Metia Hires Social Media Strategist

Former Microsoft Director to Lead Social Strategy Efforts at Growing Digital Marketing Firm

KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metia/Seattle, one of the Northwest’s largest digital agencies and part of the global digital marketing agency Metia Ltd., today announced that it has named John Porcaro, Director of Social Media. John will be responsible for driving Metia’s strategy around social media, which has become an important component in the breadth of digital experiences that Metia creates for its customers. This new position is part of a recent hiring wave that Metia began in 2010 in support of its 20% year-over-year growth, which is expected to continue through 2011.

“We are thrilled to have a person with John’s pedigree and specialized knowledge join the Metia team”

John joined Microsoft in 1990 and most recently served as Director, Customer and Community Relations Management, Xbox Global Marketing, part of the Entertainment and Devices Division. Earlier John worked at Sun Microsystems. John holds a BA in Marketing from the University of Washington and served on the Board of Directors of WOMMA (Word of Mouth Marketing Association).

“We are thrilled to have a person with John’s pedigree and specialized knowledge join the Metia team,” stated Andrew Martin, Vice President of Seattle-based Metia, Inc. “Social media is clearly changing how people and companies communicate with each other and it is vitally important that Metia can offer the depth of experience needed to advise clients on how to effectively integrate social media into the digital experiences we create to solve their business problems.”

About Metia Solutions, Inc.

Digital marketing leader Metia/Seattle, opened in 2002 and is the North American headquarters of global agency Metia, Ltd., based in London with offices in New York and Singapore. As digital craftsmen, Metia/Seattle blends a deep understanding of technology with strategy, creative, content, analytics and optimization. Their results-focused digital marketing experiences are used by brands such as Microsoft, AT&T and others in websites, email, social, digital applications, and other online communication programs. For more information visit www.Metia.com.