IAS Direct, Space Chimp Media Announce Partnership
IAS Direct tabs Austin-based marketing agency Space Chimp Media to develop a new search marketing campaign.
AUSTIN, Texas — Marketing agency Space Chimp Media announced today that it was selected by IAS Direct, provider of aftermarket programs and F&I software, to develop and launch a new search marketing campaign.
IAS Direct partnered with Space Chimp Media to develop and implement a multi-faceted search-driven marketing campaign designed to build the company’s agent base and dealership customers.
“We’re proud to be able to leverage our knowledge and resources to help out another quality brand based in Austin to establish themselves as an industry leader” says Charles Haggas, Space Chimp Media’s lead strategist and co-founder. “Search marketing has consistently been one of the most cost-effective forms of digital marketing and the whole Space Chimp Media team is looking forward to working with IAS Direct.”
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