across the u.S. each year. For more information, visit DominionEnterprises.com.
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FRLEADS
It’s All About Serving You!WITH NEARLY 700 CuSTOMER SERVICE-ORIENTED MINDS IN OuR 86 OFFICES
ACROSS THE COuNTRY, WE ARE HERE FOR YOu
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ForRent.com®
ForRent.com® Magazine
Para Rentar® Revista
After 55™
Housing and Resource Guide
Digital Media
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Roanoke
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BRAND BREAKDOWN
Unparalleled DistributionYOuR COMMuNITY WILL HAVE PREMIuM ExPOSuRE BY HAVING A PRESENCE
EVERYWHERE RENTERS ARE LOOKING
2Chambers.com
Total Social Reach - Over 100,000
15.8 Million Print Circulation
1.6 Million Unique Visitors
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At For Rent Media Solutions, we are fortunate to have some of the brightest and most highly skilled experts in the industry on our team. Whether it is cutting-edge
technology and social media, fair housing or niche markets such as the Hispanic and 55+ communities, we have a specialist who can speak authoritatively on
the issue.
Click on the photos below to hear more about the areas of expertise that For Rent Media Solutions offers.
Brock MacLeanExECuTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF DOMINION HOMES MEDIA
Expertise: Technology, Social and Mobile MediaAvailable for: Interviews, Speaking Engagements and Research
Robyn EppsNATIONAL DIRECTOR OF SALES AND DEVELOPMENT FOR AFTER 55 HOuSING AND RESOuRCE GuIDE
Expertise: 55+ AudienceAvailable for: Interviews, Speaking Engagements, Research and Consultation
Elsa MoralesDIRECTOR OF HISPANIC INITIATIVES
Expertise: Hispanic AudienceAvailable for: Interviews, Speaking Engagements, Research and Private Client Consultation
Nadeen GreenSENIOR LEGAL COuNSEL
Expertise: Fair HousingAvailable for: Interviews, Speaking Engagements, Research and Consultation
Erica Campbell-ByrumDIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR DOMINION HOMES MEDIA
Expertise: Social Media and Search Engine OptimizationAvailable for: Interviews, Speaking Engagements, Research, Webinars and Consultation
Meet Our Industry Experts
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At For Rent Media Solutions, we are fortunate to have some of the brightest and most highly skilled experts in the industry on
our team. Whether it is cutting-edge technology and social media, fair housing or niche markets such as the Hispanic and 55+
communities, we have a specialist who can speak authoritatively on the issue.
Christie Fleck-Struble Kim CoryDIRECTOR OF MARKETING DIRECTOR OF STuDENT MEDIA
Expertise: Advertising, Public Relations, Creative Development, Marketing StrategyAvailable for: Interviews, Speaking Engagements and Research
Expertise: Student Housing, Market Planning, Public Relations, Promotions, Marketing Management, Social Media MarketingAvailable for: Interviews, Speaking Engagements, Research, Webinars and Consultation
Meet Our Industry Experts (continued)
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Fleck-Struble brings more than 15 years of experience in real estate
development, marketing and advertising. Most recently, she served as the
marketing & creative services director for Drucker & Falk, where she was
responsible for marketing more than 20,000 apartment units. Before joining
Drucker & Falk in 2009, she acted as the director of marketing & resident
relations at a luxury continuing-care retirement community in Norfolk and
Williamsburg, where she guided all aspects of occupancy management,
marketing and internal communications. Along with directing marketing
efforts for large communities, she previously managed advertising sales and
creative development for local publications including Seniority Magazine,
Lifestyles 50+ Newspaper, The Real Estate Digest and the Senior Expo.
Fleck-Struble currently serves as vice president of membership retention
on the board of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Marketing
Association. Originally from Columbus, Ohio, she is based out of For Rent
Media Solutions’ home office in Norfolk, Virginia.
Cory brings more than 15 years of student housing experience and most
recently served as the director of sales and marketing for university
Village/Homestead America in Columbus, Ohio. While in this position,
Cory managed the day-to-day operations, marketing/sales programs and
public relations and staffing initiatives as well as training and development
for more than 2,000 units. She has an established record of leadership
in developing successful sales teams and is driven to give customers a
positive memorable experience through customer service. She continually
strives to build and enhance brand awareness by identifying with today’s
college student, friends, parents and universities.
Cory is a recognized national speaker and has been featured in several
industry publications. She is based out of Columbus.
Christie Fleck-Struble Kim CoryDirector of Marketing Director of Student Media
Introducing
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CREATED FOR YOu AND DESIGNED WITH YOuR PROSPECTS IN MIND
DiscoveR a Diverse Media Mix
Advertisers who include FRPrint in their diverse media mix enjoy 56% more LEADS™ on average.1
1/2 of all local searches are performed on mobile devices4
79% of prospects use online listings to find their home.3
83% of marketers indicate that social media is important for their business.5
In 2012, the number of internet users in the u.S. expanded to 239 million.6
Choosing FRVideo can drive 40% more LEADS
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FRPrint FRWeb FRMobileFRVideo FRSocial FRTargeted
source: 1Internal Reporting 2010; 2Internal Reporting; 3SatisFacts Research 2012; 4Nielsen’s State of the Media Report, January, 2011;5http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-marketing-industry-report-2012/; 6http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/30495/25-Eye-Popping-Internet-Marketing-Statistics-for-2012.aspx#ixzz2McK9lXyh
79% 1 2 83% 239Million40%56%
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In June 2008, For Rent Media Solutions launched its first client newsletter! This
newsletter was created to keep clients up-to-date on current products and industry
trends, statistics or data they might find helpful. The newsletter is a great resource
for our clients to stay on top of any upcoming industry-wide events where For Rent
Media Solutions can be seen.
If you would like to receive this newsletter, please contact Brittany Worrell Boyce.
Client Newsletter
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Whether it’s a new product launch, awards and recognition or significant milestones within the company, For Rent Media Solutions is always sharing its
latest and greatest with the industry. Below, you will find some of our most recent press releases with exciting information regarding our company!
For Rent Media Solutions™ Launches Easyology Campaign to Support New Philosophy
• ReleasedMay30,2013
For Rent Media Solutions™ Introduces YouTube Apartment Search App
• ReleasedMay17,2013
For Rent Media Solutions™ Reveals Major Online Enhancements
• ReleasedApril4,2013
ForRentuniversity.com® Gains Momentum for Off-Campus Housing Communities
• ReleasedApril2,2013
SeniorOutlook.com® Launches New Website Design
• ReleasedMarch14,2013
For Rent Media Solutions™ Publishes Industry White Paper
• ReleasedMarch1,2013
For Rent Media Solutions unveils New Look
• ReleasedFebruary14,2013
Homes.com and ForRent.com Report Stellar Growth in 2012
• ReleasedJanuary28,2013
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For Rent Media Solutions in the News
As experts in the multihousing field, For Rent Media Solutions is frequently sought after as a resource regarding trends or issues within the industry.
Social News Daily - Star SafariReleased: April 8, 2013
Austin Lifestyle Magazine - 6 Reasons Austin, Tx is a Great Place to BeReleased: March 30, 2013
Refinery29 - using Social Media to Find a RoommateReleased: March 29, 2013
Apartment Therapy - use Social Media to Find a RoommateReleased: March 27, 2013
Apartment Therapy - Ranking ISP RatesReleased: February 23, 2013
ChicagoAgent Magazine - Local Mobile WarsReleased: February 4, 2013
Yahoo! Finance - Big Home Changes on a Small BudgetReleased: Jnauary 7, 2013
For Rent Media Solutions in the News
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Our Image Library provides downloadable files of press-ready images for your use − just click on an image to download. These images are high
resolution and are best downloaded using a high-speed connection.
For editorial use only. These photos are for editorial use only in newspapers, news magazines, trade publications and broadcast media. All images
remain the property of For Rent Media Solutions. under no circumstances can these images be used for any personal or commercial purpose.
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Media ContactExecutive Bios
Media ContactPlease contact Brittany Worrell Boyce with any press or editorial
questions and opportunities or if you would like to be added to the
For Rent Media Solutions media distribution list.
150 West Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510p. 757.351.7861 e. [email protected]
Brittany Worrell BoyceMarketing and Communications Coordinator
150 West Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510p. 757.351.7861 e. [email protected]
Brittany Worrell BoyceMarketing and Communications Coordinator
150 West Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
p. 757.351.7861 e. [email protected]
www.ForRent.com
Brittany Worrell BoyceMarketing and Communications Coordinator