ImpreMedia Promotes Linker & Gomez.

John Paton, Chairman and CEO of ImpreMedia named Erich Linker Senior Vice President of Sales for ImpreMedia. In this position, Mr. Linker will be responsible for corporate-wide ad sales initiatives for ImpreMedia newspapers, magazines, and online platforms, and manage strategies to enhance the quality of sales leadership in all divisions. Mr. Linker has been responsible for national advertising sales for the company since 2004.

“ImpreMedia’s sales have grown dramatically under Erich’s inspired leadership. As well, he has become an important part of our executive team as we assess the sales opportunities for both new and potential acquisitions. This new position reflects more accurately Erich’s growing role with the corporation,” said John Paton, Chairman and CEO.

Additionally, Mr. Paton named J. Alex Gomez Corporate Director of Marketing for ImpreMedia taking charge of all corporate-wide marketing efforts to generate circulation/readership growth, sales growth, audience satisfaction, and optimization of ImpreMedia’s brands of newspapers, magazines, and online platforms. Mr. Gomez joined ImpreMedia in July as Director of Marketing for La Opinión, the leading Spanish-language daily in the country after having worked 20 years in the advertising industry on leading brands such as McDonalds, Nike, Pepsi, Mitsubishi Motors, Carl’s Jr., and others.

“Alex brings a wealth of experience and talent to his new role at ImpreMedia. He is the right person at the right time to enhance the marketing efforts of the fastest growing Spanish-language media company in the U.S.,” Mr. Paton said.