TMP Directional Marketing Appoints Michael Flanagan Chief Executive Officer
NEW YORK (November 3, 2008) – TMP Directional Marketing (TMPDM), the largest local search marketing agency, today announced the appointment of Michael T. Flanagan to chief executive officer. Flanagan succeeds Stuart McKelvey, who will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors. McKelvey is leaving TMPDM to pursue a position at Health Diagnostics, a company founded by his father, Andrew McKelvey.
“Michael has worked extensively in all phases of the company and this promotion is well deserved,” said McKelvey. “I am confident in the success of the company under Michael’s leadership. It is bittersweet to be leaving TMPDM, but I am excited about my new endeavor.”
Flanagan joined TMPDM in December 2003 as chief financial officer and led the transition team following the acquisition by Audax Group from Monster Worldwide. He was recently promoted to president and has been instrumental in defining the company’s strategic direction and business objectives. Flanagan will also join TMPDM’s board of directors.
“I am honored to assume leadership of TMPDM and will continue to carry on the legacy of the McKelvey family. Stuart has been a trusted professional colleague and a personal friend of many employees,” said Flanagan. “I look forward to continuing TMPDM’s tradition of providing our clients with outstanding solutions, service, and innovation, and helping the company achieve its next phase of growth.”
McKelvey has led TMPDM since 1998 and under his leadership the company expanded its core business of Yellow Pages advertising into today’s realm of Local Search – both print and interactive. TMPDM’s senior management team – who will now report directly to Flanagan – commends Stuart for his outstanding leadership and contributions to the company’s success during his entire 12-plus year career at TMPDM.
TMP Directional Marketing
TMP Directional Marketing (TMPDM) is the largest local search marketing agency, offering online, offline and mobile advertising solutions to top national brands. Combining its years of success in Yellow Pages advertising with online search expertise gained as a former unit of Monster.com, TMPDM serves hundreds of clients, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies. Privately held by the Audax Group, TMPDM is headquartered in New York with 600 employees and 17 offices in the U.S. and Canada. For more information, visit www.tmpdm.com.
