Top Internet Marketing Firm Joins the Canada Association Social Media Marketing

Online, September 30, 2010 (Newswire.com) - September 30, 2010 , Calgary AB - Shane Melanson, Video Influence Productions CEO and Founder of the company's Canadian office, announced today, the company would be joining the Canada Association Social Media Marketing - one of Canada's most prominent social marketing Associations.

Effective immediately, Video Influence Productions Inc. will lead the new initiative in helping Canadian business owners with both social media and online video marketing. Shane Melanson was recently announced to be Video Influence Productions CEO and Executive Director of North American Markets.

"We are indeed honoured to have someone of Shane's calibre join the Association," comments Chris La Petria, Chair and VP of Canada Association Social Media Marketing. "He is extremely effective in relationship-building and his diverse experience with online marketing and video promotions will add significant value to our association and, most importantly, to our members."

Video Influence Productions, Calgary's newest independently-owned web video services company. It opened its first Canadian office in Calgary, AB in 2009.

"Shane is one of the top internet marketing specialists in the country. He is an excellent marketer, with pulse of what is happening in the online web 2.0 world," says Chris. "With his leadership skills, career achievements and deep background in the industry, Shane is the perfect person to lead the growth of Social Media Marketing in Canada. We're very fortunate and welcome his contributions to the Association."

Prior to joining Canada Association Social Media Marketing, Shane oversaw various real estate companies, dedicated to increasing brand awareness online.

Founded in 2010, Video Influence Productions is an independently-owned internet marketing and brand building services company. Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and ranked among Canada's leading national internet marketing organizations, Video Influence Productions is a full-service web marketing company comprising more than 35 internet marketing experts, web designers, SEO and SEM experts, web video creators, located in 4 different countries . The company provides value-added, client-centric online marketing, client generation, video campaigns, brand building and complete website development.
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For further info/comment/photos:

• Kelly Melton, National Director of Communications & Media Relations, Video Influence Productions:
(304) 584.3365
• Shane Melanson, CEO and Founder, Video Influence Productions: 1.800.931.7497 Ext 2
• Chris La Pietra, Chair : Canada Association Social Media Marketing (403) 669.8228

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