NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Oct. 16, 2008) – Risdall Online Marketing Group (ROMG), a newly-formed division at Risdall Marketing Group (RMG), recently announced that Josh Dahmes was promoted to president.

“Josh has a great deal of understanding and expertise in online marketing that nearly all of our clients at Risdall benefit from,” said Jennifer Risdall, CEO of Risdall Online Marketing Group. “He is head and shoulders above many in the industry with an understanding of new online media, social media and other Web 2.0 developments. Clients and peers alike look to Josh for his expertise in online marketing, and we are thrilled to have him take on this significant leadership role.”

Since joining RMG in November 2005 as a vice president and director of online marketing, Dahmes has been instrumental in growing clients’ online visibility through organic search engine optimization, paid search marketing, online advertising, email marketing and Web analytics. His constant focus on ROI, ROAS and performance helps clients continuously evaluate the success of their online marketing programs.

Through his work on clients such as CVS Flags, McNally Smith College of Music, Wildlife Research Center and Winthrop & Weinstine, Dahmes successfully integrated online marketing programs that yielded increases in online visibility and search-ability.

About Risdall Marketing Group
Founded in 1972, Risdall Marketing Group had annual capitalized billings of $164 million and over 60 employees in 2007. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minn., Risdall is heralded as one of the oldest and most successful agencies in the Twin Cities market and is recognized nationally for its leading-edge interactive marketing capabilities.

The full-service agency embraces an integrated approach offering marketing, advertising, public relations, promotion and collateral development, traditional and interactive media, research and fundraising capabilities. According to the 2008 Twin Cities Business Annual Business Information Guide, RMG is ranked as the largest Web developer, fifth largest PR agency and the seventh largest advertising agency in Minnesota. For more information, visit www.risdall.com.

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Editor’s Note: For more information about Risdall Online Marketing Group, or for high-res images, please contact Amanda Hooper at 651.286.6776 or amanda@risdall.com.