Nutrisystem CEO Dawn Zier to Speak at Merkle's 12th Annual Performance Marketing Summit

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutrisystem NTRI, a leading provider of weight management products and services, announced that CEO Dawn Zier will be the honorary speaker for the Women in Leadership Series at Merkle's 12^th Annual Performance Marketing Summit on Wednesday, June 17 at the Palmer House Hotel in Chicago.  Zier will speak at 8:00 am at the Women in Leadership (WiL) breakfast.

"I am honored to speak about the power of mentoring at Merkle's Women in Leadership series," said Dawn Zier, CEO of Nutrisystem. "I've benefited professionally and personally from being both a mentor and a mentee and I'm passionate about getting more women to recognize that we never outgrow the need for mentors. I'm delighted to be able to share my insights with Summit attendees."

"We are excited to host the 2015 Performance Marketing Summit and honored to welcome Dawn to participate in our WiL speaker series," said Jeaneen Andrews-Feldman, senior vice president of marketing for Merkle. "Her unique background, which combines a deep understanding of consumer trends and direct marketing, a trained engineer's passion for precision data, and years of business leadership, will bring a unique perspective to her interactions with our Summit attendees."

In 2014, Merkle launched The Women in Leadership Group, whose focus is developing exceptional leaders within Merkle. The mission is to provide opportunities for personal and professional growth through forums that include education, mentorship and practical experience.  The group seeks to positively impact Merkle's culture, support one another, and facilitate profitable growth. 

About Merkle
Merkle is a global data-driven, technology-enabled performance marketing agency. For more than 25 years, Fortune 1000 companies and leading nonprofit organizations have partnered with Merkle, the nation's largest privately held agency, to maximize the value of their customer portfolios. The agency's heritage in data, technology, and analytics forms the foundation for its unmatched skills in understanding consumer insights. When combined with its strength in performance media, Merkle creates customer experiences that drive improved marketing performance and shareholder value.  With more than 2,700 employees, the privately held corporation is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland with 14 additional offices in the US and offices in London, Shanghai and Nanjing. For more information, contact Merkle at 1-877-9-Merkle or visit www.merkleinc.com.  

About Nutrisystem, Inc. 
Nutrisystem, Inc. NTRI is a leader in the weight loss industry, having helped millions of people lose weight over the course of more than 40 years. The Company's weight loss solutions include Nutrisystem® My Way®, a 28-day structured food delivery program, multi-day kits available at select retail outlets and a new free app and digital platform NuMi® by Nutrisystem.  The Company's current product line offers customers the most meal choices, including more than 100 foods containing no artificial preservatives or artificial flavors. Nutrisystem® plans are consistent with national guidelines for dietary intake meeting targets for fat, sodium, sugar, cholesterol, fiber and physical activity and include comprehensive counseling options from trained weight-loss coaches, registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators. Plans can be customized to specific dietary needs and preferences including the Nutrisystem® D® program for people with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.  For more information, go to NutrisystemNews.com.

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