John Kagia Joins Office Remedies, Inc.

Will Lead Corporate Strategy, Business Development and Social Media Efforts

HERNDON, Va., July 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Office Remedies (ORI), a full-service market research firm, announced the appointment of John Kagia as its Director, Strategy and Insight. He will build new research and market intelligence solutions for leading commercial organizations and federal agencies as well as spearhead efforts to expand ORI's social media research services.

"We are excited about the experience John brings," said Kathleen Benson, President, ORI. "Having authored one, if not the first, study on how social media is used by the federal government, John offers keen insight into how it's changing the way organizations' brands are represented and perceived. ORI continues to expand its offerings in this area and John will play a pivotal role in the process."

Prior to joining ORI, Kagia served as Director, Research Services, Market Connections, Inc., serving as a strategic account manager for major public and private sector organizations. He previously held the position of Research Manager within the company, designing, implementing and analyzing qualitative and quantitative market research studies for technology and professional services firms and industry associations.

Kagia began his career as a database manager at the law firm of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. He earned a BA, Japanese and Management, University of Leeds; an MA in Management, University of Durham; and an MS, Marketing, John Hopkins University.  He is active in the market research community, currently serving as President of the Marketing Research Association's Mid-Atlantic Chapter.

"New media is changing the way organizations gather, manage and share critical information," noted Kagia. "I am committed to helping ORI's clients understand how they can leverage these tools to gain greater insight into their target audiences."

About ORI

Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Office Remedies, Inc. (ORI) is a full-service survey research firm providing advanced survey research support, data management, data collection services, and innovative solutions to clients both in the private and public sectors. ORI delivers high-level, quality work that its customers expect from a global firm with the personal attention and customization sought after from a boutique firm. For more information, please visit www.officeremediesinc.com.

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