Ziff Davis Enterprise's Thomas C. Rousseau Inducted into min's Sales Executive Hall of Fame

NEW YORK, June 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ziff Davis Enterprise, a leader in innovative enterprise and channel IT engagement solutions, announced that Thomas C. Rousseau, Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts, Ziff Davis Enterprise, was inducted into min's Sales Executive Hall of Fame for B2B media at a breakfast awards ceremony today.

The Hall of Fame award is part of min's annual Sales Executive of the Year awards competition, recognizing sales leaders in consumer and B2B media.  It is bestowed upon an executive who has grown through the sales ranks and whose name speaks to his or her excellent reputation in driving revenue and relationships and who has earned the respect of his or her peers and of the advertising community.

A 28-year marketing and media sales veteran, Rousseau joined Ziff Davis Enterprise in 2005 where he continues to be one of the top solutions consultants for all digital 2.0 and traditional media platforms.  Working with large enterprise accounts and small start-ups, Rousseau excels at developing innovative and customized marketing programs that span across all of the Ziff Davis Enterprise brands.  One of his many strengths is his enthusiasm in sharing his marketing experiences as a "service" to clients, as well as providing and offering promotion opportunities that support clients goals including, social media planning and dashboard development , sales and marketing automation platforms, and alliance/ partner marketing.

"Tom's success is driven by his extensive knowledge of demand generation marketing strategies combined with his client advocacy.  He has the unique combination of talent and passion for what he does that sets a very high standard for our entire sales team, as well as the company as a whole," said Jeff Strief, President, Enterprise Business, Ziff Davis Enterprise.  "He continues to have a terrific year of sales growth, and leads the entire sales team in sales vs. target."

Prior to his career at Ziff Davis Enterprise, Rousseau held a number of key sales positions including acting president and EVP Publisher for IDG Communications InfoWorld brand, VP/Group Publisher at VNU/AC Nielson Food and Beverage Group and SVP of CMP Media Corporate Sales.

About Ziff Davis Enterprise, Inc.:

Ziff Davis Enterprise, Inc. is B2B technology's trusted information resource.  Millions of technology buyers rely on our brands – including eWEEK, Baseline, CIO Insight, Channel Insider, WebBuyersGuide.com, TechDirect, and the Developer Shed network, for relevant, objective content to identify the right solutions for their organizations.  Over 300 technology companies, from industry giants to emerging start-ups, rely on our contextual content, marketing, and audience development expertise to compress sales cycles and lower their go-to-market costs.  Ziff Davis Enterprise has proven marketing solutions for branding, engagement, and events.  Products include print and online advertising, multi-media sponsorships, content syndication and lead generation, eSeminars, Digital Universities, face-to-face events, and custom media and marketing services.  Ziff Davis Enterprise has a global database of 5.5 million users representing an unparalleled community of business and technology professionals, developers, and the channel. Visit www.ziffdavisenterprise.com or follow on Twitter @ZDEMarketing.

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