Guitar and Domain Hoarder. Bearded SEO Wonder. Great and Powerful Oz. These titles suit Kerry Dean as well as his official title of Chief Traffic Officer at PMG, a full-service digital agency that cultivates the world’s most progressive brands online utilizing digital media, social media, e-commerce usability, information architecture (IA), and creative design. This man-behind-the-curtain directs all technical operations for the company, including the company’s SEO, social media, local search, reputation management, website architecture and usability, analytics and Wordpress practices.

After gaining his Bachelors degree in Economics and MA in Education from Texas Christian University, Kerry decided to merge his business acumen and ability to instill knowledge with his personal obsession of all things Internet-related.

He joined Range Online Media and quickly became a senior member of the company’s SEO group, leading strategy and execution for clients ranging from Nike, RadioShack and Neiman Marcus to The Sharper Image, The Sundance Channel and Motel 6. Known for his irreverent and unparalleled digital expertise, Kerry has been a featured speaker at conferences including Shop.org and Search Marketing Expo. His work on the Nike Store resulted in an SES Award for “Best Use of Search Engine Optimization.”

At PMG, Kerry empowers and aids clients including Lacoste, White + Warren, The Webster Miami and NextDayFlyers to create more powerful and revenue-driving digital marketing strategies. A dedicated husband and father to baby Clara, he spends his “free time” managing more than 20 Facebook pages, including one with more than 100 fans for his golden retrievers, Hank and Homer.

Get in touch at Kerry@pmg.co or follow him on Twitter @kerrydean.

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