Vigor Consulting was founded in 2009 by digital marketing executive, Meghan Kiernan. Meghan has over 15 years of experience with Seattle-based startup
companies and a broad and rich background in business development,
online media, SEM, SEO, advertising sales, and traditional marketing. Prior to starting Vigor,
Meghan was Vice President of Business Development and Advertising for
travel startup, Yapta.com. In this role, Meghan led the way to several
strategic partnerships as well as developing and managing a profitable
online advertising business for Yapta. Prior to Yapta, Meghan was
Director of Marketing and Business Development at Jobster.com, where
she also created their first self-service online advertising platform
for recruiters and hiring managers. Prior to Jobster, Meghan was
Director of Online Media and Business Development at HouseValues.com.
At HouseValues, along with managing an online media buying operation
and team, Meghan initiated and closed a multi-million dollar distribution deal with
MSNBC.com. Meghan got started in online advertising back in 1998 with
digital marketing agency Avenue A (aQuantive), where she helped to
develop ad serving technology and developed online marketing strategies with clients such as David's Bridal,
Eddie Bauer and Microsoft.
Meghan graduated Summa Cum Laude from Seattle Pacific University in 1997 with a BA in marketing. She is very
active in the community and currently sits on the Board of Directors for PAWS
(Progressive Animal Welfare Society) and works part time as a Master of
Ceremonies with Allegria Auctions.