Richard Krueger

Richard J. Krueger

Co-Author, Facebook Marketing for Dummies

Recognized as an online marketing innovator, Richard Krueger is founder and CEO of About Face Digital, a social media marketing agency specializing in Facebook promotions. Mr. Krueger is also co-founder of Samepoint, LLC, a leading social media analytics company. He has co-authored several books on social media, including Facebook Marketing for Dummies (First and Second Editions) and Facebook Advertising for Dummies, both published by Wiley.

Mr. Krueger previously served as Chief Marketing Officer for Boonty, Inc., a worldwide digital distributor of casual games. Prior, he served as VP of Marketing and Business Development for Kasparov Chess Online, where he led marketing and brand licensing efforts for Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion.

Previously, Mr. Krueger served as Director of Online Marketing at broadband-provider Icon CMT, acquired by Qwest Communications. Mr. Krueger also served as part of the original management team for LocalEyes, Inc., a local search engine acquired by AOL. Prior to his entrepreneurial career, Mr. Krueger worked at several top ten advertising and public relations agencies in New York City.

He is a regular blogger and has contributed numerous articles to advertising and PR trade journals. He is a graduate of Ithaca College and resides in New York City with his wife, Cindy, and son, Lucas.