Summary: Join me as I welcome Andrew Margie, Vice President of Revenue and Business Engagement at Patch. Patch is a hyperlocal platform serving over 850 communities around the country. Learn how Patch is helping small businesses and how it can help you. About Patch.com Launched in 2009, Patch more than tripled its UV traffic between December 2010 and December 2011 and currently serves over 10 million users (comScore, April 2012). With the mission of becoming the most trusted source of local news and information via a platform of hyperlocal sites, Patch is managed by local professional editors and photographers. Patch is also the premier online destination for residents who want to participate in discussions, post announcements and event information, share their perspectives via Patch's “Local Voices” blogging platform, and get involved in their communities. In addition, business owners and advertisers benefit from Patch's unique ability to reach new and existing customers. Serving as the eyes and ears for what is happening at the grassroots level across the country, Patch is now in over 850 communities in 23 states plus Washington, D.C.
