Steve Masters has extensive experience in digital marketing and online consultancy, currently serving as Services Director at Vertical Leap since January 2012, where responsibilities include overseeing SEO, PPC, content marketing, and social media management. Prior to this role, Steve was a self-employed marketing consultant in Porto, Portugal, specializing in digital marketing strategies. Steve also owned Media Masters, focusing on website design and online marketing consultancy, and held positions such as Marketing Manager at Mailkey and Online Director at Blue Carrots, where Steve managed website operations and marketing efforts. Earlier career highlights include roles as CIO at Cube8 Group plc, IT Editor at MSN, and Web Editor at VNU Business Publications, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the digital landscape since beginning the career as News Editor at Maxwell Publishing.